ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

IEEFA Calls on RBI, SEBI to Embed Social Factors in India's Green Transition

By Editors | 07/07/2025

Report urges India's financial regulators to expand reporting and lending rules to address the social costs of its energy transition.

ESG / Sustainability

WEF Survey: Exchanges Are Deepening Climate, ESG Commitments

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The report outlines the increasing role played by exchanges within sustainable finance.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Overhauls Commercial Act to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Editors | 07/07/2025

The revision passed by the National Assembly expands directors' fiduciary duties and tightens voting caps for controlling shareholders.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Chair Praises China's Progress on Adoption of Global Standards

By Editors | 06/07/2025

Speaking in Beijing, Emmanuel Faber lauded China's leadership and outlined the next phase of implementation for global rules.

Securities / Derivatives

UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 06/07/2025

Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore, UK, Kenya Launch Alliance to Bolster Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The government-led alliance aims to restore corporate confidence and unlock climate finance by setting clear, high-integrity standards for voluntary carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN-BAC, ACCA Launch Push for Regional Sustainability Reporting Standards

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASEAN business and accountancy bodies have launched a joint statement calling for unified sustainability reporting rules based on ISSB standards.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Launches Major Consultation to Revise SASB Standards

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The ISSB has launched a major consultation to revise its industry-specific SASB standards to align with IFRS S1 and S2.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions

By Editors | 02/07/2025

New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.