ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Steps Up Scrutiny of Bank Boardrooms Amid Governance Concerns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

    The RBI is focusing on the quality of board discussions, decision-making processes, and overall governance practices.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Voluntary Carbon Credits

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

    The guidance is designed to support credible corporate decarbonisation plans and restore market confidence in VCMs.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    IFRS Foundation Publishes Guidance on Transition Plan Disclosures

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    IFRS Foundation has issued guidance to support firms disclosing climate-related transition plans under IFRS S2, to enhance comparability for investors.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ACMF Invites Feedback on v2 ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

    The ACMF is collecting feedback on the ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in supply chains. The updated version will be published in November 2025.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan’s FSA Releases Carbon Credit Trading Infrastructure Framework

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    The FSA outlines steps to improve disclosure, legal clarity, and risk management in Japan’s carbon credit market as trading is set to expand under the 2026 emissions scheme.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea Lammaker Reintroduces Corporate Due Diligence Bill

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    The legislation would impose binding obligations on large companies to identify and mitigate human rights and environmental harms in their global supply chains.

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Fines Equity Trustees for Misleading Investment Statements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2025

    ASIC fined Equity Trustees for allegedly making misleading statements about investments made by a green and sustainable bond fund.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    BNM and SC Unveil Climate Finance Innovation Lab Features

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

    CFIL is envisioned as a project incubator to help meet Malaysia’s climate goals, addressing challenges in securing financing.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    New Guide Being Developed to Boost Adaptation Finance in ASEAN

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    The joint initiative by UNEP FI, ACMF and SFIA will aim to develop a regional adaptation guide to enhance the ASEAN Taxonomy and help bolster climate finance.

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