Sustainability & ESG

Alternative Markets

Australia, UK Deepen Investment Ties as Super Funds Hunt for European Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

The new pact comes as a delegation of Australia’s largest pension funds tours France and the UK seeking private market deals.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Launches ASEAN's First Circular Economy Certification for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The government-backed initiative aims to help small businesses access green financing and meet stricter global ESG standards.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Chief Outlines Agenda to Drive Sustainable Transition Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The HKMA has outlined its multi-year action agenda, using supervision, taxonomies and fintech to steer capital towards decarbonisation.

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.