ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

FSC Korea Proposes Harsher Penalties for Accounting Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

New rules will increase fines based on the duration of misconduct and target unofficial company leaders who orchestrate fraud.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance for Industry Codes of Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

ASIC's nNew regulatory guide details criteria for approving financial industry codes, including independent reviews and the role of enforceable provisions.

ESG / Sustainability

India Works to Accelerate Green Finance Flows in Real Estate

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

GRESB and CII-IGBC will collaborate on shared standards, benchmarking tools and stronger data transparency to make green-certified real estate projects more bankable.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Advance Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

The strategy outlines five core objectives and 47 action points aimed at improving last-mile access, strengthening consumer protection, and promoting financial services across India.

ESG / Sustainability

China Progresses Major Reforms for Accounting Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

The proposed amendment introduces a new audit framework for specific entities, a tiered liability system, and stricter cross-border data rules.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Updates CIS Code, Confirms New Financial Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

The MAS has confirmed that all existing authorised schemes, including REITs, must transition to SFRS(I) reporting to strengthen governance and disclosure standards.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.

ESG / Sustainability

IPSF Identifies APAC Divergence on 'DNSH' Rules for Green Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

A new report shows Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are advancing sustainable finance frameworks but differ significantly on implementing key environmental safeguards.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Consults on First National Climate Finance Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

The strategy aims to align public and private investment to secure the USD 26 billion needed annually for climate resilience.