ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Flags AI, Cyber, and Superannuation Failures as Key 2026 Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

ASIC highlights growing threats from technology, poor superannuation fund operations, and increased market risk in its key issues outlook.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX and Brazil's B3 Forge Alliance on Carbon Markets, Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

The exchange operators will explore potential equity cross-listings and the development of new carbon and ESG products across Asia and South America.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Governance Advocates Launch New Body to Rival SID

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

New corporate governance organisation aims to enhance board effectiveness, practical oversight skills, and fiduciary accountability across the region.

ESG / Sustainability

Tokyo: New Rules Drive Near-Total Adoption of English Disclosure Among Top Tier Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

Rules effective April 2025 have resulted in a 99.6% implementation rate for English earnings reports among Prime Market companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Updates Guide for Domestic Firms on Hong Kong Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The guide reflects Hong Kong's new digital asset rules and insurance framework to aid South Korean firms' overseas expansion.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Eases Quantitative Targets for Corporate Value-up Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

The move follows feedback that firms found setting specific financial targets burdensome, as KRX pushes for wider adoption.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Adds Corporate Governance Ratings to MyBURSA Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The move gives investors direct access to governance assessments for listed companies, enhancing transparency and supporting more informed investment decisions.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Finalises Phase 2A of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The updated framework introduces transition pathways and an adaptation category, and will be mandatory for government green bond projects.