ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lamakers Clash Over Mandatory Treasury Share Cancellation Bill

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

The Democratic Party is fast-tracking a bill to boost shareholder value, but the government and opposition warn it could leave firms defenceless against hostile takeovers.

Securities / Derivatives

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Explore Listing Framework for 'Orange' Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

Partnership with IIX aims to create a dedicated category for thematic debt securities focused on gender and climate.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Pushes Banks on Consumer Protection, Inclusive Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

FSS Governor calls for a shift from 'easy interest income' to funding for SMEs, outlining new consumer protection and governance reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Forms New Partnership to Boost IPOs of Indigenous Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with TERAJU to prepare high-potential indigenous (Bumiputera) companies for stock market listings, offering advisory support, access to funding and capacity-building programmes.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Details Strategy to Scale Digital Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

The HKMA has outlined a four-pronged strategy for tokenised bonds, highlighting a legal review and policy incentives to drive adoption.

Capital / Liquidity

Nepal Unveils Employment-linked Financing Strategy Ahead of 2026

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

The integrated framework proposes replacing sectoral lending quotas with employment-linked incentives and modernising insolvency laws to mobilise private capital for sustainable growth.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Mandatory Labels and Disclosures for Sustainable Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

The Treasury has launched a consultation on a new anti-greenwashing regime for investment products marketed as sustainable to protect retail investors.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Proposes Overhaul of Bank Internal Control and Audit Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

The reforms will formally embed the Three Lines Model into Taiwan's regulatory framework and require firms to appoint chief officers for compliance, risk, and information security.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Appoints First Social Exchange Platform Operator

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The social exchange will provide a structured and transparent avenue for non-profit organisations to raise donations for eligible social projects.