ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan: Phase One of GHG Disclosures Roadmap Successfully Implemented

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The regulator has confirmed the next phase of its sustainability roadmap, bringing smaller listed companies into scope for GHG inventories.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Backs HDFC Bank Governance Despite Chairman’s Abrupt Exit

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The RBI said it sees no material concerns and approved an interim leadership plan after the part-time chairman resigned citing issues with “values and ethics”.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan, UK Seek Alignment on ISSB, Basel III and Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Regulators discussed sustainability reporting, digital assets, and reaffirmed their commitment to the full, timely, and consistent implementation of Basel III.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Carbon Exchange Signs Climate Finance MOU with CABEI

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2026

TCX and CABEI's non-binding agreement signals Taiwan's push for cross-regional carbon market connectivity as it develops a domestic emissions trading system.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong to Pilot Cross-Border Carbon Settlement with GBA Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Hong Kong is testing cross-border settlement and has explored tokenisation to help connect China's developing carbon market with international finance.

Enforcement

China Probe Into Conglomerate’s Collapse Ensnares More Former Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

The investigation found illegal fundraising and questionable ties between officials and the now-bankrupt conglomerate.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Tasks HKEX with Enhancing Guidance on Internal Controls, Auditor Exits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The SFC’s annual review of the stock exchange operator found failings in the vetting of company controls and the handling of late auditor resignations.

Securities / Derivatives

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Deep Reforms to Establish 'Financial Powerhouse'

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The 2026-2030 plan details a roadmap to build a ‘financial powerhouse’ through capital market reforms, expanded opening, and a focus on systemic risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.