Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Australia to Tighten Foreign Investor CGT Rules, Offer Renewables Discount

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

New draft legislation aims to strengthen Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax regime while offering a temporary, targeted discount for renewable energy investments.

Climate Risk

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Climate Risk

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

Credit Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Sees Improved Climate Reporting Ahead of ISSB Shift

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

A new review shows more SGX-listed firms are making TCFD disclosures, though full compliance varies ahead of mandatory ISSB adoption.