ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.

    Market Infrastructure

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSB Halts New Climate Rules Amid US Pressure and Deep Divisions

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    The FSB has shelved new climate policy work, citing member divisions after a US pushback against a more aggressive agenda.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia Launches REC Trading Platform to Power Clean Energy Future

    By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

    The renewable energy certificate trading market aims to boost renewable energy, attract global investors, and accelerate climate-aligned energy transition.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HSBC Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Following US Lenders

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    HSBC has become the first major UK bank to depart the UN-convened climate group, citing the maturity of its own transition planning amid investor scrutiny.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Foundation Clarifies Use of Industry Guidance for ISSB Standards

    By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2025

    The IFRS Foundation has published new guidance to support global firms implementing sustainability disclosure rules tailored to their industries.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

    The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Relaxes Startup Financing Rules for Banks

    By Editors | 12/07/2025

    Bangladesh Bank has raised loan limits and eased risk rules for lenders, requiring them to channel startup funds into a new, dedicated venture capital entity.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SSFA Launches Industry Guide on Applying Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

    The new guidance aims to strengthen transition financing across Southeast Asia by offering practical, industry-endorsed solutions.

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