Sustainability & ESG

CBDCs

DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

Nature & Biodiversity

APAC Leads in Nature Disclosures as COP 30 Approaches

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 17/09/2025

TNFD will be releasing its first-ever Status Report on 25 September during the New York Climate Week, highlighting Asia's leadership in adoption.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Opens 4th International Office in New York

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

The new office is expected to expand the exchange's presence and attract global investors.

Sustainable Finance

Thai SEC Proposes Broader Rules for Sustainability-Linked Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Thailand's securities regulator is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to allow for more innovative and flexible sustainability-linked bond structures.

Sustainable Finance

Alliance Finance Launches Sri Lanka’s First Social Bond on CSE

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

The LKR 2 billion issue is aimed at funding projects that support MSMEs, rural entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic growth.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Issues Detailed Guidance for Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

By Editors | 16/09/2025

New guidelines detail double materiality assessments and value chain reporting, while introducing a proportionality principle to ease the compliance burden.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves New National Climate Finance Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The strategy aims to attract private capital for climate resilience through incentives and partnerships, targeting key sectors like renewable energy.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong FSDC Report Spotlights Innovations in Impact Investing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

A new FSDC report showcases local case studies to demonstrate Hong Kong's strategic positioning to serve as a regional hub for channelling purpose-driven capital.