Sustainability & ESG

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Hong Kong to Align First Five-Year Plan with Mainland China Blueprint

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Hong Kong will create its first five-year development framework, personally led by its chief executive, to synchronise with Mainland China's national strategy.

Climate Risk

BSP Taps Space Agency to Integrate Satellite Data into Financial Supervision

By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

The BSP will use geospatial tools to monitor physical risk exposures, inflation drivers and disaster impacts on economic stability.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Taps Germany-backed Initiative to Advance Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

The SHIFT initiative focuses on strengthening the capacity of Vietnam’s financial institutions to design and deliver green finance products.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Finalises Technical ESG Guidelines Ahead of First Mandatory Reporting Cycle

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing bourses issue methodologies for energy, water and pollutant disclosures, enforcing double materiality standards for major indices.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Spares FSS From State Oversight, Imposes New Rules

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The FSS will avoid public institution status but must consult on staffing and disclose executive expenses amid autonomy concerns.

Sustainable Finance

Korea Approves First Investment by New National Growth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

The FSC authorises the first of seven 'mega projects', deploying state capital to catalyse private investment in renewable energy.

Anti-Money Laundering

EU, Vietnam Agree to Cooperate on Banking Supervision, AML, Sustainable Finance

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership includes commitments to align financial standards, combat sanctions circumvention and develop emissions trading systems.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong Unveils 2026-28 Plan to Cement Sustainable Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

New priorities focus on strengthening disclosure, scaling transition finance, and developing adaptation finance capabilities to support Asia's low-carbon transition.