ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Relaxes Startup Financing Rules for Banks

By Editors | 12/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has raised loan limits and eased risk rules for lenders, requiring them to channel startup funds into a new, dedicated venture capital entity.

ESG / Sustainability

SSFA Launches Industry Guide on Applying Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

The new guidance aims to strengthen transition financing across Southeast Asia by offering practical, industry-endorsed solutions.

Big Picture

China's Green Finance Drive Spurs Loan and Bond Market Growth, IIF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

New IIF report highlights how central bank incentives and evolving regulation are fuelling a surge in China's green finance markets.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Authorises ASFI to Work on Sustainable Finance Initiatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The ACCC has allowed the ASFI to collaborate with industry participants on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.

ESG / Sustainability

Accountancy Bodies Issue Guidance on Materiality for ISSA 5000

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

A new report from ACCA and CA ANZ aims to ensure consistent application of the IAASB’s landmark sustainability assurance standard, ISSA 5000.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate Governance Reports for All KOSPI Firms from 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

The move expands a 'comply or explain' disclosure requirement from large-cap firms to all companies listed on the main board, aiming to boost transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.