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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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