ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

China Finalises Technical ESG Guidelines Ahead of First Mandatory Reporting Cycle

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing bourses issue methodologies for energy, water and pollutant disclosures, enforcing double materiality standards for major indices.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Spares FSS From State Oversight, Imposes New Rules

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The FSS will avoid public institution status but must consult on staffing and disclose executive expenses amid autonomy concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.

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.