Sustainable Investor
Regulation
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CFTC Report Warns of Systemic Risks from Climate Change
September 10, 2020The report calls on financial regulators to move “urgently and decisively” to measure, understand, and address the risks climate change poses to the US financial system.
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CBIRC Issues Action Plan to Enhance Governance at Banks, Insurers
September 6, 2020The action plan outlines a series of targeted measures and an implementation timetable to improve corporate governance at banks and insurers.
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APRA Updates Four-Year Corporate Plan to Prioritise Covid Risks
September 3, 2020APRA will prioritise the safety and soundness of regulated institutions, operational resilience and contingency planning for adverse events.
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CSRC Publishes Classification Results for Securities Firms
August 28, 2020The classification reflects securities firms’ governance structures, risk management capabilities, continuous compliance status, and business development status.
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Taiwan FSC Releases Corporate Governance, Sustainability Roadmap
August 27, 2020From 2024, all financial firms and listed companies with paid-in capital over $340mn will be required to have at least one-third of their boards made up of independent directors.
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Taiwan FSC Unveils Green Finance Action Plan 2.0
August 21, 2020The action plan seeks to promote green and sustainable financial markets, improve ESG disclosures, and establish a classification standard for the financial industry.
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SEBI Consults on New Format for Sustainability Reporting
August 19, 2020The top 1,000 listed entities by market cap can adopt the new format voluntarily for the financial year 2020-21. It will become mandatory from the financial year 2021-22.
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Korea Kicks Off First Meeting of New Green Finance Task Force
August 14, 2020The task force will establish a monitoring system for climate-related financial risks, lead efforts to boost investment in green industries, and promote ESG investing in Korea.
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Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Protect Shareholders
August 14, 2020Disclosures requirements applicable to new issues are enhanced, director independence is strengthened, and transparency on loans linked to controlling shareholders is improved.
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Taiwan to Introduce Social & Sustainability bonds by Year End
August 6, 2020Taiwan’s FSC will direct OTC market operator Taipei Exchange to develop new guidelines for issuing social and sustainability bonds.
