ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Expands Corporate Governance Reporting Requirements

By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

The regulator will inspect shareholder meeting notices and dividend policies as mandatory disclosure requirements extend to all KOSPI-listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Expand Stewardship Code, Mandate Compliance Checks

By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

Regulators will introduce phased-in compliance reviews and centralise disclosure to bolster institutional investors' fulfilment of their fiduciary duties.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Finalises Stricter Treasury Stock Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

New rules effective 30 December lower the reporting threshold and mandate comparison of planned versus actual share buybacks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Revamps ESG Portal, Adds English Service for Investors

By Editors | 30/12/2025

The move aims to improve information access for foreign investors as mandatory corporate governance reporting expands to all KOSPI firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Launches Task Force to Reform Financial Group Governance

By Editors | 29/12/2025

The move follows presidential criticism of CEO succession practices, sparking industry concerns over a return to government-controlled finance

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 Unifies 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.