ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Relaxes Rules for Early Stockholder Meetings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The SEC has replaced the prior approval requirement with a 32-day notice period for listed companies scheduling early meetings.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Reports Decline in Banking Sustainability Maturity Scores

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

The decline is attributed to a stricter assessment framework that expanded the evaluation criteria, but has prompted calls for additional guidelines and data infrastructure.

ESG / Sustainability

AoF Offers Strategic Recommendations to Bolster Hong Kong as Family Office Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

A new report details policy recommendations to attract global family offices by boosting philanthropy, impact investing, and risk management frameworks.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Chair Warns Directors on Risk, AI After Landmark Star Ruling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Joe Longo has told boards they must actively interrogate information and set risk appetites for new technologies like artificial intelligence.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Pledges Support for New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The exchange plans to boost IPOs, expand ESG and Islamic finance offerings, and strengthen market access for smaller companies, aiming to future‑proof the market and enhance regional connectivity.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Clarifies Proportionality in S2 Climate Scenario Analysis Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New guidance confirms firms must use scenario analysis to assess climate resilience, but the approach can be scaled to their circumstances.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmakers Propose Value-Up Disclosures For Undervalued Companies

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

South Korean legislators have introduced a bill mandating corporate value enhancement plans for listed companies with persistently low price-to-book ratios to prevent market suppression.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Launching Near-Term Climate Stress Test for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The joint exercise by the FSS, BOK and KMA will focus on climate-related financial shocks that could materialise within five years.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Unveils Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The five-year blueprint aims to significantly grow the market, enhance inclusivity, and position Malaysia as a sustainable and regional financial hub.