ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Systemic Barriers Hinder Climate Finance Flows in Asian Nations - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

New report finds policy incoherence, governance fragmentation, and deep-seated capacity gaps are preventing climate finance from flowing into key Asian economies.

ESG / Sustainability

China Rolls Out New Assessment System to Enforce Climate Goals

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The new framework introduces a binding annual evaluation for provincial governments, linking officials’ performance reviews directly to carbon reduction targets.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Financial Reporting and Audit Relief

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2026

ASIC has reissued its regulatory guide on relief from financial reporting and audit rules, consolidating previous guidance and reflecting recent legislative reforms.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank of Korea Urged to Adopt Bolder Climate Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

A new report calls for the central bank to overhaul its monetary and credit policies to address climate risks and support a green transition, citing slow progress compared to peers.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Launches Green Financing Push for Tourism, SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The BOT and government have unveiled twin initiatives offering targeted financing to help hotels, households and small businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Ease Ownership and Board Rules for Internet-Only Banks

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

The proposed changes aim to help Taiwan's three digital banks raise capital and attract diverse investors after three years of operation, addressing significant operational losses.

ESG / Sustainability

UK's BII Launches GBP 1.1 Billion Climate Fund for India, Southeast Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

The development finance institution aims to mobilise significant private capital to help close Asia’s vast climate finance gap and accelerate the energy transition.

Securities / Derivatives

Securities Association of China Expands Pay Clawbacks to Former Staff

By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2026

The SAC has revised remuneration rules for brokerages, mandating longer-term performance metrics and stricter deferral and clawback arrangements.