Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Framework for Food Value Chain

By Editors | 01/06/2025

New criteria target post-farm emissions, guiding investment in sustainable food systems beyond agricultural production.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Appoints Committee to Review Corporate Governance Code

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Committee to examine board independence, diversity, and sustainability disclosures, ensuring Singapore remains a trusted global financial hub.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Launches Books to Promote Islamic Ethics and Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

A task force will also be set up to drive the adoption of environmental stewardship principles and responsible business and trade practices.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC to Take “Pragmatic” Approach to Enforcing Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Commissioner Kate O’Rourke discussed ASIC’s phased approach to enforcement and efforts to ease the burden on smaller entities.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosures in Annual Reports

By Editors | 29/05/2025

Large listed companies will adopt the rules first. Scope 3 emissions disclosures deferred until timelines are finalised.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Launches Environmental and Social Risk Handbook for Banks

By Editors | 28/05/2025

The handbook provides practical guidance to banks for building and operating effective systems for managing environmental and social risk.

Sustainable Finance

Korea Launches Programme to Cultivate Green Finance Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The FSC, FSS, Ministry of Environment and other departments have joined hands to help financial institutions strengthen their climate finance capabilities.

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.