Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

IPSF Identifies APAC Divergence on 'DNSH' Rules for Green Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

A new report shows Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are advancing sustainable finance frameworks but differ significantly on implementing key environmental safeguards.

Sustainable Finance

Bangladesh Consults on First National Climate Finance Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

The strategy aims to align public and private investment to secure the USD 26 billion needed annually for climate resilience.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Proposes Major Update to Financial Advertising Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

ASIC seeks feedback on updated guidance incorporating rules on past performance, greenwashing, and social media influencers ('finfluencers').

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

Sustainable Finance

Brunei Launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Drive ESG Integration

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

The national plan sets out four key pillars to build a climate-resilient financial sector and guide the country’s transition toward sustainable, Shariah-aligned investment practices.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

Reporting & Disclosures

CA ANZ Launches Guidance to Support Climate and Sustainability Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The new 'Sustainability Playbook' aims to enable accountants to support companies in meeting the requirements under Australia and New Zealand's climate reporting regimes.

Sustainable Finance

Koscom Launches System to Ease Carbon Credit Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

In collaboration with KRX, the intermediary platform allows financial institutions to trade carbon credits more easily, lowering market entry barriers.

Sustainable Finance

South Korea Opens Carbon Trading to Financial Firms

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Seoul permits asset managers and banks to trade emissions credits via brokerages to boost liquidity and price discovery mechanisms.