Events listed in Sustainable Finance
Call for transition plan case studies
ID 25989
The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has published a press statement in which it calls upon firms to submit transition plan case studies to the taskforce which represent real-world experiences, challenges faced, and strategies employed during the transition planning journey. Specifically, the TPT seeks examples of relevant disclosures extracted from existing transition plans and annual reports. These examples will serve as illustrations to guide others ...
HKEX Signs Agreement with China Beijing Green Exchange to Promote Green Finance and ...
ID 25965
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has issued a press release in which it informs about the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Beijing Green Exchange (CBGEX). This agreement aims to facilitate cooperation across several key areas, notably the establishment of an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ecosystem, the promotion of sustainable finance, and active contribution to the ...
New EFAMA brochure answers key questions on sustainable investing, to assist EU ...
ID 25962
EFAMA has released a brochure titled „Sustainable Investing Explained in 9 Questions“ to assist EU citizens in navigating the complex landscape of sustainable investing. The brochure covers key aspects such as defining sustainable investing, available investment strategies, the impact of sustainable investments, questions to ask when selecting sustainable products, and how to get started. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s **motivations for ...
Banken werden auf Nachhaltigkeitsziele geprüft
ID 25949
Die Bundesregierung gab in ihrer Antwort auf eine Anfrage der Fraktion Die Linke Auskunft über den Umgang mit Klimarisiken im Bankensektor durch die BaFin und Maßnahmen zur Förderung nachhaltiger Finanzen. Die Antwort umfasst acht spezifische Fragen und Antworten, die hier zusammengefasst sind: 1. Maßnahmenplanung der Bundesregierung zur Umsetzung der Sustainable-Finance-Strategie: Die Bundesregierung setzt die Sustainable-Finance-Strategie vom Mai 2021 um, um Deutschland zu ...
AFME report highlights room for improvement in EU sustainable finance regulation
ID 25842
AFME has recently published a comprehensive report titled “Sustainable Finance in the EU: Priorities to unlock financing and investment.“ This report sheds light on the existing challenges within the EU’s sustainable finance framework and proposes key recommendations to enhance its efficacy. The report starts by acknowledging the progress made in establishing the EU sustainable finance regulatory framework. However, it emphasizes that despite the application ...
MAS Launches Digital Platform for Seamless ESG Data Collection and Access
ID 25830
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a press release to inform of the launch of Gprnt (pronounced greenprint), a digital platform aimed at simplifying ESG data collection and utilization for the financial sector and real economy. Gprnt, an outcome of MAS‘ Project Greenprint, streamlines reporting processes for businesses, enabling automatic conversion of economic data into sustainability information. For data collection purposes, it ...
Verzekeraars hebben stappen gezet met integratie ‘duurzaamheid’, maar het merendeel ...
ID 25819
DNB published news about a comprehensive self-assessment among insurers, which reveals that they have begun anticipating the sustainability transition. While some insurers are taking concrete steps, many are yet to translate their intentions into tangible actions. The DNB conducted a self-assessment with over 20 insurers to gauge their maturity level in implementing sustainability in regular operations. Results were presented during an insurance event, indicating ...
MAS-Led Consortium Develops AI-Powered System to Support Sustainable Finance in ...
ID 25805
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a press release to inform of the introduction of a new minimum viable product (MVP) to aid banks in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for issuing sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) in real estate. Developed by the NovA! consortium, which was launched in 2022 as part of the National AI Programme in Finance, this MVP aims to address challenges ...
SFC inaugurates Forum on Sustainability Disclosures
ID 25783
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong recently organized the inaugural Forum on Sustainability Disclosures to address the development of a sustainability disclosure ecosystem for Hong Kong. The forum was attended by over 200 industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Asia-Pacific region. It emphasized the benefits of adopting international sustainability reporting and assurance standards in Hong ...
TPT Consultation launched for Sector Deep Dives
ID 25780
The UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has published various consultation papers on proposed guidances for transition plans of asset managers, asset owners, banks, and various other non-financial market segments such as energy, food, metals, and oil. The guidances come in response to the UK’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and the subsequent creation of the TPT to support the transition ...