ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Amends Rules to Boost ESG and Overseas Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The SEC has expanded the investment universe for ESG funds to include digital tokens and relaxed criteria for investing in foreign collective investment schemes.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Tightens Audit Rules, Clarifies Sanctions for Independence Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

The FSS has clarified sanctions for obstructing audit reviews and auditor independence violations. Leniency offered to firms recognised under 'Value-up' programme.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Tightens Rules on Bank Executives' External Roles

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

HKMA revises corporate governance code to minimise conflicts of interest arising from directors and senior management holding outside positions.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Third-party Review Rules for Green Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The rules include eligibility and conduct requirements for independent third-party reviewers, aligned with standards for other ESG-labelled debt instruments.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Widespread Flaws in Climate Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

The FMA has criticised firms for vague risk disclosures and clarified that the regime mandates transparency, not specific climate action.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Set to Finalise AI Regulation, Launch Data Watchdog

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

Indonesia will issue a presidential decree on AI governance and establish its national data protection authority within August.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

Enforcement

India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.