ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Launches TWD 300 Billion Scheme for Insurer Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

    The FSC is offering incentives to steer insurance funds into strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI, and infrastructure over the next three years.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japanese Firms Enter Emissions Credit Market Ahead of Caps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    Around 110 companies are joining Japan’s J-Credit market ahead of mandatory emissions caps set to be introduced from autumn 2027.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Exchange to End Simplified Disclosures, Name Low-PBR Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

    KRX is tightening requirements for its ‘Corporate Value-up’ programme, pushing for more detailed plans and targeting underperforming companies for public disclosure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Pakistan Approves First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk Product

    By Editors | 17/04/2026

    The new takaful-based product aims to expand financing for underserved sectors by providing an alternative to conventional credit guarantees.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

    Securities / Derivatives

    OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Launches Eight-Point Plan to Tackle Corporate Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

    The CSRC has launched a special campaign focusing on eight key areas, including mandatory pay clawbacks for executives at firms engaged in financial fraud.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bangladesh Passes Controversial Law Allowing Defaulters to Reclaim Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    The new law has sparked outrage, with critics warning it creates a legal path to "rehabilitate looters" with a nominal down payment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

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