ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    IPSASB Issues First Global Climate Reporting Standard for Public Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    The new standard, aligned with the ISSB's IFRS S2, aims to boost transparency on climate-related fiscal risks in public finances.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Speed Up Delisting of 'Zombie Firms' on KOSDAQ Market

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    Regulators are tightening market rules to tackle unfair trading and purge non-viable companies from the KOSDAQ.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea to Cap Bank Chief Tenures, Mandate Special Shareholder Vote

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    Regulators plan a six-year cap and a two-thirds approval requirement for reappointment to break up "emperor-like management" at top banks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSC Korea Outlines Plans for Introducing Mandatory ESG Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    The regulator plans a phased-in approach starting with large firms. Scope 3 emissions will be included after a grace period

    Market Infrastructure

    UK and China Launch Technical Dialogue, Designate New RMB Clearing Bank

    By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

    Regulators establish technical cooperation on stability and supervision while designating Bank of China’s London Branch as a second RMB clearing bank.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Sets Governance and Transparency Standards for Gold Industry

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    The Principles are designed to raise standards and build investor confidence as the country seeks to attract international gold traders and refiners.

    Trending

    South Korea Issues New Conflict of Interest Rules for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

    The guidelines, effective from July, broaden the definition of related parties and impose stricter controls.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Vietnam and ADB Launch $2m Initiative to Boost Green Banking Capacity

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    The collaborative project aims to strengthen green banking practices, develop green taxonomy frameworks, and help the sector manage climate risks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Vietnam Launches Green Transition Alliance to Boost Sustainable Growth

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

    The association will connect businesses with government and international partners, and support net-zero and ESG initiatives across the country.

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