Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

China Issues Work Plan for Opening Up Services Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2025

The plan includes several measures specific to the financial industry, including attracting overseas funds to invest in green projects

Sustainable Finance

Taipei Exchange to Establish Green Securities Certification System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2025

TPEx will launch a green securities certification system in 2026 to encourage enterprises to engage in green and sustainable economic activities.

Operational Risk

Taiwan FSC Proposes to Update Internal Control Rules for Banks, FHCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The amendments aim to strengthen risk management, audit independence, cybersecurity, and sustainability practices across banks and financial holding companies.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam to Launch Pilot Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in June

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The scheme aims to support the country’s 2050 net-zero target, with flexible offset rules, phased implementation, and a dedicated carbon exchange.

Climate Risk

EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025

The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI Set to Commence Review of ESG Disclosure Requirements

By Editors | 22/04/2025

A review due to start next month is expected to ease requirements for smaller listed companies to make sustainability and ESG-related disclosures.

Climate Risk

UNEP FI Publishes Version 3 Guidance for Banks on Climate Target Setting

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2025

Version 3 contains new sections covering stakeholder engagement and the role of carbon credits in helping banks achieve their climate targets.

Sustainable Finance

ACCC Proposes Conditions for Sustainable Finance Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2025

ACCC is seeking public input on authorising ASFI and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance.

Climate Risk

China Publishes 2025 Plans for Carbon Emissions Trading Market

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025

China released detailed plans for managing the market and expanding it to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries this year.