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People Moves, 8 December: General Atlantic, ISSB, ImpactA Global ... and more

The Future of ESG Data, Asia: conference round-up

The region faces unique challenges, including that many SMEs are not able or willing to report the ESG data being demanded of them. Peter Cripps reports

The Future of ESG Data Asia conference: Does APAC need ISSB-Lite?

The Asia-Pacific region might require a slimmed down version of the sustainability standards drawn up by the IFRS's International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), a conference heard.

The ISSB: turning to implementation

The ISSB would consider creating a standard for SMEs if it would help them work with investors and other corporate clients, its vice-chair Jindong Hua reveals in a Q&A

Future of ESG Data Asia: EU, ISSB working on guidance to aid 'interoperability'

Guidance to help organisations report under both the IFRS International Sustainability Standards and separate EU standards is a priority of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), its vice-chair told an Environmental Finance event.

ISSB to allow year-long delay for reporting non-climate risks and opportunities

Companies will not be required to disclose their non-climate risks and opportunities in the first year of reporting under IFRS S1, owing to a transitional relief approved by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

People Moves 2 September, including IFC, ISSB, HSBC & more...

Jingdong Hua made ISSB vice-chair

Green bonds round-up: IBRD, Folksam Group, Electrolux, Interstate Power & Light, Pace Funding Group, EBRD

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), part of the World Bank Group, has tapped the €600 million ($675 million) green bond it issued in November to raise a further €250 million.

AIIB sets up $500m infrastructure bond fund

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is creating a $500m corporate infrastructure bond fund.