ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

ESG / Sustainability

KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.

Enforcement

ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.

ESG / Sustainability

ADB Picks Three Cambodian Banks for Climate Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

The initiative aims to help participating banks develop practical financing solutions that drive low-carbon growth in Cambodia.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.