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Crypto / Digital Assets
OJK to Impose 'Fit and Proper' Tests on Fintech and Crypto Leaders
By Editors | 23/07/2025
The new regulation, effective from 1 October 2025, aims to strengthen governance and integrity for key personnel at digital asset firms.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Proposes Expanding ESG Fund Universe to Include REITs, Infra Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025
The SEC has launched a consultation to allow Thailand ESG Funds to invest in highly-rated real estate and infrastructure trusts.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025
The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan’s FSA to Mandate Disclosure on Annual Wage Growth
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025
Listed companies will be required to report on annual wage growth and talent strategies as a measure to encourage long-term investment in human capital.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Proposes Amendments to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025
Government consultation outlines a new enforcement framework, including financial penalties for non-compliance and expanded mandatory reporting requirements for large companies.
ESG / Sustainability
UK, Philippines Launch Coalition to Boost Emerging Market Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025
The coalition will develop a toolkit to guide financial institutions and investors in channelling capital towards climate and development projects in emerging markets.
ESG / Sustainability
Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025
EY and CPA Australia published a report finding that most SGX-listed companies may be unprepared for ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Completes Overhaul of Carbon Credit Transparency Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025
The Clean Energy Regulator has completed a multi-stage overhaul of its carbon credit register to boost market integrity and transparency.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Consults on Product Labels to Combat Greenwashing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025
Australia's government is seeking feedback on potential rules for the implementation of sustainable investment product labels to curb misleading claims.
Market Infrastructure
G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax
By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025
In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.
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