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MAS carrying out physical risk scenario analysis

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is to conduct scenario analysis on the impact of acute physical risk on financial institutions.

Japan's revised governance code a mixed bag, says L&G

Japan's overhauled Corporate Governance Code places more emphasis on shareholder dialogue, capital allocation and governance effectiveness than previously - but gaps include limiting key elements to 'illustrative guidance', L&G Asset Management said.

GenZero backs renewable energy firm PCG Global

S&P: 'Clear opportunity' for social bonds in Asia Pacific

Social bond issuance in Asia Pacific has been surprisingly modest, but S&P Global argues the market is aware of the "clear opportunity"...

LGFA water sector-focused SLLs targeting 'unique opportunity'

The pioneering water-focused sustainability-linked loan (SLL) programme launched by the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) is looking to take advantage of major changes in the water sector

Singapore prices SGD2.6bn green infrastructure bond

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has priced a SGD2.6 billion ($2 billion) 20-year green infrastructure bond, Singapore's third sovereign green issue.

Japan dilutes dialogue wording in 'streamlined' corporate governance code

Changes to Japan's Corporate Governance Code have been unveiled that include encouraging earlier publication of annual reports to support investor engagement ahead of annual general meetings.

Westpac 'happy' with Aussie Taxonomy engagement in sustainable debt

Early engagement with the Australian Taxonomy (AUT) in sustainable debt markets has been encouraging, but Westpac said scalability is in focus as key sectors try to find practical ways to apply the transition-focused framework.

DBS: We aim to be the transition bank for Asia

Approaches to sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region are becoming less ideological and more pragmatic, as companies aim to tackle the risks to their businesses posed by climate change, according to Singaporean bank DBS.

BNPP AM Alts invests €31m to reduce rice emissions