ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Sets Phased IFRS Sustainability Reporting Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

New regulations mandate phased adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from 2026, including third-party assurance for GHG emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Unified Disclosure Rules for Bank and Insurance Asset Management Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

New measures aim to standardise information disclosure for trust, wealth management, and insurance asset management products under a unified framework.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Climate Disclosure Standard With Path to Mandatory Reporting

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The trial standard, aligned with global frameworks, requires voluntary reporting for now but outlines a gradual transition to mandatory disclosure.

Fintech / Regtech

India Accounting Body Proposes Overhaul of Tech and Cyber Audit Rules

By Editors | 29/12/2025

ICAI has released comprehensive draft standards focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, and third-party risk.

Market Infrastructure

TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026

By Editors | 29/12/2025

The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.

Trending

Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Mandates Stricter Corporate Disclosures on Treasury Shares

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

New rules lower the reporting threshold for treasury stock holdings and require disclosures on serious accidents and M&A board discussions.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The SEC has adopted PFRS S1 and S2, setting a tiered timeline for mandatory disclosure and external assurance for listed and large private firms.

Market Infrastructure

China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.