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

Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore Extends Climate Reporting Deadlines to Support Companies
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025
SGX RegCo and ACRA have set a phased approach to climate reporting, allowing smaller listed and large non-listed companies to adopt later timelines.

Climate Risk
China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market
By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025
The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.

Reporting & Disclosures
Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025
Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.

Sustainable Finance
China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment
By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025
SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.

Climate Risk
HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness
By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025
New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

Reporting & Disclosures
KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms
By Editors | 21/08/2025
Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.

Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025
In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.
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Credit Risk
Korea to Embed Workplace Safety Risk into Credit and ESG Frameworks
By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025
Regulators will require banks to factor serious industrial accidents into lending decisions and mandate immediate public disclosure for listed firms.

Sustainable Finance
ADB Picks Three Cambodian Banks for Climate Programme
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025
The initiative aims to help participating banks develop practical financing solutions that drive low-carbon growth in Cambodia.

AI Risk & Governance
HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps
By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025
A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.
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