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Australia Proposes Major Governance Overhaul For Managed Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Proposals include mandatory external directors on boards and a ban on most related-party transactions following high-profile fund collapses.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Proposes Mandatory Annual Governance Training for Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

New draft rules introduce a new accreditation framework for training providers and speakers, with escalating fines for non-compliance.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand OIC Unveils Five-Year Plan to Make Insurance a 'National Risk Buffer'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The 2026-2030 plan introduces group-wide supervision, advanced risk modelling, and mandates ESG integration to bolster the country's economic resilience.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Set to Issue Consultation on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

Regulators will seek feedback on a national green taxonomy while a climate finance lab advances projects needing over MYR 4 billion.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Sets Out Blueprint for Effective Sustainability Taxonomies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/02/2026

The WFE proposes science-based, flexible, and interoperable frameworks that guide sustainable investment, support economic transition, and prevent greenwashing.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Launches Corporate Governance Code Aligned with G20/OECD Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

The principles-based framework introduces a 'comply or explain' approach and deepens ESG integration to attract foreign investment.

ESG / Sustainability

IPSASB Issues First Global Climate Reporting Standard for Public Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

The new standard, aligned with the ISSB's IFRS S2, aims to boost transparency on climate-related fiscal risks in public finances.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Speed Up Delisting of 'Zombie Firms' on KOSDAQ Market

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Regulators are tightening market rules to tackle unfair trading and purge non-viable companies from the KOSDAQ.