ESG / Sustainability

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea to Expand Gender Pay Gap Disclosures for Investment Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

    KOFIA will require major securities firms and asset management companies to disclose gender and position-based compensation data from January.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Updates Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

    The FSC clarified permissible concurrent roles at group entities and imposed new internal control, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.

    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

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