Sustainability & ESG

Emerging Prudential Risks

HKMA Financial Stability Report Flags Risks From Global Tensions, AI Boom

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

Hong Kong’s banking sector remains resilient but faces risks from global uncertainties and the AI boom, the HKMA says.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Launches Educational Modules for New Sustainability Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

ASIC has released self-paced training modules to help firms prepare for the country's new mandatory climate reporting regime.

Sustainable Finance

Korea Must Bridge Gap Between Financial Strength and Climate Action: IEEFA

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

New commentary highlights a significant misalignment in South Korea’s climate finance, urging robust regulatory and policy reforms to match its advanced financial system.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Policy Lenders Form 'One Team' to Expand Productive Finance

By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

Six state-backed financial institutions have signed an MOU to coordinate support for innovation industries, following a directive from the FSC.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Targets Deficiencies in Sustainability, Governance Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

FSA annual review identifies persistent and new shortcomings in corporate reporting, focusing on substance over form in key areas.

Sustainable Finance

India Offers Template for Integrating Social Impact in Capital Markets: WEF

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

SEBI has created new instruments, professional standards, and reporting requirements to integrate social impact into India’s capital markets.

Climate Risk

Japanese FIs Could Be Underpricing Climate Risk as Litigation Heats Up

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 26/03/2026

Structural barriers in Japan’s courts shield banks from immediate legal exposure, but pressures are building.

Credit Risk

APRA: Widening Insurance Protection Gap Creates Systemic Risk for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

Stress test maps out how a growing pool of uninsured homes directly elevates credit default and collateral risk within bank mortgage books.