Reporting & Disclosures

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

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Finalises Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

    The rules mandate SSBJ-based sustainability reporting for large firms and expand human capital disclosures, while introducing a safe harbour for Scope 3 emissions data.

    Sustainable Finance

    Beijing Draws Transition Finance Lessons from Regional Pilot Schemes

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 20/02/2026

    Regional initiatives to pilot green and transition finance frameworks offer insights into how China’s climate policy will shape up at the national level.

    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan Outlines Next Steps in Green and Transition Finance Action Plan

    By Editors | 19/02/2026

    Regulator outlines progress in green and transition-related investment and financing and plans to introduce a new green certification system in 2026.

    ESG Data

    SEBI Sets Up Panel to Review ESG Ratings Norms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2026

    Multi-stakeholder working group to review the regulatory framework for ESG rating providers and recommend measures to improve transparency, reliability and investor confidence.

    Sustainable Finance

    Dhaka Stock Exchange to Explore Listing Framework for 'Orange' Bonds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

    Partnership with IIX aims to create a dedicated category for thematic debt securities focused on gender and climate.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia Proposes Mandatory Labels and Disclosures for Sustainable Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    The Treasury has launched a consultation on a new anti-greenwashing regime for investment products marketed as sustainable to protect retail investors.

    Structural Regulation

    SSE Unveils 2026 Action Plan, Pledges CNY 1.1 Billion in Fee Cuts

    By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

    The ten-point plan focuses on improving disclosure, ESG standards, and market services while delivering significant cost reductions for participants.

    Sustainable Finance

    IEEFA Urges Policy Action to Fill Southeast Asia's Adaptation Finance Gap

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

    Report says clearer rules for green finance and strategic use of capital markets are vital for the region's climate resilience.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ICMA Urges EU to Adopt Global View in SFDR 2.0 for APAC Interoperability

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

    ICMA has called for the recognition of international standards to ensure the EU's new fund rules support cross-border investment

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Proposes Mandatory Annual Governance Training for Directors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    New draft rules introduce a new accreditation framework for training providers and speakers, with escalating fines for non-compliance.

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