Reporting & Disclosures

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

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Asia Funds Grow Cautious on ESG Policy, Citing Regulatory Burden

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    A new report shows Asia-based fund managers are tightening ESG deal screening but are reluctant to change policies unless compelled by regulators.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia Migrates New Blockchain-based Registry for Carbon Units

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The Clean Energy Regulator's new platform unifies key carbon units and is designed for API integration with external trading systems, moving away from a single exchange model.

    Climate Risk

    NGFS Publishes Guidance to Support Application of Climate Scenarios

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2025

    NGFS details a multi-trillion dollar investment shortfall and warns that uncoordinated climate action creates systemic inefficiencies and dual risks.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand FMA Flags Rising Audit Non-Compliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    New Zealand’s FMA found 36 percent of reviewed audit files were non-compliant, highlighting weaknesses in fraud risk assessment and new quality management systems.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    ISSB to Set Global Nature-Related Disclosure Standards Based on TNFD Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

    The ISSB will develop new rules based on the TNFD's work, which will pause its own guidance development.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

    Sustainable Finance

    ASEAN Regulators Set Out Carbon Market Guidance to Bolster Financial Integrity

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    ASEAN Capital Markets Forum issues new voluntary carbon market guidance, outlining regulatory frameworks and obligations for financial institutions.

    Climate Risk

    China, EU Join Brazil-Led Coalition to Forge Common Carbon Market Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    The new group aims to align standards for emissions trading, MRV, and accounting.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 11/11/2025

    Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

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