ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Tightens Rules on Bank Executives' External Roles

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

HKMA revises corporate governance code to minimise conflicts of interest arising from directors and senior management holding outside positions.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Third-party Review Rules for Green Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The rules include eligibility and conduct requirements for independent third-party reviewers, aligned with standards for other ESG-labelled debt instruments.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Widespread Flaws in Climate Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

The FMA has criticised firms for vague risk disclosures and clarified that the regime mandates transparency, not specific climate action.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Set to Finalise AI Regulation, Launch Data Watchdog

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

Indonesia will issue a presidential decree on AI governance and establish its national data protection authority within August.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

Enforcement

India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan's TOCOM to Launch Chubu Power Futures in 2026

By Editors | 02/08/2025

TOCOM plans to launch monthly and fiscal year contracts for Japan's third-largest power market, citing price volatility and user demand.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

By Editors | 02/08/2025

The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.