ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Appoints Committee to Review Corporate Governance Code

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Committee to examine board independence, diversity, and sustainability disclosures, ensuring Singapore remains a trusted global financial hub.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Books to Promote Islamic Ethics and Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

A task force will also be set up to drive the adoption of environmental stewardship principles and responsible business and trade practices.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosures in Annual Reports

By Editors | 29/05/2025

Large listed companies will adopt the rules first. Scope 3 emissions disclosures deferred until timelines are finalised.

ESG / Sustainability

Performance, Not Governance Ideals, Drives Acceptance of Dual Class Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulatory efforts should focus on fostering governance frameworks that support long-term performance and entrepreneurial vision

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Launches Environmental and Social Risk Handbook for Banks

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The handbook provides practical guidance to banks for building and operating effective systems for managing environmental and social risk.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Launches Programme to Cultivate Green Finance Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The FSC, FSS, Ministry of Environment and other departments have joined hands to help financial institutions strengthen their climate finance capabilities.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, BoardRoom Collaborate to Boost Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

A new partnership with corporate and advisory services provider BoardRoom Group aims to extend sustainability reporting to more listed companies.

AML / KYC

Banks and Crypto Firms Can Help to Tackle Scam Centres

By Nathan Lynch | 27/05/2025

Scam centres fuel human trafficking and money laundering, experts warn, urging banks and crypto firms to enhance AML efforts.