Sustainability & ESG

Alternative Markets

SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.

Trading & Investment

CFFEX Invites Proposals on Green Finance, Algorithmic Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The CFFEX has launched a call for research on key topics, including the path to further internationalisation and programmatic trading regulation.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Expands Climate Disclosure Guidance Ahead of IFRS Roll-out

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has released five new sector-specific examples, including for commercial banks, ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting for large firms beginning in 2026.

Climate Risk

Bangladesh Launches Second Phase of Climate Finance Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The new phase will update the Climate Fiscal Framework, strengthen climate finance tracking, and draft a National Climate Finance Strategy.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Overhauls Auditor Reporting Guide with Sustainability Focus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

ASIC has reissued its guidance clarifying auditors' duties to report suspected breaches, including new obligations for sustainability reports and super funds.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea to Integrate Industrial Accident Risk into Financial Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The new measures will require financial firms to factor companies' safety records into lending, insurance, and investment decisions, introducing penalties and incentives.

Cybersecurity

China Advances Legal Reforms on Cybersecurity, Bankruptcy, Green Finance

By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

Beijing’s top legislature is reviewing draft laws that will impose tougher cybersecurity penalties, overhaul corporate bankruptcy proceedings and establish a national carbon market.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX RegCo Urges REITs to Unlock Value, Brace for Stricter Climate Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

SGX RegCo will move towards a disclosure-based regime while tightening climate reporting standards, said Tan Boon Gin.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Clarifies Audit Rules for Mandatory Sustainability Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

ASIC has detailed assurance requirements for new climate reports, including auditor independence, liability, and a phased-in approach.