Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

NSE India to Channel 10% of CSR Funds via Social Stock Exchange

By Editors | 11/06/2026

The move follows a key regulatory change from the MCA permitting CSR spending through listed social impact instruments.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka Moves to Operationalise Green Finance Taxonomy

By Editors | 11/06/2026

The initiative, supported by the EU, focuses on the practical application of the framework for financial institutions and corporations.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Directs State Funds to Back ‘Value Up’ Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

A new programme will see government-linked funds allocate capital to listed firms that improve governance, transparency and long-term value creation strategies.

Reporting & Disclosures

GLEIF and GEM Partner to Map Energy Assets to LEIs

By Editors | 10/06/2026

A new data mapping initiative links global energy assets to their legal owners, aiming to help firms meet climate-related reporting obligations.

Reporting & Disclosures

South Korea Proposes Major Overhaul of Stewardship Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

The first major revision in a decade will expand the code's scope to ESG factors and new asset classes, and introduce a formal monitoring system.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK Proposes Axing TCFD Product Reports for Investment Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2026

FCA consults on replacing detailed climate reports with a more targeted regime, aiming to reduce firm compliance burdens and improve investor usability.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Launches BDT 190 Billion Refinancing Package

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2026

The central bank has rolled out four new schemes to boost lending to agriculture, SMEs, green industries and non-garment export sectors.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Survey: Japan's ESG Market Eases as Firms Seek Policy Support

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

BOJ survey shows a decline in new ESG bond issuance and highlights calls for government incentives for transition finance and challenges in implementing new disclosure rules.

Reporting & Disclosures

Tokyo Exchange to Tackle Disclosure Gaps, Growth Market Challenges

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

The TSE plans new surveys and support initiatives following a review of its 2022 market reforms, targeting non-disclosing firms and struggling startups.