Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Finalises IFRS-aligned Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Listed firms will be required to report on sustainability in annual reports from 2026, but a two-year extension will be granted for Scope 3 emissions.

Sustainable Finance

APAC Banks Among Top Financiers in $1.6 Trillion Fossil Fuel Push

By Editors | 29/10/2025

New data shows major banks from China and Japan are among the top ten global financiers of fossil fuels since 2021, funding projects that challenge climate goals.

Climate Risk

HKMA Issues Additional Guidance on Climate Risk Management

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt quantitative metrics, bridge data gaps, and embed climate considerations across all traditional risk types.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Unveils New Initiatives to Develop Carbon Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

Singapore has launched new VCM guidance and an SGD 15 million MAS grant to accelerate credible decarbonisation and financial sector participation in the carbon markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Grants ‘No Action’ Relief on Climate Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The FMA is granting temporary relief to entities set to be excluded from its climate reporting regime, which will see thresholds significantly raised.

ESG Data

UK to Bring Global ESG Ratings Providers Under FCA Remit

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

The move will require overseas firms serving UK clients to be authorised, with new rules focusing on transparency and governance.

Climate Risk

Hong Kong to Issue Additional Guidance on Climate Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The HKMA will soon release additional guidance after observing banks making progress in quantitative frameworks and data-driven approaches.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka Launches National Climate Finance Strategy

By Editors | 27/10/2025

The strategy identifies 12 key financial instruments to help meet over USD 10 billion in climate needs and attract private capital.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.