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Sustainability & ESG
Climate Risk
Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests
By Editors | 02/07/2025
Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.
Structural Regulation
Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam Approves Dual-Hub International Financial Centre Plan
By Editors | 01/07/2025
The plan establishes hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang with special policies on tax, forex, and law to attract investment.
Sustainable Finance
Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.
Sustainable Finance
ICMA Principles Release Guidance on Sustainable Bonds for Nature
By Editors | 27/06/2025
A new practitioner’s guide and other updates aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in the sustainable bond market.
Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore Business Federation Calls for Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025
The SBF recommends extending the compliance deadline by 1-2 years to allow small- and mid-cap companies to build up their capabilities.
Sustainable Finance
HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025
HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value
By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025
The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.
Reporting & Disclosures
SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025
The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.
Reporting & Disclosures
China Issues Draft Guidance for Sustainability Disclosure Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025
China’s Ministry of Finance seeks feedback on draft application guidelines for the new corporate sustainability disclosure standards.
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