ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Regulators Set Out Carbon Market Guidance to Bolster Financial Integrity

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum issues new voluntary carbon market guidance, outlining regulatory frameworks and obligations for financial institutions.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Launches Framework to Boost Climate Adaptation Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has released a white paper outlining principles for a new guide to mobilise funding for climate adaptation and resilience projects across Southeast Asia.

ESG / Sustainability

China, EU Join Brazil-Led Coalition to Forge Common Carbon Market Rules

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

The new group aims to align standards for emissions trading, MRV, and accounting.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 11/11/2025

Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

ESG / Sustainability

China, Australia Team Up to Shape Investment Standards for Green Steel

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 10/11/2025

Collaboration seeks to harmonise taxonomies and unlock capital flows to decarbonise one of the world’s most emission-intensive industries.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Releases Simplified ESG Guide for SMEs

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

New regional guide aims to simplify sustainability reporting for SMEs in supply chains and align disclosures with global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Bank Issues New Climate Risk Management Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The new rules require banks to manage and disclose climate risks to enhance financial stability and sustainable growth.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.