Reporting & Disclosures

Climate Risk

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

Reporting & Disclosures

BIS, HKMA Unveil AI Platform to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

Project Symbiosis proof-of-concept uses AI to help firms and SMEs report Scope 3 data and access sustainable finance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Eases ESG Reporting Rules for Small Futures Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

TAIFEX has amended its rules to provide a simplified reporting option for smaller firms while expanding GHG disclosure for larger players.

Climate Risk

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

Nature & Biodiversity

ISO Launches Global Biodiversity Standard to Guide Corporate Action

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The new standard, ISO 17298, provides a framework for organisations to assess and act on nature-related risks, aligning with the TNFD.

Reporting & Disclosures

Vietnam Unveils Green Bond Handbook to Boost Transparency and Attract Investment

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Vietnam's State Securities Commission has launched a new guide for green bond disclosures to align with global standards.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.

Structural Regulation

SFC Launches New Channel to Streamline REITs Authorisations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The SFC aims to cut REIT approval time to four weeks and ease documentary requirements for secondary offerings to boost the market.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore to Standardise Tracking of Emissions from Cloud and Data Centres

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

New tools will help companies quantify and report emissions from cloud and data infrastructure, underscoring Singapore’s focus on credible, data-driven climate action.