ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Defers Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The RBI has deferred plans to require banks to make climate-related risk disclosures, citing implementation challenges and data gaps.

ESG / Sustainability

IESBA Eyes Global Culture Framework, Citing APAC's 'Leading Role'

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2026

The global ethics standard-setter is developing a new framework for accounting firm culture, seeing Asia as a critical region for feedback.

ESG / Sustainability

Indian Bank Unions Strike Over Delayed Five-Day Week Approval

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

Strike disrupts operations at public sector and regional rural banks as unions demand the government implement previously agreed-upon five-day work week.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Outlines Strategy for Deeper Integration with Africa

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A new report says Hong Kong's digital asset and green finance regulations can act as a "super-connector" for channelling Asian capital into African markets.

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.