ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Launches National Climate Finance Strategy

By Editors | 27/10/2025

The strategy identifies 12 key financial instruments to help meet over USD 10 billion in climate needs and attract private capital.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

India’s IFSCA Unveils Stewardship Code Framework for Fund Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The code sets principles on policy, monitoring, conflicts, collaboration, and disclosure to promote responsible investment and stronger governance.

ESG / Sustainability

China: New Five-Year Plan Emphasises Tech Driven Growth

By Editors | 27/10/2025

New five-year plan prioritises self-reliance, domestic demand, and national security, as a key meeting confirms the expulsion of senior officials.

ESG / Sustainability

Asia Consortium to Address Transition Finance Bottlenecks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

Regulators and industry have identified key financing bottlenecks and are developing practical guides to accelerate Asia's green transformation agenda.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Investors Demand New MPF Products, More Advice

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

An HKIFA survey reveals strong demand for sustainable and crypto funds, while highlighting a significant gap in professional retirement planning advice.

Trending

APRA Revises Governance Proposals After Industry Feedback

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

APRA will extend proposed director tenure limits to 12 years and walk back plans for new board independence and pre-appointment checks.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Expands Rules for Sustainable Finance Evaluations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2025

The FSC is expanding its annual evaluation to 96 firms and adding new indicators on staff certification, workplace conduct, and cybersecurity.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, ASEAN Launch Clean and Just Energy Transition Pillar

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/10/2025

The new initiative aims to mobilise blended finance and technical expertise to support clean power, green grids, and industrial decarbonisation across Southeast Asia.