Sustainable Investor
Posts By Regulation Asia
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Americas
Russia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions; Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.
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Asia-Pacific
Philippines’ Banks Urged to Adhere to Sustainable Finance Roadmap
Lending to activities considered sustainable and environment-friendly will qualify FIs for incentives, such as preferential rediscount rates.
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Asia-Pacific
Philippines Consults on ASEAN Sustainable Fund Standards
Securities watchdog consulting on expectations for sustainable funds, including issuance trends, investment drivers and regulatory requirements.
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Asia-Pacific
Tokyo Exchange Plans Digitally Tracked Green Bond
JPX intends to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while enabling investors to track its progress over time.
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore Outlines Skill Set for Sustainable Finance
Technical skills and competencies set out for FIs to use to upskill finance professionals and build deeper talent pools for sustainable finance.
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Asia-Pacific
Japan’s FSA Steps up Focus on ESG Ratings, Data Quality
FSA subcommittee established to formalise discussions with ESG rating and data providers on quality and reliability.
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Asia-Pacific
MAS to Issue New Anti-Greenwashing Rules for ESG Funds
Greenwashing poses a “real and present danger” to industry efforts to advance sustainability considerations in their investment processes.
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EMEA
EBA Issues New Climate Disclosures for European Banks
Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making climate disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June...
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Asia-Pacific
India to Impose Standards, Transparency on ESG Ratings Providers
Regulator says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and market efficiency.
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Asia-Pacific
Philippines SEC Issues Draft Rules for SRI Funds
To qualify as an SRI fund, an investment company must have at least 70% of its NAV allotted to ESG investments.
