Other Asia Pacific

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Introduces First Framework for Listed Green Bonds

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 25/04/2023

Based on the demand for green bonds, the CSE plans to also introduce blue bonds and social and sustainability bonds in the future.

ESG / Sustainability

Asian Asset Managers Lag Europe on ESG, says WWF-Singapore

By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2023

Only 38 percent of Asian asset managers reporting on responsible investing actions, compared with 100 percent of European asset managers.

Big Picture

APAC Firms Lag on Integrating Critical ESG Measures

By ESG Investor | 20/04/2023

Only 29% of companies include ESG-related goals and KPIs for their C-suite, despite 58% of companies stating that ESG is critical to their long-term success.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Overtakes France in Morningstar’s ‘Sustainability Atlas’

By ESG Investor | 13/04/2023

Hong Kong overtook France for 3rd place and Taiwan jumped from 11th place to 5th place in Morningstar’s 2023 Sustainability Atlas.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OKX’s Ben Bowden Discusses Regulatory Response to FTX Fallout

By Editors | 10/04/2023

Ben Bowden, Global Head of Compliance at OKX, discusses the fallout from FTX, crypto regulatory approaches, and the role of proof of reserves.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cake Defi’s Henry Loh Discusses Credit Risk & Trust in Crypto

By Editors | 10/04/2023

Cake DeFi’s Henry Loh discusses the importance of credit risk management and clearer regulatory guidance to promote trust in the crypto sector.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Regulators Form New Forum to Address Cloud Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2023

MAS assistant managing director Vincent Loy said the twice-a-year forum will help APAC regulators and CSPs ensure greater resilience of cloud adoption in the financial sector.

Capital / Liquidity

IMF Bailout Presents Uncertain Outcome for Sri Lanka’s Banks

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 04/04/2023

The IMF estimates the banking sector recapitalisation needs around 6 percent of 2022 GDP. Local banks so far have opposed a domestic debt restructuring.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN to Reduce Reliance on Major Currencies to Safeguard Stability

By Editors | 02/04/2023

ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors agreed to increase usage of local currencies for trade settlements.