ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Warns Issuers Against Delaying AGMs and Annual Reports

By Editors | 06/04/2026

SGX RegCo has noted an adverse trend in listed companies seeking extensions and has warned of enforcement action, including placing directors on a watchlist.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Channel IFRS 17 Gains Into Catastrophe Reserves

By Editors | 03/04/2026

FSC will require insurers to retain an estimated TWD 16.3 billion windfall from the accounting transition to bolster solvency.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Philippines Launch Framework to De-risk Green Investment

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The new GIP+ initiative brings together UK financial institutions to create a pipeline of bankable green projects and mobilise private capital in the Philippines.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Exemption to Boost Green Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The FMA has granted a class exemption to remove disclosure hurdles for green and sustainable bonds, aiming to grow the domestic market.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Revises Guidelines to Facilitate Private Debt Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The revisions, effective 30 March 2026, aim to create a formalised framework for the issuance of and investment into private debt and Islamic private debt.

Enforcement

APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Fiducian

By Editors | 01/04/2026

APRA has mandated independent reviews and remediation after identifying significant weaknesses in Fiducian's investment and board governance.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

By Editors | 01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

ESG / Sustainability

Investor Groups Push for Ambition in Korea’s ESG Disclosure Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The PRI, ACGA and KoSIF have welcomed the draft roadmap but call for full ISSB alignment and a faster, broader implementation timeline.