On July 25, SZSE’s wholly-owned subsidiary Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd. (SSIC) officially launched CNI ESG Ratings Methodology and released ESG indices and ESG leading indices of SZSE’s core indices (Shenzhen Component Index, ChiNext Index, Shenzhen 100) that were compiled based on the methodology. It is a pragmatic measure of SZSE to fully apply the new development philosophy, give full play to the platform functions of the capital market, continue to refine the index system with SZSE’s characteristics, actively meet diversified ESG investment needs, and better serve green, low-carbon and high-quality development.

On July 26, “Penghua Shenzhen Energy REIT”, the first infrastructure REITs in the clean energy field in China, was successfully listed on SZSE. It’s an embodiment of SZSE’s implementation of the “carbon peak and carbon neutrality” strategy of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council and the requirements of the 14th Five-year Plan. It is also a pragmatic measure of SZSE to give full play to the function of publicly offered REITs securitization, promote positive circulation of existing assets and new investments in the clean energy field, and support economic and social transformation and development.

‘Name and shame’ remains a common practice in the fight against financial crime. Both states and financial institutions can be subject to it, each at their own level. In a recently published manual for national regulators, the World Bank illustrates this principle by citing Luxembourg.

The FCA and PRA hosted the second meeting of the CFRF’s third session on 12 July 2022.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released consultation conclusions on proposals to update its entry requirements for licence applicants and its ongoing competency standards for corporations and individual practitioners.

Net-zero commitments are gaining momentum across the globe as more and more governments are growing concerned over the alarming rate of climate change, its impact to date and the potential impact it will have on our societies in the years and decades to come.

the city will advance the application of special funds aimed at encouraging the development of regional headquarters of multinational corporations in Shanghai

Experts added that the country's decision to roll out a law and a fund to ensure financial stability is in line with international practices, as major economies have developed similar mechanisms.