Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

Operational Risk

OJK Indonesia to Strengthen Insurance and Pension Fund Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

OJK is issuing new rules on governance and risk-based supervision, setting ambitious growth targets to support national development and sustainable finance.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Geopolitical Risk Drives Central Bank Pivot to Gold and Diversification

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2026

Annual survey of 101 central bank reserve managers reveals a significant shift in strategy, with a focus on portfolio resilience amid rising global tensions.

Stablecoins

Korea Drafts Bill to Regulate Stablecoins and Tokenised Assets

By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2026

New draft bill from the ruling party proposes bringing stablecoins under foreign exchange laws and requiring real-world assets to be held in trust.

Sustainable Finance

Thai SEC Consults on New Transition and Amber Bond Frameworks

By Editors | 13/04/2026

SEC seeking feedback on new rules designed to expand funding channels for climate transition activities aligned with its national taxonomy.

Sustainable Finance

Australia to Tighten Foreign Investor CGT Rules, Offer Renewables Discount

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

New draft legislation aims to strengthen Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax regime while offering a temporary, targeted discount for renewable energy investments.

Climate Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.