Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

G20: Reality Meets Regulation for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

By Peter Guy | 05/09/2016

Governance and operational transparency will challenge its prestige once operations begin.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX Finalises Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

Singapore Exchange introduces reporting on ‘comply or explain’ basis.

Reporting & Disclosures

Former SGX Head of Regulation Joins FSB Taskforce

By Samuel Riding | 22/01/2016

Yeo Lian Sim appointed to taskforce on climate-related financial disclosures.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Clears Way for India Exchange Listings

By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2015

Regulator clarifies listing framework for initial public offerings by stock exchanges, depository firms.

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia to Introduce Green Financing Rules

By Samuel Riding | 24/11/2015

Financial services authority aims to curb bank lending to industries that damage the environment.

Liquidity Risk

Singapore Consults on LCR Disclosure Requirements

By Editors | 11/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on a set of proposed disclosure requirements to complement the Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement for banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan Consults on Stewardship and Governance Codes

By Editors | 27/09/2015

Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) is seeking public comments on issues relating to the adoption and improvement of the country’s stewardship and governance codes.

Sustainable Finance

S. Korea Pledges US$600 Million for Asian Infrastructure Projects

By Editors | 25/05/2015

South Korea will provide US$600 million in soft loans for major development projects in Asia over the next three years following a deal signed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Sustainable Finance

Japan Expands Aid for Asia’s Infrastructure to $110 Billion, as China Backs AIIB

By Editors | 21/05/2015

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled on Thursday a plan to expand Japan’s financing for infrastructure projects in Asia to $110 billion, as China spearheads a new regional investment bank.