Climate Risk

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

    Climate Risk

    IFRS Clarifies Proportionality in S2 Climate Scenario Analysis Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

    New guidance confirms firms must use scenario analysis to assess climate resilience, but the approach can be scaled to their circumstances.

    Climate Risk

    Korea Launching Near-Term Climate Stress Test for FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

    The joint exercise by the FSS, BOK and KMA will focus on climate-related financial shocks that could materialise within five years.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKMC Boosts Reverse Mortgage Payouts, Launches Green Property Incentive

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

    HKMC is increasing reverse mortgage payouts funded by a social bond, and offering cash incentives for mortgages on green-rated properties.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2026

    New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.

    Climate Risk

    MAS Issues Transition Planning Guidelines for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

    The new supervisory guidance requires banks, insurers and asset managers to strengthen climate risk management and support economy-wide transition efforts.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Philippines Finance Group, State Bank Launch ESG Guide

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    The guide provides practical advice on integrating ESG principles, with state-owned LANDBANK to distribute it to farmers and cooperatives.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippines SEC Pushes ASEAN for Sustainable Finance Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

    As 2026 ASEAN Capital Markets Forum chair, the regulator is spearheading a shift from framework development to creating tangible market impact.

    Sustainable Finance

    WFE Guide Outlines Path for Issuers to Access Transition Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

    New guide details how to build credible transition plans, choose the right instruments, and navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape to tap into the market.

    Climate Risk

    OJK Indonesia Launches Climate Finance Working Group with UK

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

    The partnership aims to mobilise green funding as OJK releases new tools for assessing banks' climate resilience and sustainability maturity.

    Climate Risk

    ASEAN+3 Must Move from Climate Frameworks to Enforcement

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 26/02/2026

    As climate risks rise, regulators need to turn supervisory frameworks into real incentives and penalties for banks and investors.

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