ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Tightens Audit and Sustainability Scrutiny for FY2025–26

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

ASIC shifts to randomised audit file selection while enforcing first-time mandatory climate disclosure compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

Singaporeans Want Banks With More Societal Impact: ABS Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

While trust in Singapore’s banks remains strong, many Singaporeans expect them to play a more meaningful role in serving the community.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Needs a Harmonised Carbon Market Framework: IETA

By Editors | 23/05/2025

Harmonised carbon policies across Southeast Asia can help boost private sector investment by reducing friction for carbon credit trading.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Outlines Five Key Pillars for a Robust Sustainable Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO details pathways to enhance regulatory frameworks, transparency, and market integrity in the sustainable bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Revises Audit Laws to Reward Strong Governance

By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2025

Companies recognised for strong accounting and auditing governance will be exempt from having to rotate auditors for three years.

ESG / Sustainability

BOK to Provide Technical Assistance on Climate Risk Management

By Editors | 19/05/2025

Bank of Korea will offer climate stress test workshops to bolster risk management capabilities of South Korean banks and insurers.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia and UOB Team Up to Support SME Sustainability Transition

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

UOB will sponsor the CSI subscription fees for its SME clients, lowering the entry barriers for those starting their ESG journey.