ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Trending

RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

ESG / Sustainability

China Rolls Out Supply Chain Regulations Targeting Harmful Foreign Actions

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

New regulations create a security review mechanism and allow for countermeasures against foreign commercial and government actions deemed harmful.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Sees Improved Climate Reporting Ahead of ISSB Shift

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

A new review shows more SGX-listed firms are making TCFD disclosures, though full compliance varies ahead of mandatory ISSB adoption.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC to Introduce Paperless Filing for Corporate Amendments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

The SEC has proposed new guidelines to allow corporations to file select amendments online, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC, AASB to Provide Firms Additional Support on Climate Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

Australian regulators will hold free, in-person workshops to help smaller and mid-size companies prepare for mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements commencing from July 2026.