ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    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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