Monetary Authority of Singapore Releases Net Zero Plan for Financial Industry
MAS Announces Net Zero Plan for Financial Industry The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the launch of the Net […]
ESG Regulation
ESG regulation includes policies and laws made by regulators
HKEX Strengthens Climate Disclosure Requirements for Listed Companies
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has released a consultation document on climate disclosure for listed companies, and plans to change the requirement of “Comply or Explain” to mandatory disclosure in 2024, and promote it to all listed companies in 2026
GASLA Releases Framework for ESG and Securities Lending
ESG and Securities Lending Framework The Global Alliance of Securities Lending Associations (GASLA) releases the Global Framework for ESG and
Eurosif Responses to ESG Funds Naming Rules
The European Sustainable Investment Fora (Eurosif) issues a document giving comments on the guidelines of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on the naming of ESG funds
Share Action Responses to Sustainable Investment Labelling Regime
Share Action issues a report on the consultation paper of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on sustainable disclosure standards, and proposes amendments to the three types of sustainable investment labels
EFAMA Commented on ESG Funds Naming Rules
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) issues a report expressing its opinion on the ESG funds naming rules issued by the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA)
SEBI Issues Consultation Paper on ESG Disclosures, Ratings and Investing
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper to solicit opinions on the ESG disclosures of listed companies, the ESG rating of the securities market and the ESG investment in the asset management industry, so as to promote a more transparent and simplified development
ELFA Responds to Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels
European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA) replied to CP22_20 by UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This consultation paper mainly discusses the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and Investment Labels
Hong Kong Issues Tokenized Government Green Bonds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently announced that Hong Kong’s first tokenized government green bonds were successfully issued. The green bond is based on the government’s green bond plan and is also the first officially issued tokenized green bond in the world
French Regulator AMF Proposes Anti-Greenwashing Measures for ESG Funds
The French regulator AMF issued a document recommending that the minimum environmental standards be included in the classification of ESG funds under SFDR to reduce the possibility of greenwashing
US SEC Regards ESG Investing as an Examination Priority
The Division of Examinations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC for short) recently includes ESG investing in the examination priorities in 2023 to understand the latest industry development trend and protect investors from potential risks
ESMA SMSG Give Advice on ESG Greenwashing
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) put forward advice on the problem of ESG greenwashing