AIGCC Establish China Working Group
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has added a China working group to meet the investment needs of the Chinese market for investors and promote ESG development in China
ESG Regulation
ESG regulation includes policies and laws made by regulators
PBoC and MAS Set Up the Green Finance Taskforce
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced the establishment of a green finance working group, which aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in green finance and promote Asia’s transition to a low-carbon economy
EU and Norway Establish the Green Alliance
The European Union and Norway have announced the establishment of the Green Alliance, aimed at strengthening cooperation in climate action, environmental protection, clean energy, and industrial transition, ensuring the successful implementation of the Paris Agreement and the agreement reached at COP15
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
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