Sustainability & ESG

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan to Phase in ISSB-Aligned Disclosure and Assurance from 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2025

    Regulators will require the largest firms to adopt the standards first, introducing a "safe harbour" provision to account for uncertain and forward-looking data.

    Structural Regulation

    China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    GIFT City Regulator Amends Proposals for TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

    Feedback on IFSCA's proposed regulations highlights concerns over re-registration costs, mandatory officer appointments, and restrictive client eligibility criteria.

    Sustainable Finance

    China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    Climate Risk

    FSB Halts New Climate Rules Amid US Pressure and Deep Divisions

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    The FSB has shelved new climate policy work, citing member divisions after a US pushback against a more aggressive agenda.

    Sustainable Finance

    Indonesia Launches REC Trading Platform to Power Clean Energy Future

    By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

    The renewable energy certificate trading market aims to boost renewable energy, attract global investors, and accelerate climate-aligned energy transition.

    Climate Risk

    HSBC Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Following US Lenders

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    HSBC has become the first major UK bank to depart the UN-convened climate group, citing the maturity of its own transition planning amid investor scrutiny.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation Clarifies Use of Industry Guidance for ISSB Standards

    By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2025

    The IFRS Foundation has published new guidance to support global firms implementing sustainability disclosure rules tailored to their industries.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.