Climate Risk

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

    Sustainable Finance

    IEEFA Urges Policy Action to Fill Southeast Asia's Adaptation Finance Gap

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    Report says clearer rules for green finance and strategic use of capital markets are vital for the region's climate resilience.

    Climate Risk

    ISDA Adapts NGFS Climate Scenarios for Trading Books

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

    ISDA has translated NGFS short-term scenarios into market shocks but notes they are less severe than supervisory stress tests.

    Sustainable Finance

    Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

    By Editors | 10/02/2026

    The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia Set to Issue Consultation on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Regulators will seek feedback on a national green taxonomy while a climate finance lab advances projects needing over MYR 4 billion.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    WFE Sets Out Blueprint for Effective Sustainability Taxonomies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/02/2026

    The WFE proposes science-based, flexible, and interoperable frameworks that guide sustainable investment, support economic transition, and prevent greenwashing.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IPSASB Issues First Global Climate Reporting Standard for Public Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    The new standard, aligned with the ISSB's IFRS S2, aims to boost transparency on climate-related fiscal risks in public finances.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    FSC Korea Outlines Plans for Introducing Mandatory ESG Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    The regulator plans a phased-in approach starting with large firms. Scope 3 emissions will be included after a grace period

    Sustainable Finance

    Vietnam and ADB Launch $2m Initiative to Boost Green Banking Capacity

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    The collaborative project aims to strengthen green banking practices, develop green taxonomy frameworks, and help the sector manage climate risks.

    Sustainable Finance

    Vietnam Launches Green Transition Alliance to Boost Sustainable Growth

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

    The association will connect businesses with government and international partners, and support net-zero and ESG initiatives across the country.

    Sustainable Finance

    Korea Launches Green Task Force, Pledges Financial Support for Climate Goals

    By Editors | 03/02/2026

    The K-GX initiative will develop a national strategy supported by financial incentives and regulatory reform to drive decarbonisation and investment.

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