Exchange in Focus: KRX advances the ESG agenda: New ESG Advisory Group and support to TCFD

The Korea Exchange (KRX) established the ESG Advisory Committee, an advisory body with external experts in the area of ESG policy as members, in order to play the role of leading the local capital market in encouraging ESG investment and creating a better environment...

Rwanda: SSE and IFC work with exchange and national regulators on ESG disclosure

On 28-29 October, the SSE and IFC collaborated with the Rwanda Capital Market Authority and Stock Exchange to jointly organize the first-ever virtual stakeholders’ consultation on the revised Corporate Governance Code in Rwanda. Over 40 representatives from the...

Exchange in Focus: LuxSE first SSE Partner Exchange to win UN Global Climate Action Award

Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) has been recognised by the United Nations Climate Change office for its leadership in promoting green finance. LGX was awarded the prestigious prize in the category ‘Financing for Climate Friendly Investment’ at the United Nations...

Climate Disclosure Guidance Advisory Committee reviews Zero Draft, holds webinar

In July 2020, the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative launched a new workstream to support exchanges in providing guidance to their market on climate disclosure. Now, the SSE has invited its Climate Disclosure Advisory Group to comment on the...

Exchange in Focus: LuxSE launches unique data hub for sustainable finance

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) launched the LGX DataHub, a unique, centralised database of structured data on a vast range of sustainable securities. Built and managed by the sustainable finance team at LuxSE, the LGX DataHub addresses the complex data...