ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

UK Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Finalises Financial Sector Regulations on Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

New rules require financial holding companies, banks, and bills finance firms to adopt the ISSB standards, with mandatory assurance for GHG emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia JC3 Issues New Guidance on Sustainable and Transition Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

The new framework provides banks with criteria for assessing transition plans and aims to standardise definitions amid industry uncertainty.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand Enhances Audit Rules on Fraud and Going Concern

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

The XRB has introduced significant revisions, including new reporting requirements, to increase auditor focus and transparency on fraud and going concern.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS to Issue New Climate Scenarios After Model Controversy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The NGFS will publish new models in 2026 after a key academic study used in its long-term scenarios was retracted.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Faces Criticism for Proposals on Banking Group Governance

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

South Korea’s FSS plans to diversify outside director nominations to curb management entrenchment, sparking industry concerns over potential government interference.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Mandates Earlier Annual Report and Meeting Disclosures for All Listed Firms

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

The new rules extend earlier filing deadlines for annual reports and meeting handbooks to all TWSE and TPEx-listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Sustainability Disclosure Format

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The enhanced format on the CSI platform is aimed at strengthening ESG reporting and aligning listed companies with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate Disclosure of Auditor Network Non-Audit Fees

By Editors | 17/12/2025

New rules effective from 2026 require listed firms to report non-audit service contracts with their auditor's affiliated consulting firms.