ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Adopts 'Engage and Correct' Approach for New Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

Regulators will prioritise guidance and corrective action for reporting gaps, but will enforce against serious or fraudulent disclosure breaches.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Standardises Framework for Basic Bank Accounts Across Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The central bank has unified BSBD account norms nationwide, expanding free services and updating digital and KYC requirements across every class of bank.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.

Market Infrastructure

India Enacts Major Reforms to Bolster Bank Governance, Depositor Rights

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New law modernises nomination rules, updates governance thresholds, and enhances audit standards for public sector and co-operative banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Flags Gaps in Recruitment, Monitoring of Financial Representatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

MAS review found weak due diligence, poor oversight and training gaps at financial advisory firms, prompting calls for stronger governance and controls.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

ASIC has consolidated six guides and clarified rules on greenwashing and fund liquidity following industry consultation.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Finds Major Gaps in Company Whistleblower Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

ASIC’s survey of 134 Australian firms found nearly a quarter received no disclosures, with many lacking basic reporting channels and training.