ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Proposes New Framework on Lending to Related Parties

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

The draft directions introduce a scale-based approach for board approvals and expands the definition of related parties.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.

ESG / Sustainability

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

By Editors | 06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.

Trending

Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Updates Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

The updated guidance expands scope to include capital markets activities and recommends that banks publish transition plans within 12 months of setting targets.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Grants First Green Equity Label to Maynilad Ahead of IPO

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

Water utility Maynilad has become the first recipient of the Philippines' new Green Equity label under a pioneering regional framework.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Sues Fund Manager Fiducian Over ESG Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

ASIC alleges that Fiducian Investment Management Services failed to validate its ESG claims and ignored investor complaints for years.

ESG / Sustainability

GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

BSEC Proposes New Bond Rules to Boost Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The BSEC has proposed new bond categories, including Gender and Orange Bonds, while tightening reporting and governance standards and reducing issuance fees to attract sustainable investment.