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Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... faced with is data gathering and utilisation. "It's tough at the moment to gather all the data required for ESG disclosure, though that is something firms are looking to tackle in the next 12 months," Chang said. "Although disclosure and ESG strategies ...

Aussie AI platform aids HK firms in Scope 3 emissions compliance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... platform Avarni to facilitate ESG reporting and carbon emissions management in Hong Kong. The consultancy's focus on ESG disclosure, science-based target setting and GRI-certified training hopes to be enhanced by Avarni's AI-driven carbon management ...

South Korea leads with ESG fund disclosure taskforce and anti-greenwash laws

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... products. Corporate disclosure improvement will focus on reinforcing corporate ESG disclosures and developing an ESG disclosure system for listed corporations. The country also plans to introduce a mandatory ESG disclosure system for listed companies ...

RIAA hires head of certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... O'Connor pointed to regulatory developments around sustainability-focused products both globally, including the SEC ESG Disclosure Guidance in the US, SFDR in the EU, and SDR in the UK as well as locally. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has identified strengthening ...

CFA Societies in call for uniform ESG disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... abating in 2023, CFA Societies is highlighting the need for uniform standards, such as the CFA Institute Global ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products. CFA Societies Australia notes asset managers can use more than one ESG approach for a single ...

ASIC greenwashing investigations continue

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Earlier in the year, ASIC issued Information Sheet 271, which focused on greenwashing and improving practices on ESG disclosure in listed entities, managed funds and superannuation. The information sheet was the result of a review ASIC has conducted ...

Australian miners top list as critical minerals demand grows: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
The need for critical minerals such as copper, nickel and cobalt to support the clean energy transition is expected to grow over the next three decades, with Australian miners poised to take advantage of this demand, according to research from PwC. ...

Majority of ASX200 reporting on ESG: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... in reporting - ACSI found that utilities, consumer staples, materials and real estate sectors are the leaders in ESG disclosure, with more than 70% providing comprehensive or detailed reporting. Health care and information technology sectors continue ...

Industry reacts to ASIC greenwashing guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... kind of reporting is made mandatory. ASIC has not announced that they are setting any mandatory standards around ESG disclosure, however the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) regime has brought a level of regulation ...

ASIC: improve greenwashing disclosure or risk penalty

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... Investments Commission's (ASIC) recent information sheet on greenwashing is focused on improving practices on ESG disclosure in managed funds and superannuation, with the regulator saying it would consider enforcement action if they see "egregious ...