ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Indonesia to Strengthen Insurance and Pension Fund Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

OJK is issuing new rules on governance and risk-based supervision, setting ambitious growth targets to support national development and sustainable finance.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Finalises Overhaul of Bank Stress-Testing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

HKMA finalises update to stress-testing framework, introducing stricter rules on governance and expanding the scope of risks to include climate and cryptoassets.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Agenda Must Address Supervision of Financial Industry 'Culture' - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

Report by Starling calls for a globally coordinated effort to modernise the supervision of culture at financial institutions.

Capital / Liquidity

Geopolitical Risk Drives Central Bank Pivot to Gold and Diversification

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2026

Annual survey of 101 central bank reserve managers reveals a significant shift in strategy, with a focus on portfolio resilience amid rising global tensions.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Consults on New Transition and Amber Bond Frameworks

By Editors | 13/04/2026

SEC seeking feedback on new rules designed to expand funding channels for climate transition activities aligned with its national taxonomy.

ESG / Sustainability

Chinese Banks Claw Back Bonuses Amid Regulatory Pressure and Economic Strain

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Lenders are recovering performance pay and cutting salaries as Beijing's "common prosperity" drive and tight profit margins force a sector-wide belt-tightening.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Outlines Good Practices for Climate Risk in Capital Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

The HKMA has shared guidance for authorised institutions on integrating climate-related risks into their internal capital adequacy assessment processes and planning.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.