Reporting & Disclosures

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia Upgrades ‘Green Calculator’ for Emissions Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The central bank has released an enhanced tool to help the banking sector measure carbon emissions, including Scope 3 for the first time.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Guidance on Sustainability-Related Claims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

The FMA has released its updated disclosure framework for sustainable financial products, emphasising clarity and the prevention of greenwashing.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX Board Diversity Improves, Conviction Gap Remains: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

Women hold 25.8 percent of board seats at top SGX firms, but a study reveals a need to deepen conviction and strengthen inclusion practices beyond representation.

Sustainable Finance

Korean FIs to Contribute KRW 2 Trillion to Social Finance This Year: Regulator

By Editors | 11/05/2026

Regulators are enhancing public and private support mechanisms, including plans to amend the Credit Union Act and improve data infrastructure for social economy organisations.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Mandates 'Three Chiefs' in Overhaul of Bank Internal Controls

By Editors | 10/05/2026

New rules introduce a 'three lines model', require dedicated compliance, risk and info-sec chiefs, and embed ESG and operational resilience.

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.