ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

ESG / Sustainability

Fiji Launches First Green Finance Taxonomy to Drive Investment

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

Developed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, IFC, and the Climate Bonds Initiative, with support from Australia, the taxonomy provides a science-based classification system to prevent greenwashing.

Securities / Derivatives

Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Paper: Governance Quality Key to Carbon Credit Pricing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

A new WFE paper finds rule of law, not project quality alone, explains lower prices for developing economy credits.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Mandate Pay Cuts for Underperforming Fund Managers

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

China's fund industry body has issued draft rules tying pay to long-term investor returns, mandating co-investment and introducing clawback provisions.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Targets Board Oversight in Product Review Findings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

FMA review finds firms are failing to adequately review legacy products and boards lack proper oversight of consumer outcomes.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Adopts 'Engage and Correct' Approach for New Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

Regulators will prioritise guidance and corrective action for reporting gaps, but will enforce against serious or fraudulent disclosure breaches.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Standardises Framework for Basic Bank Accounts Across Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The central bank has unified BSBD account norms nationwide, expanding free services and updating digital and KYC requirements across every class of bank.