ESG / Sustainability

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

    Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Eases ESG Reporting Rules for Small Futures Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

    TAIFEX has amended its rules to provide a simplified reporting option for smaller firms while expanding GHG disclosure for larger players.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Details Plans to Become Asian Asset Management Hub

    By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

    Regulators are promoting new products, tax incentives, and cross-border links to attract more global capital and leverage market strengths.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BNM Offers Update on Implementation of Responsibility Mapping Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    BNM said most financial institutions are making steady progress towards implementation of the new Responsibility Mapping framework, which takes effect on 1 January 2026.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korea to Launch Consumer Finance Watchdog and Stability Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

    New committee to evaluate financial policy as regulator pushes consumer-centric reforms and new liabilities for financial firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia Reopens International Carbon Trading with New Decree

    By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

    New rules establish a decentralised registry and recognise international standards, aiming to attract foreign investment after a four-year hiatus.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Expand Capital Market Access for Indigenous Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    A collaboration between the SC and TERAJU aims to strengthen fundraising readiness and leadership capacity among Bumiputera MSMEs and mid-tier companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Finance Sector Risks Losing Public Trust Over AI Ethics, Report Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    A new report by the ACCA and the CISI urges action on skills and governance, highlighting risks from 'black box' algorithms, audit automation and undisclosed data sharing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

    Sanctions

    US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.

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