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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.
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.
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Singapore Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Voluntary Carbon Credits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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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