ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Eyes Green, Digital Finance to Boost China-ASEAN Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

Financial institutions are exploring partnerships in areas including capital market linkages, digital finance and sustainable finance, said MAS’s deputy managing director.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Chairman Outlines Strategy to Restore Investor Confidence

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The strategy includes enhanced trading regulations, stronger investor protection, market development initiatives, and ESG-related measures

Securities / Derivatives

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Waives Fees on ESG Bonds and Digital Tokens Issuance

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The SEC has waived application and filing fees for three years to promote ESG finance and support the country’s creative sector.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Indonesia Working to Guard Against Corruption Risks

By Editors | 09/06/2025

Officials emphasise the implementation of anti-fraud regulations to guard against corruption. OJK itself was assessed as having low corruption risk.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Unveils New Framework for ESG Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2025

The framework aims to boost transparency and standardisation in the ESG debt market and curb “purpose-washing”.

Big Picture

Singapore Eyes Increased Financial Connectivity and Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

Minister Chee outlines Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

ESG / Sustainability

China Outlines Plans to Modernise Corporate Governance

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The 5-year plan aims to strengthen party leadership, improve governance, and boost the competitiveness of state-owned and private enterprises.