ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Approves First Investment by New National Growth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

The FSC authorises the first of seven 'mega projects', deploying state capital to catalyse private investment in renewable energy.

AML / KYC

EU, Vietnam Agree to Cooperate on Banking Supervision, AML, Sustainable Finance

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership includes commitments to align financial standards, combat sanctions circumvention and develop emissions trading systems.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Unveils 2026-28 Plan to Cement Sustainable Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

New priorities focus on strengthening disclosure, scaling transition finance, and developing adaptation finance capabilities to support Asia's low-carbon transition.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Proposes Bank Contribution Exemptions to Boost ‘Stepping Stone’ Lending

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The FSC plans to exempt specific transition loans from agency contributions to encourage lending to conscientious borrowers.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s OJK Announces Measures to Meet MSCI Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The OJK outlines steps to strengthen transparency, governance, and shareholder disclosure in Indonesia’s capital markets, including free float rules and ultimate beneficial owner reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

NZX Proposes Easing Adviser Entry Rules, Shifting Onus to Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

NZX is consulting on scrapping a mandatory rules test and a two-year experience minimum, placing responsibility on participant firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Mandates Wider English Disclosure, Pay Transparency Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

Listed companies will be required to disclose detailed AGM voting results and how they link executive pay to company performance.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Constitutes New Advisory Group on Corporate Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The new advisory body, chaired by former central bank governor Philip Lowe, will overhaul governance principles for Australia's listed market.

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.