ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.

ESG / Sustainability

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

ESG / Sustainability

China Launches Eight-Point Plan to Tackle Corporate Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The CSRC has launched a special campaign focusing on eight key areas, including mandatory pay clawbacks for executives at firms engaged in financial fraud.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Passes Controversial Law Allowing Defaulters to Reclaim Banks

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

The new law has sparked outrage, with critics warning it creates a legal path to "rehabilitate looters" with a nominal down payment.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Indonesia to Strengthen Insurance and Pension Fund Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

OJK is issuing new rules on governance and risk-based supervision, setting ambitious growth targets to support national development and sustainable finance.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Finalises Overhaul of Bank Stress-Testing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

HKMA finalises update to stress-testing framework, introducing stricter rules on governance and expanding the scope of risks to include climate and cryptoassets.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Agenda Must Address Supervision of Financial Industry 'Culture' - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

Report by Starling calls for a globally coordinated effort to modernise the supervision of culture at financial institutions.