Reporting & Disclosures

Sustainable Finance

China's Green Finance Drive Spurs Loan and Bond Market Growth, IIF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

New IIF report highlights how central bank incentives and evolving regulation are fuelling a surge in China's green finance markets.

Sustainable Finance

ACCC Authorises ASFI to Work on Sustainable Finance Initiatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The ACCC has allowed the ASFI to collaborate with industry participants on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.

Reporting & Disclosures

Accountancy Bodies Issue Guidance on Materiality for ISSA 5000

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

A new report from ACCA and CA ANZ aims to ensure consistent application of the IAASB’s landmark sustainability assurance standard, ISSA 5000.

Sustainable Finance

MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Retail Investors Cite Lack of Know-How as Key ESG Barrier

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025

A government-backed report points to need for better information, education and standardisation in ESG investing.

Climate Risk

Japan Considers Barring International Carbon Credits from Domestic ETS

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

Japan plans to limit offsets to domestic schemes and cap their use at 10% of emissions as it finalises the design for its mandatory carbon market

Reporting & Disclosures

G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia First to Adopt Global Ethics Rules for Sustainability Assurance

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

New standards mirror financial audit independence rules, creating a robust framework for practitioners and the use of external experts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japan FSA Outlines Priorities on Monitoring, Asset Management and Sustainability

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

The FSA has outlined its policy priorities, focusing on enhanced financial monitoring, asset management reform, and bolstering sustainability disclosure and cyber resilience.