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.