ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Onboards UBS as First Foreign Islamic Stockbroker

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The addition of UBS Securities Malaysia as a new Islamic Participating Organisation is expected to expand global access to Malaysia's growing Shariah-compliant capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Net-Zero Banking Alliance Halts Activities After Mass Exodus

By Editors | 29/08/2025

The UN-backed climate group, hit by a political backlash in the US, will vote on abandoning its membership model after a wave of high-profile bank departures.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea National Assembly Approves Amendments to Commercial Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

The updated Commercial Act requires large companies to adopt a concentrated voting system and strengthen audit committee independence.

ESG / Sustainability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues New Rules to Steer Finance Towards Forestry Sector

By Editors | 26/08/2025

Regulators have unveiled measures expanding the scope of forest-related collateral, promoting carbon sink finance, and calling for new insurance products.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Extends Climate Reporting Deadlines to Support Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

SGX RegCo and ACRA have set a phased approach to climate reporting, allowing smaller listed and large non-listed companies to adopt later timelines.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market

By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.