ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Issues New Rules to Steer Finance Towards Forestry Sector

    By Editors | 26/08/2025

    Regulators have unveiled measures expanding the scope of forest-related collateral, promoting carbon sink finance, and calling for new insurance products.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Extends Climate Reporting Deadlines to Support Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

    SGX RegCo and ACRA have set a phased approach to climate reporting, allowing smaller listed and large non-listed companies to adopt later timelines.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

    The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

    Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.

    ESG / Sustainability

    South Korea Details Major Regulatory Overhaul, KRW 100 Trillion Fund in AI Push

    By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

    The new economic strategy will relax criminal liabilities for “well-meaning business owners” while strengthening civil and monetary liabilities.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia Launches Platform to Connect Green Finance, Carbon Markets

    By Editors | 23/08/2025

    The new GISCO platform will support the development of green industry standards and an emissions trading system to meet Indonesia's decarbonisation goals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

    SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

    New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

    ESG / Sustainability

    KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms

    By Editors | 21/08/2025

    Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

    In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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