ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Super Fund CEOs Highlight Climate Risk Reporting Challenges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2025

APRA and ASIC called on industry bodies to play a bigger role in supporting super funds including developing a code to facilitate collaboration

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Issues Sustainability Reporting Guide for Company Boards

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The guide covers areas such as governance, sustainability data boundaries, financial impact assessments, and integration with enterprise risk management systems.

ESG / Sustainability

PSE Publishes Sustainability Reporting Guidebook for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025

The guidebook was developed based on the 2015 model guidance issued by the UN-backed Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative.

ESG / Sustainability

IESBA to Develop New Governance Framework for Accounting Firms

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/01/2025

The framework will be designed to promote, support and reinforce a high standard of ethical behaviour at accounting firms

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Social Exchange Pilot Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

During the pilot phase, five NGOs will assist the Securities Commission in developing a regulated fundraising platform for social projects.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Donald Trump Has Been Sworn in as US President

By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2025

Executive orders were signed to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban

ESG / Sustainability

Fed Leaves NGFS, Adding to Wave of US Exits from Global Climate Coalitions

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2025

NGFS said it regrets but respects the Fed’s decision. NZAM has separately suspended key activities in apparent response to BlackRock’s exit.

AML / KYC

UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025

The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.