ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Pushes Market-Based Financing for Climate Adaptation

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The SC highlighted that market-based financing is essential to scale climate adaptation and resilience across Malaysia’s economy.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Unveils Green Bond Handbook to Boost Transparency and Attract Investment

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Vietnam's State Securities Commission has launched a new guide for green bond disclosures to align with global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

India’s IFSCA Sets Norms for Appointing Independent Directors at MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The new framework requires PIDs to have expertise across capital markets, mandates regulator approval for all appointments, and introduces annual performance reviews.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Disclosure Rules for Minor Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The relaxed disclosure norms reduce compliance burden on listed firms while maintaining transparency safeguards.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia to Mandate New Islamic Benchmark Rate from July 2027

By Editors | 14/10/2025

BNM will replace the KLIRR with the MYOR-i, the world's first transaction-based Islamic rate, in a major structural reform.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Commence Work to Develop New Carbon Registry

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

The partnership will explore the development of a state-level Sarawak Carbon Registry, aiming to establish a robust, transparent framework for listing and tracking carbon credits.