Sustainability & ESG

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Kazakhstan Deepen Ties with Finance and Tech Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2026

A high-level Hong Kong delegation has signed seven agreements in Astana, aiming to boost cooperation in technology, finance, and trade.

Credit Risk

IMF Urges Hong Kong to Bolster Oversight of Property and NBFI Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

The report calls for sustained vigilance over CRE exposures, enhanced system-wide stress testing, and stronger climate risk integration for FIs.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Expands Sustainable Bond Framework to Attract Private Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2026

Cambodia’s securities regulator has launched new guidance for social and sustainability bonds, aiming to standardise issuance and combat greenwashing.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan to Overhaul Corporate Disclosure Rules to Cut Overlap

By Editors | 02/06/2026

The move aims to reduce the reporting burden on listed companies by streamlining securities reports and business reports from the fiscal year 2027.

Reporting & Disclosures

US SEC Proposes Full Reversal of 2024 Climate Disclosure Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

The regulator has proposed a full rescission of its landmark rules, citing concerns over statutory authority and a return to financial materiality.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan Launches Third-Phase ESG Plan for State-Owned FIs

By Editors | 02/06/2026

The plan introduces new carbon reduction targets and mandates engagement with clients based on Taiwan's sustainable activities guidelines.

Sustainable Finance

India Amends CSR Rules to Permit Social Stock Exchange Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2026

Corporates can now channel up to 10 percent of their CSR budget into non-profit instruments, gaining an exemption from project impact assessment rules.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues First Sovereign Green Bonds in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2026

The heavily oversubscribed CNY 6 billion issuance will help deepen the city's offshore RMB market and fund national climate goals.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Basel Institute on Governance Joins Anti-Corruption Push in Forest Carbon Markets

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The new initiative led by Transparency International will develop anti-corruption guidelines and strengthen governance in forest carbon markets, with a focus on Indonesia, Ghana and Cameroon.