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News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

Nature & Biodiversity
WWF Urges Regulators to Treat Water Crisis as Systemic Financial Threat
By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026
New guide calls on central banks and supervisors to integrate water resilience into financial stability mandates, warning of a "dangerous feedback loop".

Sustainable Finance
Penang, Alliance Bank Launch MYR 100 Million Green Fund for SMEs
By Editors | 06/05/2026
The fund will provide financing and advisory to help manufacturers meet rising ESG demands and decarbonise their operations.

Sustainable Finance
BOJ Opens New Application Round for Climate Finance Facility
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026
The central bank has opened a new application window for its climate-focused lending facility, detailing specific TCFD-aligned disclosure requirements for applicants.

Sustainable Finance
Philippines Think Tank Urges Reforms to Close Significant Climate Financing Gap
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026
State-run policy institute highlights a USD 9-12 billion annual financing gap and calls for institutional reforms, including legislative clarification of BSP's mandate.

Reporting & Disclosures
Korea Reaffirms ESG Disclosure Push, Cites Global Alignment for Delays
By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026
Korea's revised roadmap for mandatory sustainability reporting aims to balance investor demands against corporate readiness and international developments.

Sustainable Finance
Cambodia Sets Green Finance Rules with New Taxonomy
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026
The central bank released the first version of its taxonomy, setting out technical criteria for green and transitional activities.

Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Foundation Formalises Standard-Setting Process for Sustainability Rules
By Editors | 01/05/2026
The IFRS Foundation has updated its rulebook to formally align the due process for both its accounting and sustainability boards.

Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong to Expand AML Information Sharing Platform to All Retail Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026
The FINEST platform will be rolled out to all 28 retail banks by June 2026, as part of a wide-ranging regulatory agenda unveiled by the HKMA.

ESG Data
UK Regulator Pilots Reporting Regime for ESG Rating Providers
By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026
The FCA is seeking volunteers to test its proposed reporting framework ahead of new rules expected to take effect in 2028.

Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan Revamps Financial Reporting Rules to Align with IFRS 18
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026
The FSC has amended financial reporting rules for securities and futures firms, mandating a new income statement structure from 2028.
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