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Singapore High Court Finds Broker Not Liable for Investor's Decisions
Introduction When an experienced investor suffers losses after instructing his broker to sell his futures contracts, to what extent can the broker be held liable for his losses? In ("Budhrani"), the dispute centred around several telephone conversations between the plaintiff and two employees of the first defendant ("INTL"), a Singapore-incorporated company dealing in capital markets products and exchange-traded derivatives contracts.
MAS Consults on Code of Conduct for ESG Rating and Data Product Providers
Introduction Financial market participants have increasingly used Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") ratings and ESG data products for investment and capital allocation.
Coal to Green Transition: Consultation on Criteria for Early Coal Phase-Out under the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy
Introduction The coal to green transition plays a vital role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The transition will not be possible without adequate financing. However, challenges lie in crafting credible and just coal phase-out guidance that sufficiently allays concerns among financial institutions regarding the financing of such projects.
Managing Greenwashing Risks: A Southeast Asian Lens
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As governments, corporates and individuals double down on efforts on their sustainability and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") agenda, there are emerging concerns of "greenwashing" and whether products and services labelled as "green" or "sustainable" are indeed so. What exactly is "greenwashing" and are there legal and regulatory frameworks in place to deal with this?
By Heng Chhay, Prom Savada, Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, Kanya Satwika, Lee Hock Chye, Khanti Syackhaphom, Jack Chor, Rubini Murugesan, Chester Toh, Annalisa J. Carlota, Lee Weilin, Kala Anandarajah, Sandy Foo, Ng Sey Ming, Disa Sim, Cindy Quek, Cynthia Wu, Loh Yong Hui, Alvin Tan, Priscilla Soh, Piroon Saengpakdee, Nguyen Du, Harun Wailan Ngantung
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ASEAN Taxonomy V2: Enabling a Just Transition Towards Sustainable Finance Adoption by ASEAN
Introduction The ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 2 ("ASEAN Taxonomy V2") was released on 27 March 2023 by the ASEAN Taxonomy Board. The release follows extensive stakeholder consultations upon the earlier released ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 1. A crucial addition to the ASEAN Taxonomy V2 is the inclusion of social aspects as the third essential criteria, adding a holistic dimension to the taxonomy principles.
GFIT Issues Third Consultation Paper on Taxonomy for Green and Transition Activities for Singapore-Based FIs
Introduction On 15 February 2023, the Green Finance Industry Taskforce ("GFIT") issued the third consultation paper ("2023 Consultation Paper") on the taxonomy it has been developing for Singapore-based financial institutions (FIs) ("Singapore Taxonomy") to identify and classify green and transition activities.
Potential Legal Recourses for Greenwashing Claims in Singapore
We are pleased to present you our Sustainability Update which shares insights from our Sustainability Partners and experts across sectors and domains on key environmental, social and governance ("ESG") developments and trends. In this issue, we explore briefly the potential legal recourses which are available to a person making a greenwashing claim in Singapore.
MAS Sets Out Enhanced Disclosure and Reporting Guidelines for Retail ESG Funds
Introduction Along with the steady rise in investments in Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG")-related financial products, greenwashing has emerged as a significant regulatory concern. In this regard, it has been reported that there has been a spate of greenwashing allegations against financial institutions offering ESG funds.
Legislative Changes to Facilitate Transition to Low-Carbon Generation Sources Passed in Parliament
Singapore November 12 2021 Introduction On 2 November 2021, the Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill ("Bill") was passed in Parliament.
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