Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Eyes Green, Digital Finance to Boost China-ASEAN Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

MAS deputy managing director Leong Sing Chiong said FIs are exploring partnerships in areas such as capital market linkages, digital finance and sustainable finance.

Trading & Investment

PSE Signs MoU Establishing Partnership with Taipei Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

PSE and TPEx will cooperate on SME market incubation, ESG practices, ETFs, and bond and equity derivatives.

Trading & Investment

SET Chairman Outlines Strategy to Restore Investor Confidence

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The strategy includes enhanced trading regulations, stronger investor protection, market development initiatives, and ESG-related measures

Trading & Investment

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Waives Fees on ESG Bond and Digital Token Issuance

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The SEC has waived application and filing fees for three years to promote ESG finance and support the country’s creative sector.

Sustainable Finance

SEBI Unveils New Framework for ESG Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2025

The framework aims to boost transparency and standardisation in the ESG debt market and curb “purpose-washing”.

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Developments Shaping APAC Capital Markets: ASIFMA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

ASIFMA survey reveals rising confidence in APAC capital markets despite geopolitical headwinds. The findings suggest that regulatory clarity is key.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.