ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Launches Programme to Cultivate Green Finance Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The FSC, FSS, Ministry of Environment and other departments have joined hands to help financial institutions strengthen their climate finance capabilities.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, BoardRoom Collaborate to Boost Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

A new partnership with corporate and advisory services provider BoardRoom Group aims to extend sustainability reporting to more listed companies.

AML / KYC

Banks and Crypto Firms Can Help to Tackle Scam Centres

By Nathan Lynch | 27/05/2025

Scam centres fuel human trafficking and money laundering, experts warn, urging banks and crypto firms to enhance AML efforts.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea to Unveil ESG Disclosure Roadmap Next Month

By Editors | 24/05/2025

FSC to release ESG reporting guidelines in June in the face of industry concerns over Scope 3 measurement and shifting policy in other jurisdictions.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Tightens Audit and Sustainability Scrutiny for FY2025–26

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

ASIC shifts to randomised audit file selection while enforcing first-time mandatory climate disclosure compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

Singaporeans Want Banks With More Societal Impact: ABS Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

While trust in Singapore’s banks remains strong, many Singaporeans expect them to play a more meaningful role in serving the community.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Needs a Harmonised Carbon Market Framework: IETA

By Editors | 23/05/2025

Harmonised carbon policies across Southeast Asia can help boost private sector investment by reducing friction for carbon credit trading.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.