ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Sets Up Panel to Review ESG Ratings Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2026

Multi-stakeholder working group to review the regulatory framework for ESG rating providers and recommend measures to improve transparency, reliability and investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Panel to Finalise Simpler Governance Rules in 2026

By Editors | 18/02/2026

New body led by Philip Lowe will prioritise experience over personal traits for board diversity and aims to release a draft for consultation by September.

ESG / Sustainability

China Mandates Sweeping Financial Support for Rural Revitalisation

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

Regulators have detailed a permanent mechanism using credit, capital markets, and insurance to prevent poverty and boost underdeveloped regions.

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.