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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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