Climate Risk

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Updates Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

ASIC has consolidated six guides and clarified rules on greenwashing and fund liquidity following industry consultation.

Climate Risk

Thailand Cabinet Approves Climate Bill with Carbon Tax, ETS

By Editors | 04/12/2025

The draft law, awaiting parliamentary approval, establishes a framework for carbon pricing, a climate fund, and a green taxonomy.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IAIS Warns of Risks Facing Global Insurance Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

Report highlights insurer resilience but calls for enhanced supervision of growing private credit investments and AI adoption.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian Government Releases National Plan to Grow AI Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

The government will rely on existing legal frameworks and a new safety institute to manage risks, focusing on economic growth.

Reporting & Disclosures

IPSF Identifies APAC Divergence on 'DNSH' Rules for Green Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

A new report shows Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are advancing sustainable finance frameworks but differ significantly on implementing key environmental safeguards.

Sustainable Finance

Bangladesh Consults on First National Climate Finance Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

The strategy aims to align public and private investment to secure the USD 26 billion needed annually for climate resilience.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

Sustainable Finance

Brunei Launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Drive ESG Integration

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

The national plan sets out four key pillars to build a climate-resilient financial sector and guide the country’s transition toward sustainable, Shariah-aligned investment practices.

Reporting & Disclosures

CA ANZ Launches Guidance to Support Climate and Sustainability Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The new 'Sustainability Playbook' aims to enable accountants to support companies in meeting the requirements under Australia and New Zealand's climate reporting regimes.