ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Deep Reforms to Establish 'Financial Powerhouse'

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The 2026-2030 plan details a roadmap to build a ‘financial powerhouse’ through capital market reforms, expanded opening, and a focus on systemic risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

Securities / Derivatives

New Report Calls for Major Overhaul of AGMs in Asia-Pacific

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

CFA Institute calls for a "mindset reset" and coordinated reforms by regulators to address systemic challenges undermining shareholder accountability and market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Regulators Push ISSB Standards as Strategic Tool, Not Just Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The SET and the SEC are urging firms to embed sustainability standards into core strategy to boost competitiveness and meet investor demands.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Mandates IFRS Sustainability Disclosures for Insurers

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

The FSC has amended disclosure rules to require life and non-life insurers to publish board-approved sustainability information from 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Outlines Initiatives to Boost Sustainable Finance Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

Minister Indranee Rajah outlines a multi-pronged strategy, including workforce training, a progressive carbon tax, and major financing initiatives to tackle climate risks.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Sustainability Assurance and Ethics Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

New Zealand's XRB is aligning with global standards, setting a permanent framework for sustainability assurance effective from December 2026.