ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Corporate Governance Push Drives Record JPY 1.3 Trillion in Block Trades

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

Regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings spurs surge in private off-market transactions amid heightened market volatility and demand for capital efficiency.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Amends 'Leap-Forward' Plan to Bolster Asset Management Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The FSC has relaxed rules on overseas delegation and expanded offshore sales definitions to boost Taiwan's asset management hub ambitions.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Proposes to Extend Regional Bank Support, Tighten Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Proposals include extending capital injection schemes and easing investment rules, while tightening governance requirements in the wake of a recent scandal.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Issues Amendments to GHG Emissions Disclosure Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

The amendments ease companies’ reporting of GHG, offering practical relief and clearer guidance while maintaining the integrity and investor usefulness of climate disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

FSS Korea Targets Succession Planning in Governance Push

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

The FSS has launched a governance task force and is demanding that boards include specialists in IT and consumer protection, citing recent data breaches and misselling scandals.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Regulators Failing on Nature Risk Despite Climate Progress, WWF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

A global assessment finds major gaps in addressing risks from deforestation and water stress, urging APAC regulators to act.

ESG / Sustainability

Fiji Launches First Green Finance Taxonomy to Drive Investment

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

Developed by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, IFC, and the Climate Bonds Initiative, with support from Australia, the taxonomy provides a science-based classification system to prevent greenwashing.