Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Sets Financial Reporting, Audit and Sustainability Focus for 2026–27

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2026

ASIC will focus on asset impairment, auditor independence, and the first wave of sustainability reports in its upcoming surveillance activities for the new financial year.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Flags Key Deficiencies in First Mandatory Climate Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2026

ASIC has published early observations on the first mandatory sustainability reports, highlighting several areas where entities are falling short of new requirements.

Structural Regulation

Investors Fear Japan May Weaken Corporate Governance Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2026

Proposed revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act are drawing criticism for favouring corporate interests over investor protection and shareholder rights.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Unveils Plan to Restore Investor Confidence

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

The BSEC has announced a multi-pronged strategy focusing on AI surveillance, market reforms, and faster digital IPOs to restore faith in the country's capital markets.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Issues Guide for Tech Sector Transition Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

Regulators have released a practical guide to help financial firms assess and fund the climate transition of the technology sector.

Climate Risk

Indian Banks Failing to Integrate Climate Risk into Lending: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

Despite improved disclosure, a new analysis finds India’s top banks are not using climate data to inform policy or manage growing risks.

Climate Risk

EU, China and Brazil Launch Coalition to Bolster Carbon Market Standards

By Editors | 18/05/2026

New initiative will focus on strengthening rules for monitoring, accounting, and the use of high-integrity credits in compliance markets globally.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Urges Hong Kong to Bolster Fiscal Buffers and Financial Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2026

IMF Article IV mission endorsed the city’s near-term fiscal stance but called for medium-term revenue reforms and continued vigilance over property and corporate exposures.

Sustainable Finance

APLMA Issues Guidance to Boost SME Access to Sustainability-Linked Loans

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

New practice note provides lenders with actionable guidance on applying global sustainability-linked loan principles to smaller enterprises.