ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.

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Japan Consults on Revisions to Corporate Governance Code

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

The draft code, now open for public comment, aims to shift focus from short-term returns to long-term value creation.

Securities / Derivatives

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

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.

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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.