Climate Risk

    Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.

    Sustainable Finance

    Australian Taxonomy Success Depends on Next Steps

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 08/07/2025

    Policy support, investor engagement and transition plans are key to bringing fresh capital in, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

    Sustainable Finance

    IEEFA Calls on RBI, SEBI to Embed Social Factors in India's Green Transition

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    Report urges India's financial regulators to expand reporting and lending rules to address the social costs of its energy transition.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Chair Praises China's Progress on Adoption of Global Standards

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    Speaking in Beijing, Emmanuel Faber lauded China's leadership and outlined the next phase of implementation for global rules.

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    Climate Risk

    Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests

    By Editors | 02/07/2025

    Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

    The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore Business Federation Calls for Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

    The SBF recommends extending the compliance deadline by 1-2 years to allow small- and mid-cap companies to build up their capabilities.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

    The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

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    Climate Risk

    Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.

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    Climate Risk

    Singapore Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Voluntary Carbon Credits

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

    The guidance is designed to support credible corporate decarbonisation plans and enhance market confidence in VCMs.

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