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Four Stock Exchanges Collaborate to Develop the ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem

Posted on March 6, 2024
Posted in Environmental, Social, and Governance, Green Finance

The stock exchanges of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore have partnered to advance sustainability in ASEAN through the development of an interregional ESG ecosystem.

By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Kevin Mak

On February 15, 2024, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia), Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) released a joint statement announcing their collaboration on the development of the ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability…

Malaysia to Launch ESG Framework in 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023
Posted in Environmental, Social, and Governance

The government has announced the launch of ESG standards to help companies transition to renewable energy.

By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, and James Bee

On 11 April 2023, the Malaysian government announced that it will introduce a framework on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards by the end of 2023. The framework will aim to assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in relation to funding and capacity building, and to support the transition to renewable energy.

The Malaysian government recognised that a number of export markets require ESG compliance from exporters, and that SMEs in particular need further assistance in this regard. The framework will involve consultations to consider the current position of the Malaysian export industry.

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