Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia, BoardRoom Collaborate to Boost Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

A new partnership with corporate and advisory services provider BoardRoom Group aims to extend sustainability reporting to more listed companies.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Establishes Steering Committee to Develop IFCs

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

Ho Chi Minh City would focus on traditional financial services while Danang would specialise in areas like green finance, trade facilitation, and fintech.

Reporting & Disclosures

South Korea to Unveil ESG Disclosure Roadmap Next Month

By Editors | 24/05/2025

FSC to release ESG reporting guidelines in June in the face of industry concerns over Scope 3 measurement and shifting policy in other jurisdictions.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Tightens Audit and Sustainability Scrutiny for FY2025–26

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

ASIC shifts to randomised audit file selection while enforcing first-time mandatory climate disclosure compliance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singaporeans Want Banks With More Societal Impact: ABS Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

While trust in Singapore’s banks remains strong, many Singaporeans expect them to play a more meaningful role in serving the community.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Needs a Harmonised Carbon Market Framework: IETA

By Editors | 23/05/2025

Harmonised carbon policies across Southeast Asia can help boost private sector investment by reducing friction for carbon credit trading.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Remains Focused on Basel III, Third-Party Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Basel Committee remains focused on timely Basel III implementation and will finalise third-party risk principles by year-end.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.