Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASEAN Releases Version 4 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The framework provides common regional reference for green and transition investments. It will remain a “living document”, updated periodically.

    Sustainable Finance

    ICMA Launches Transition Bond Guidelines to Fuel Sustainable Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The guidance and an updated handbook will help boost credible and transparent financing for climate-transition projects, particularly within hard-to-abate sectors globally.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Penalises Super Funds HESTA and Prime Super for Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2025

    The two funds paid a combined AUD 56,340 in penalties for misleading statements about their ESG investment policies on tobacco and carbon emissions.

    Sustainable Finance

    Governments Launch Framework for Corporate Carbon Credit Use

    By Mark Johnston | 07/11/2025

    New principles and action plan aim to inform national policies and provide clarity for companies investing in high-integrity carbon markets.

    Sustainable Finance

    Bursa Malaysia, AmInvest Launch First SRI-Qualified ETF

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    The launch of FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia ETF is expected to expand investor access to ESG-focused investment opportunities.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    IAIS Warns of Stability Risk from NatCat Protection Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    IAIS report says uninsured losses in emerging economies could shift systemic risk onto the banking sector, threatening financial stability.

    Capital Adequacy

    MAS Pushes AI, Capital, Climate Finance for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    MAS outlined plans to expand insurance-linked securities, support sustainable infrastructure investment, and promote safe AI adoption.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Global Banking Coalition to Tackle AI Bias in Defining Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2025

    The Global Alliance for Banking on Values is mobilising its 72-bank network to retrain LLMs, citing a systemic pro-profit bias.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    China Urges Financial Sector to Link Green Trade Finance to Carbon Footprint Data

    By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

    New MOFCOM guidelines encourage financial institutions to create services based on carbon accounting, backed by a new national database and standards.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO Urges Tougher Application of Principles for ESG Benchmarks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2025

    IOSCO says existing rules are a base, but supplemental guidance is needed to tackle greenwashing and subjective data risks in ESG indices.

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