Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Establishes Steering Committee to Develop IFCs

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

Ho Chi Minh City would focus on traditional financial services while Danang would specialise in areas like green finance, trade facilitation, and fintech.

Reporting & Disclosures

South Korea to Unveil ESG Disclosure Roadmap Next Month

By Editors | 24/05/2025

FSC to release ESG reporting guidelines in June in the face of industry concerns over Scope 3 measurement and shifting policy in other jurisdictions.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Tightens Audit and Sustainability Scrutiny for FY2025–26

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

ASIC shifts to randomised audit file selection while enforcing first-time mandatory climate disclosure compliance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singaporeans Want Banks With More Societal Impact: ABS Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

While trust in Singapore’s banks remains strong, many Singaporeans expect them to play a more meaningful role in serving the community.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Needs a Harmonised Carbon Market Framework: IETA

By Editors | 23/05/2025

Harmonised carbon policies across Southeast Asia can help boost private sector investment by reducing friction for carbon credit trading.

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Remains Focused on Basel III, Third-Party Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2025

Basel Committee remains focused on timely Basel III implementation and will finalise third-party risk principles by year-end.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore’s ACRA Launches Guidebook for ESG Trainers

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

The guidebook will support the development of sustainability reporting training programmes and prepare professionals for climate disclosure requirements.

Reporting & Disclosures

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

Sustainable Finance

IOSCO Outlines Five Key Pillars for a Robust Sustainable Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO details pathways to enhance regulatory frameworks, transparency, and market integrity in the sustainable bond market.