Sustainability & ESG

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Taps London Stock Exchange for Financial Hub Development

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

A series of agreements aim to connect Vietnamese firms to international capital markets and support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitions to become a next-generation financial centre.

Sustainable Finance

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.

Reporting & Disclosures

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

CBDCs

Bank of Korea to Develop Digital Currency-Based Index Insurance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

BOK and the Korea Insurance Institute will form a joint task force to create a proof-of-concept model for automated, smart contract-based payouts.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

Operational Risk

OJK Indonesia to Strengthen Insurance and Pension Fund Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

OJK is issuing new rules on governance and risk-based supervision, setting ambitious growth targets to support national development and sustainable finance.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Geopolitical Risk Drives Central Bank Pivot to Gold and Diversification

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2026

Annual survey of 101 central bank reserve managers reveals a significant shift in strategy, with a focus on portfolio resilience amid rising global tensions.

Stablecoins

Korea Drafts Bill to Regulate Stablecoins and Tokenised Assets

By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2026

New draft bill from the ruling party proposes bringing stablecoins under foreign exchange laws and requiring real-world assets to be held in trust.