Climate Risk

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Unveils Illustrative Guides for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

Two sector-focused illustrative reports have been released by ACSR to provide practical examples of sustainability reporting in line with IFRS S1 and S2.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thailand Proposes Mandatory ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting From 2027

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

The SEC has opened a consultation on new rules for phased adoption of international sustainability disclosure standards.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Signs Pact With Regional Exchanges to Boost Carbon Market Ecosystem

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

The four-party agreement aims to accelerate green finance development and better connect China’s mandatory and voluntary carbon markets with international platforms.

Sustainable Finance

VPBank Issues Vietnam’s First International Sustainable Bond

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The USD 300 million sustainable bond is backed by IFC and France’s Proparco to fund renewable energy, SMEs and social projects.

Climate Risk

Net Zero Policy Uncertainty Presents Signfiicant Costs to Australia, Treasury Warns

By Editors | 20/09/2025

A disorderly climate transition would trigger a capital risk premium, shrink the economy, and lead to significant asset write-downs, new modelling shows.

Sustainable Finance

MAS to Pilot Capital Relief for Insurers' Green Investments

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

MAS will introduce a time-bound project offering differentiated capital treatment to facilitate insurers' investment in green infrastructure projects.

Alternative Markets

SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Expands Climate Disclosure Guidance Ahead of IFRS Roll-out

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has released five new sector-specific examples, including for commercial banks, ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting for large firms beginning in 2026.