The State Bank of Vietnam has directed all Vietnamese banks to include ESG risk assessments in credit risk analysis and establish dedicated ESG analysis units by 2025.
November 26, 2019DBS becomes the newest of 101 financial institutions to adopt the ‘Equator Principles’, a globally recognised framework for determining, assessing and managing environment and social risk in project finance.
November 21, 2019The new platform, launched by MAS, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence, will help financial institutions and investors to more effectively discover investment opportunities in the fintech space.
November 12, 2019AFIN and FTAHK will collaborate on initiatives to support the development of financial innovations on APIX, an online marketplace and sandbox for cross-border fintech services.
November 7, 2019China and Indonesia have demonstrated pioneering policy actions and regulatory initiatives, resulting in changing practices at financial institutions, the Sustainable Banking Network says.
October 14, 2019The new commercial credit reporting system, set for launch by end-May, will improve the lending process for more than 50 financial institutions in Cambodia.
May 13, 2019The country's third largest microfinance institution has obtained approval from the central bank, and is now seeking final approval from the securities regulator and exchange.
August 29, 2018Highlights for the year include progress on MIC regime, guidance on online trading platforms, and regulatory collaboration with other agencies.
July 2, 2018A moveable asset finance law would enable banks to accept collateral other than real estate such as stock, equipment and receivables.
March 15, 2018World Bank unit’s controversial investments in China appear to contradict its traditional mission.
January 5, 2016