Sustainability & ESG

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKIMR Outlines Hong Kong's Path to Become Transition Finance Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    A new report from the HKMA’s research arm outlines five key policy considerations to scale transition finance, following a global industry survey.

    Sustainable Finance

    Ma Jun’s Three-Level Plan to Unlock EMDE Green Finance Potential

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    Dr. Ma Jun’s CASI initiative targets regulatory, financial and project-level interventions to bridge the sustainable finance capacity gap in emerging markets.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Launches Fintech Hub with Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The city has partnered with the LSE to test new financial models and create a pathway for international capital.

    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan Launches TWD 300 Billion Scheme for Insurer Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

    The FSC is offering incentives to steer insurance funds into strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI, and infrastructure over the next three years.

    Sustainable Finance

    Japanese Firms Enter Emissions Credit Market Ahead of Caps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    Around 110 companies are joining Japan’s J-Credit market ahead of mandatory emissions caps set to be introduced from autumn 2027.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Taps London Stock Exchange for Financial Hub Development

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

    A series of agreements aim to connect Vietnamese firms to international capital markets and support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitions to become a next-generation financial centre.

    Sustainable Finance

    OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

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