ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

FSS Korea to Inspect Firms on New Accountability Regime

By Mark Johnston | 14/08/2025

Regulator to launch on-site and desk-based reviews of banks, insurers and investment firms on the new internal control responsibility framework.

ESG / Sustainability

SEC Philippines, UNICEF Urge PLCs to Embed Children’s Rights in Sustainability Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

A joint study found children’s rights largely missing from the sustainability reports of over 80 listed Philippine firms, urging stronger integration into governance and risk disclosures.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting for 2027

By Editors | 13/08/2025

New rules adopt global ISSB standards, aiming to boost transparency on climate risk and access to green finance for listed companies and FIs.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Draft Law Proposes Major Overhaul of Central Bank Governance

By Mark Johnston | 13/08/2025

New ordinance would see the Bangladesh Bank governor hold ministerial rank, with presidential appointment and a board free of government officials.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Editors | 12/08/2025

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Court Orders Fintech to Pay Penalty for Disclosure Breaches

By Editors | 11/08/2025

iSignthis Ltd and its former CEO were penalised for misleading conduct and failing to disclose material information, ASIC said.