ESG / Sustainability

RBI Proposes Cooling-Off Period for Co-operative Bank Directors

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

The RBI has proposed tighter board governance rules for urban and rural co-operative banks, including a cooling-off period to prevent directors from bypassing tenure limits.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea's Value-up Programme Drives Record Share Buybacks

By Editors | 09/01/2026

Korea Exchange plans to revise guidelines in Q1 to incorporate new fiduciary duties for shareholders amid record corporate returns.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Confirms Major TOPIX Overhaul, Further Governance Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

Group CEO Yamaji Hiromi confirmed market-cap based selection for the TOPIX index and outlines ongoing work on governance reforms.

ESG / Sustainability

China Unveils Green Consumption Plan with Directives for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

New multi-agency notice encourages FIs to increase credit support, innovate products, and back green infrastructure projects.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues CSR and ESG Guidelines for Outbound Enterprises

By Editors | 05/01/2026

New guidelines detail expectations on environmental protection, labour rights, anti-corruption, and data security for Chinese firms abroad.

ESG / Sustainability

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

ESG / Sustainability

India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Expand Gender Pay Gap Disclosures for Investment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

KOFIA will require major securities firms and asset management companies to disclose gender and position-based compensation data from January.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

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