Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia Reopens International Carbon Trading with New Decree

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

New rules establish a decentralised registry and recognise international standards, aiming to attract foreign investment after a four-year hiatus.

Climate Risk

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.

Nature & Biodiversity

ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Pushes Market-Based Financing for Climate Adaptation

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The SC highlighted that market-based financing is essential to scale climate adaptation and resilience across Malaysia’s economy.

Reporting & Disclosures

Vietnam Unveils Green Bond Handbook to Boost Transparency and Attract Investment

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Vietnam's State Securities Commission has launched a new guide for green bond disclosures to align with global standards.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.

Structural Regulation

SFC Launches New Channel to Streamline REITs Authorisations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The SFC aims to cut REIT approval time to four weeks and ease documentary requirements for secondary offerings to boost the market.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia to Commence Work to Develop New Carbon Registry

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

The partnership will explore the development of a state-level Sarawak Carbon Registry, aiming to establish a robust, transparent framework for listing and tracking carbon credits.