Climate Risk

CBDCs

Bank of Korea to Develop Digital Currency-Based Index Insurance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

BOK and the Korea Insurance Institute will form a joint task force to create a proof-of-concept model for automated, smart contract-based payouts.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Climate Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Climate Risk

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

Credit Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Sees Improved Climate Reporting Ahead of ISSB Shift

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

A new review shows more SGX-listed firms are making TCFD disclosures, though full compliance varies ahead of mandatory ISSB adoption.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC, AASB to Provide Firms Additional Support on Climate Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

Australian regulators will hold free, in-person workshops to help smaller and mid-size companies prepare for mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements commencing from July 2026.

Climate Risk

Singapore Forms Climate Council, Urges Resilience Amid Energy Crisis

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The new public-private body will help firms adapt to climate risks, as officials link environmental policy to energy security.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Mandates Paperless Financial Reporting for Brokers

By Editors | 06/04/2026

FSC is moving all securities and futures firms to digital-only submissions from the 2026 fiscal year to boost efficiency and sustainability.