Climate Risk

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Bodies Launch Initiative to Support Climate Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

A new partnership aims to help Australian businesses prepare for upcoming mandatory climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASEAN Needs Stronger Voice in Sustainability Reporting: ACCA

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

A new report calls for coordinated advocacy and ISSB alignment to manage risks, ease the reporting burden, and reflect the region's economic importance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Issues "Near-Final" Guidance on Reporting Uncertainties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The guidance shows how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in financial statements, using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.

Climate Risk

ICJ Ruling Establishes Legal Duty to Protect Climate System

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The ruling finds that states have binding obligations to cut emissions, paving the way for reparation claims and increasing legal risks for polluters.

Climate Risk

New Zealand Regulator Clears Banks of Cartel Conduct in Climate Alliance Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The Commerce Commission found no evidence that five banks coordinated lending policies under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance framework.

Climate Risk

NGFS Urges FIs to Embed Climate Adaptation into Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The NGFS has provided a framework for financial institutions to manage physical climate risks, urging a shift from a mitigation-only focus.

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Carbon Exchange Set to Host First Renewable Energy Auction

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

BCX and UEM Lestra target November 2025 for pilot auction enabling transparent bidding for corporate green electricity contracts.