ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Amends Bank Investment Rules, Adds Sukuk and ETNs

By Editors | 27/04/2026

FSC expands the scope of permissible investments for commercial banks and created an exemption for certain related-party transactions involving government entities.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Overhauls Rules to Boost Corporate Governance

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The changes target the conduct of directors and controlling shareholders, and introduce new requirements for board secretaries across its main and STAR boards.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations

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.