ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

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.

AML / KYC

FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

Rules mandate annual disclosure of audited financials and detailed risk-based capital data, applying to local, foreign and run-off insurers from 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

Nepal Drafts New Rules to Streamline Mobilisation of Climate Finance

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The proposed procedure establishes a central finance unit and a common fund, setting clear credit-based rules for private sector access.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.