Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.

Sustainable Finance

BSEC Proposes New Bond Rules to Boost Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The BSEC has proposed new bond categories, including Gender and Orange Bonds, while tightening reporting and governance standards and reducing issuance fees to attract sustainable investment.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Unveils Illustrative Guides for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

Two sector-focused illustrative reports have been released by ACSR to provide practical examples of sustainability reporting in line with IFRS S1 and S2.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Proposes Earlier Disclosure of Shareholder Meeting Materials

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

Proposed amendments will require listed companies to publish shareholder meeting handbooks 30 days in advance and annual reports 14 days before meetings.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka Launches First Blue Bond Under New Regulatory Framework

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The issuance by DFCC Bank will fund ocean sustainability projects, aligning with international standards and marking a first for the nation.

Nature & Biodiversity

UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.

Reporting & Disclosures

Pakistan Opens Consultation on Expanded ESG Disclosure Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

Pakistan’s securities regulator has proposed additions to ESG disclosure rules, with mandatory reporting set after 2029, to align listed firms with climate goals.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines SEC Launches Southeast Asia's First Green Equity Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

New rules require listed firms to derive over 50 percent of revenue from sustainable activities to qualify.