Sustainability & ESG

Climate Risk

BIS Proposes 'Carbon Returns' to Tackle Uncertainty in Green Portfolios

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

New working paper introduces "carbon returns" to help investors better integrate climate goals with financial performance in sovereign bond portfolios.

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra to Launch Next-Generation Carbon Registry on 27 July

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

The new platform aims to improve transparency and efficiency across the carbon credit lifecycle amid broader standards updates.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Details Five-Year Plan, 'Finance+' Strategy to Boost IFC Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2026

The government has initiated a public consultation on its inaugural five-year plan, outlining a shift to a more "catalytic role" to align with national strategy.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Targets Greenwashing and Style Drift in New Fund Rules

By Mark Johnston | 16/06/2026

AMAC has released three new guidelines to boost investor protection and standardise ESG and thematic fund management.

ESG Data

CDP Splits into Commercial and Non-Profit Arms with PE Backing

By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2026

The environmental disclosure platform will separate its commercial operations, backed by Permira, from a science-led foundation to enhance its data and technology.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippine Stock Exchange Becomes First Bourse to Join CDP as Signatory

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The move aims to advance sustainable finance and corporate transparency by encouraging listed firms to report on environmental impacts.

Nature & Biodiversity

BNM, World Bank, UNDP Report Flags Significant Nature Risk in Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

A new report finds over half of Malaysian bank loans are to sectors highly dependent on nature, outlining recommendations for managing these risks.

Structural Regulation

China Finalises Tougher Disclosure Rules for Private Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New rules effective 1 September mandate look-through transparency for complex products, differentiated reporting, and expand liability to custodians and service providers.

Trading & Investment

SFC Chair Urges Chinese Asset Managers to Leverage Hong Kong for Global Growth

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

The SFC has set out key expectations for mainland asset managers, focusing on overseas expansion, innovation, and quality-led growth to serve the real economy.