Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

ISO Publishes Global Standard for Financial Sector Transition Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/06/2026

The new certifiable standard, ISO 32212, aims to provide a common framework for banks, insurers, and investors to develop credible net-zero plans.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Partners with Turkish University on Islamic Finance

By Editors | 07/06/2026

The partnership aims to strengthen global thought leadership on Maqasid al-Shariah principles and reinforce Malaysia’s position in Islamic finance.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesian Banks Call for Directed Consolidation Blueprint

By Editors | 05/06/2026

Indonesia's banking association has told a parliamentary committee that a clear, government-led roadmap with incentives is needed to drive sector consolidation.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian MP Calls for Sweeping AI Laws, Citing Systemic Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

New discussion paper calls for urgent, wide-ranging legislation to govern AI, including a new digital duty of care, stronger privacy laws, and rules for taxing international technology firms.

Reporting & Disclosures

India Proposes New Standard for Sustainability Assurance Engagements

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

The ICAI has released a draft standard, SSA 5000, to establish audit-like requirements for providing assurance on ESG disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

FSC Taiwan Sets Sustainability Reporting Deadlines for Listed Firms

By Editors | 04/06/2026

The FSC has confirmed deadlines for all listed companies and introduced new tools to ease the reporting burden.

Climate Risk

Global Equities to Miss 2050 Net Zero Target by 40 Years: Schroders

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2026

New proprietary model from Schroders projects global equity markets will reach net zero emissions closer to 2090, highlighting a gap between corporate promises and delivery.

Reporting & Disclosures

India ICAI Overhauls Accountant Ethics Code, Eases Ad Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2026

The revised code introduces dedicated ethical standards for sustainability assurance, addresses the use of AI in audits, and strengthens auditor independence requirements in line with global standards.

Reporting & Disclosures

WFE Calls for Urgent Action on Fragmented Sustainability Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2026

The WFE urges regulators to align standards and adopt deference mechanisms to reduce cross-border compliance costs and complexity.