ESG / Sustainability

    Market Infrastructure

    India Enacts Major Reforms to Bolster Bank Governance, Depositor Rights

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

    New law modernises nomination rules, updates governance thresholds, and enhances audit standards for public sector and co-operative banks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Flags Gaps in Recruitment, Monitoring of Financial Representatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

    MAS review found weak due diligence, poor oversight and training gaps at financial advisory firms, prompting calls for stronger governance and controls.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Updates Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

    ASIC has consolidated six guides and clarified rules on greenwashing and fund liquidity following industry consultation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Finds Major Gaps in Company Whistleblower Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

    ASIC’s survey of 134 Australian firms found nearly a quarter received no disclosures, with many lacking basic reporting channels and training.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI to Roll Out AI Tools to Speed Up Complaint Handling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

    The RBI will deploy AI-driven tools and strengthen internal processes to tackle rising complaint volumes and cut delays in resolving digital-payment disputes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Cabinet Approves Climate Bill with Carbon Tax, ETS

    By Editors | 04/12/2025

    The draft law, awaiting parliamentary approval, establishes a framework for carbon pricing, a climate fund, and a green taxonomy.

    Market Infrastructure

    IAIS Warns of Risks Facing Global Insurance Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

    Report highlights insurer resilience but calls for enhanced supervision of growing private credit investments and AI adoption.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korea Advances 'Productive Finance' Initiative, Securing Pledges from FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    Regulators are driving a pivot from property-based lending to funding for strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.

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