Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia Upgrades ‘Green Calculator’ for Emissions Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The central bank has released an enhanced tool to help the banking sector measure carbon emissions, including Scope 3 for the first time.

Tokenisation

Korea Taps DB Securities for Busan Carbon Asset STO Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The project will test the tokenisation of carbon reduction revenue rights for fractional investment under a government-backed initiative in Busan.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Guidance on Sustainability-Related Claims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

The FMA has released its updated disclosure framework for sustainable financial products, emphasising clarity and the prevention of greenwashing.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX Board Diversity Improves, Conviction Gap Remains: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

Women hold 25.8 percent of board seats at top SGX firms, but a study reveals a need to deepen conviction and strengthen inclusion practices beyond representation.

Sustainable Finance

Korean FIs to Contribute KRW 2 Trillion to Social Finance This Year: Regulator

By Editors | 11/05/2026

Regulators are enhancing public and private support mechanisms, including plans to amend the Credit Union Act and improve data infrastructure for social economy organisations.

Sustainable Finance

IFC Prices First-Ever Public Green Wonton Bond in Hong Kong

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The IFC has priced a HKD 6 billion deal, the first public green bond in Hong Kong’s market for foreign-issued, HKD-denominated debt.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Mandates 'Three Chiefs' in Overhaul of Bank Internal Controls

By Editors | 10/05/2026

New rules introduce a 'three lines model', require dedicated compliance, risk and info-sec chiefs, and embed ESG and operational resilience.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo and Luxembourg Sign Financial Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and cross-border investment between the two financial hubs.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Thailand Approves THB 400 Billion in Emergency Lending for Energy Crisis

By Editors | 08/05/2026

The emergency borrowing aims to provide immediate economic relief and fund a long-term energy transition, though it faces criticism over a lack of transparency and fiscal risk.