Reporting & Disclosures

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

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    Climate Risk

    SBTi Consults on Revisions to Corporate Net Zero Standard

    By ESG Investor | 26/03/2025

    The standard setter emphasises internal decarbonisation, action-based targets as part of revamped net zero standard for corporates.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Rules Strike ‘Good Balance’ Amid ESG Shift

    By Gavin Blair | 26/03/2025

    Due to difficulties involving Scope 3 data, Japan is set to offer additional leeway on reporting, according to the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

    The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.

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    Climate Risk

    Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

    The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

    The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    APAC’s Evolving Climate Regulations Are Reshaping Business Strategy

    By Catherine Bell | 25/03/2025

    In APAC, climate reporting is not just a compliance obligation; it is a strategic tool driving long-term resilience, writes Catherine Bell.

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    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Outlines 2025 Plans to Strengthen the Capital Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2025

    The SC will develop its next capital market masterplan, advance ACMF initiatives, and prepare for FATF and CG Watch assessments.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Bangladesh Pushes Greater Inclusivity in Green Finance and CMSME Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

    Bangladesh Bank seeks to boost financial inclusivity by linking green, CMSME financing with gender parity and development goals.

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    Climate Risk

    Japan’s Largest Bank Set to Exit Net-Zero Banking Alliance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

    MUFG will reportedly join Nomura Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in withdrawing from the NZBA.

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    Climate Risk

    Korean Regulators Reveal Results of Climate Change Stress Test

    By Thisanka Siripala | 19/03/2025

    Under a scenario where no action is taken to reduce emissions, financial firms would face KRW 45.7 trillion in losses by 2100.

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