Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

China Issues New Rules to Steer Finance Towards Forestry Sector

By Editors | 26/08/2025

Regulators have unveiled measures expanding the scope of forest-related collateral, promoting carbon sink finance, and calling for new insurance products.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Extends Climate Reporting Deadlines to Support Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

SGX RegCo and ACRA have set a phased approach to climate reporting, allowing smaller listed and large non-listed companies to adopt later timelines.

Climate Risk

China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market

By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.

AI Risk & Governance

South Korea Details Major Regulatory Overhaul, KRW 100 Trillion Fund in AI Push

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

The new economic strategy will relax criminal liabilities for “well-meaning business owners” while strengthening civil and monetary liabilities.

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia Launches Platform to Connect Green Finance, Carbon Markets

By Editors | 23/08/2025

The new GISCO platform will support the development of green industry standards and an emissions trading system to meet Indonesia's decarbonisation goals.

Sustainable Finance

China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.

Climate Risk

HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

Reporting & Disclosures

KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms

By Editors | 21/08/2025

Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.