Reporting & Disclosures

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

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Philippine SEC Chief Blames Corruption for PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout

    By Editors | 09/10/2025

    SEC Chair says a 'crisis of confidence' is hitting the market, as the AMLC freezes billions in assets linked to the ongoing probe.

    Sustainable Finance

    Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

    The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Korea Mandates Industrial Accident Disclosures, Tightens ESG Rules

    By Editors | 07/10/2025

    New rules will require listed firms to report major accidents and ensure ESG raters factor them into evaluations to manage financial risks.

    Climate Risk

    UNEP FI Updates Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    The updated guidance expands scope to include capital markets activities and recommends that banks publish transition plans within 12 months of setting targets.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippines Grants First Green Equity Label to Maynilad Ahead of IPO

    By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

    Water utility Maynilad has become the first recipient of the Philippines' new Green Equity label under a pioneering regional framework.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Sues Fund Manager Fiducian Over ESG Governance Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    ASIC alleges that Fiducian Investment Management Services failed to validate its ESG claims and ignored investor complaints for years.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

    The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.

    Sustainable Finance

    BSEC Proposes New Bond Rules to Boost Sustainable Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

    The BSEC has proposed new bond categories, including Gender and Orange Bonds, while tightening reporting and governance standards and reducing issuance fees to attract sustainable investment.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Malaysia Unveils Illustrative Guides for Sustainability Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

    Two sector-focused illustrative reports have been released by ACSR to provide practical examples of sustainability reporting in line with IFRS S1 and S2.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

    The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.

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