ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Hard Term Limits for Independent Directors

By Editors | 02/10/2025

The regulator aims to bolster corporate governance by introducing a three-year fixed term and a strict nine-year cumulative cap for independent directors.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Proposes Earlier Disclosure of Shareholder Meeting Materials

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

Proposed amendments will require listed companies to publish shareholder meeting handbooks 30 days in advance and annual reports 14 days before meetings.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Launches First Blue Bond Under New Regulatory Framework

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The issuance by DFCC Bank will fund ocean sustainability projects, aligning with international standards and marking a first for the nation.

ESG / Sustainability

UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Higher Rewards for Whistleblower Reporting Market Violations

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

New draft rules aim to encourage tips on major violations by tripling the reward percentage and significantly raising payment caps for insiders.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Firms Face Major ‘Execution Gap’ in Responsible AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

A new report finds that while many APAC firms have responsible AI strategies, very few have fully operationalised them.

ESG / Sustainability

Pakistan Opens Consultation on Expanded ESG Disclosure Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

Pakistan’s securities regulator has proposed additions to ESG disclosure rules, with mandatory reporting set after 2029, to align listed firms with climate goals.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Launches Southeast Asia's First Green Equity Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

New rules require listed firms to derive over 50 percent of revenue from sustainable activities to qualify.