Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Outlines 2025 Plans to Strengthen the Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

The SC will develop its next capital market masterplan, advance ACMF initiatives, and prepare for FATF and CG Watch assessments.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Trust Industry Facing Regulatory Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2025

HKTA and KPMG published a report shedding light on the state of  Hong Kong’s trust industry, including mounting compliance costs and regulatory challenges.

Sustainable Finance

Bangladesh Pushes Greater Inclusivity in Green Finance and CMSME Sector

By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

Bangladesh Bank seeks to boost financial inclusivity by linking green, CMSME financing with gender parity and development goals.

Climate Risk

Japan’s Largest Bank Set to Exit Net-Zero Banking Alliance

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

MUFG will reportedly join Nomura Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in withdrawing from the NZBA.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Lowers Minimum Investment Size on Social Stock Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

The lower minimum application size for ZCZP Instruments is expected to make social investments more accessible to smaller investors.

Sustainable Finance

China to Issue CNY-Denominated Green Bonds in London

By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

China’s first CNY sovereign green bond in London seeks global investment for the country’s ambitious climate targets.

Climate Risk

Korean Regulators Reveal Results of Climate Change Stress Test

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/03/2025

Under a scenario where no action is taken to reduce emissions, financial firms would face KRW 45.7 trillion in losses by 2100.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore’s Banks Embrace the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

MAS information paper reveals how banks are referencing the taxonomy in their sustainable financing frameworks.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Court Orders Active Super to Pay A$10.5m for Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2025

This is ASIC’s third successful greenwashing case, sending a “strong message” to companies that their sustainable investment claims need to reflect their true position.