ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Issues Updated Conflicts of Interest Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

ASIC has issued updated guidance on conflicts of interest, warning that disclosure alone is often insufficient to manage them effectively.

ESG / Sustainability

China Launches Mechanism to Channel Funding into ‘Green Factories’

By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

The MIIT and PBOC have instructed financial institutions to establish dedicated work plans and incentives to support national-level green manufacturing projects.

ESG / Sustainability

Splintering Political Unity Heightens Australia’s Climate Transition Risk

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 16/12/2025

The Liberal Party’s backslide on net zero commitments risks weakening Australia’s credibility ahead of COP31 in November 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Releases First Educational Modules for New Climate Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

The resources aim to help smaller companies and suppliers understand mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Governance Rules for Market Infrastructure Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

The reforms introduce two board-level Executive Directors, revamp reporting lines for key personnel, and strengthen technology and risk oversight functions.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.