ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia to Embed Corporate Governance in Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The regulator is sharpening its focus on board accountability, sustainability and market discipline as it reviews governance standards and recognises best practices across listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

India’s IFSCA Proposes New GIFT City Sustainable Finance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The consultation paper seeks to deepen sustainable finance activity by widening eligible products and strengthening governance and disclosure standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Establishes Legal Framework for Domestic Carbon Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

New government decree outlines rules for trading, settlement, and a pilot phase with no service fees until the end of 2028.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Consults on Revised Human Capital Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

Draft guidelines urge firms to better link talent strategy with corporate value, aligning with international sustainability reporting standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Details Phased Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Rules

By Editors | 21/01/2026

Listed firms will adopt the standards in three stages based on capitalisation, with the first phase starting in 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

IAIS Roadmap Targets Financial Stability Risks and Climate Change

By Editors | 21/01/2026

The IAIS will enhance monitoring of insurers' investments in alternative assets, advance efforts on climate risks, and publish an operational resilience paper early this year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Targets Crypto ETFs and ISSB Alignment in New Strategic Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Thai SEC outlines three-year plan focused on digital asset tokenisation, cyber resilience, and international sustainability reporting standards to boost market competitiveness.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Chair Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Succession Planning Efforts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

SFC Chairman highlighted ageing corporate boards as a key risk facing Hong Kong's listed companies, calling for succession planning to be treated as a core fiduciary duty.