ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Clarifies Audit Rules for Mandatory Sustainability Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    ASIC has detailed assurance requirements for new climate reports, including auditor independence, liability, and a phased-in approach.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

    Market Infrastructure

    APAC Leads in Nature Disclosures as COP 30 Approaches

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 17/09/2025

    TNFD will be releasing its first-ever Status Report on 25 September during the New York Climate Week, highlighting Asia's leadership in adoption.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Proposes Broader Rules for Sustainability-Linked Bonds

    By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

    Thailand's securities regulator is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to allow for more innovative and flexible sustainability-linked bond structures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Alliance Finance Launches Sri Lanka’s First Social Bond on CSE

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

    The LKR 2 billion issue is aimed at funding projects that support MSMEs, rural entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic growth.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Issues Detailed Guidance for Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

    By Editors | 16/09/2025

    New guidelines detail double materiality assessments and value chain reporting, while introducing a proportionality principle to ease the compliance burden.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka Launches Climate Finance Strategy to Plug $500M Annual Gap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    The strategy aims to attract private capital for climate resilience through incentives and partnerships, targeting key sectors like renewable energy.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong FSDC Report Spotlights Innovations in Impact Investing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    A new FSDC report showcases local case studies to demonstrate Hong Kong's strategic positioning to serve as a regional hub for channelling purpose-driven capital.

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