Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASEAN Needs Stronger Voice in Sustainability Reporting: ACCA

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

A new report calls for coordinated advocacy and ISSB alignment to manage risks, ease the reporting burden, and reflect the region's economic importance.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.

Reporting & Disclosures

New ESG Guidance Released for Business Valuation Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The guidance outlines how valuation professionals can identify, request, and incorporate ESG-related information into business valuations under IVS 2025.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Launches New ESG Body to Facilitate Green Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

SEAM will connect firms with ESG solution providers and help members access sustainable finance through verified performance data.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Issues "Near-Final" Guidance on Reporting Uncertainties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The guidance shows how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in financial statements, using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.