Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Expands Green Bond Push with Phase III of CSBA Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

SERC has launched the third phase of a programme to deepen the country’s green finance market, offering issuers technical and financial support to meet global standards for sustainable debt.

Reporting & Disclosures

India: Parliamentary Panel Calls for New ESG Body to Combat Greenwashing

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The parliamentary committee has urged the MCA to create a specialised body and amend company law to fight misleading environmental claims.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Amends Rules to Boost ESG and Overseas Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The SEC has expanded the investment universe for ESG funds to include digital tokens and relaxed criteria for investing in foreign collective investment schemes.

Sustainable Finance

SEBI Proposes Third-party Review Rules for Green Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The rules include eligibility and conduct requirements for independent third-party reviewers, aligned with standards for other ESG-labelled debt instruments.

Structural Regulation

ICAI Partners with IVCA, NSE IX to Strengthen India’s Financial Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The partnerships are expected to enhance governance, and boost investor protection, both key pillars in India’s journey toward a $5 trillion economy.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Flags Widespread Flaws in Climate Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

The FMA has criticised firms for vague risk disclosures and clarified that the regime mandates transparency, not specific climate action.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan FSC Issues Draft Guidelines on Inclusive Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

The guidelines focus on human-centred design, fairness and accessibility, and continuous improvement to ensure digital financial services meet the needs of all users.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

By Editors | 02/08/2025

The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.