Sustainable Investor
Asia-Pacific
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Singapore Proposes Industry Code for ESG Data Providers
June 29, 2023The code establishes industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources, governance, and conflicts of interest management.
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IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact
June 15, 2023The two nations have agreed to hold an annual Climate and Finance Dialogue to align sustainable finance frameworks and accelerate policy implementation.
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Singapore Calls for “Careful” FI Assessment of Transition Plans
June 9, 2023MAS will issue a consultation on transition planning later this year and form new association to foster a dynamic ecosystem for green and transition finance.
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New Zealand Extends Guidance on Climate Disclosures
May 30, 2023The FMA will be covering monitoring, third-party providers, record-keeping and scenario analysis summer 2023.
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Singapore Unveils Finance for Net Zero Action Plan
April 21, 2023Code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers, grant schemes for transition bonds and loans, and ISSB-aligned disclosures included in action plan.
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GPIF Gender Focus Could Push Japan from Laggard to Leader
April 18, 2023New index will reward best performers on gender equity, says Morningstar Indexes.
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HK to Mandate Climate-related Disclosures from 2024
April 17, 2023New rules aligned with ISSB and TCFD will become effective on 1 January 2024, applying to ESG reports published in 2025.
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Investors Search for Answers
April 12, 2023Steep but rapid post-GBF learning curve on nature risks predicted at recent roundtable held by S&P Global Sustainable1 and ESG Investor.
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“Clear Direction” on ESG in New Guidance for Australian Super Funds
March 29, 2023The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has cemented the importance of ESG in new guidance on investment governance for superannuation funds but needs to be clearer on terminology.
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China’s ESG Policy Dash
March 29, 2023As China’s carbon neutral by 2060 pledge spurs sustainable finance regulation, its financial institutions are calling on the government to move quickly on establishing a taxonomy and ESG standards.
