ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Sets Out Blueprint for Effective Sustainability Taxonomies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/02/2026

The WFE proposes science-based, flexible, and interoperable frameworks that guide sustainable investment, support economic transition, and prevent greenwashing.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Launches Corporate Governance Code Aligned with G20/OECD Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

The principles-based framework introduces a 'comply or explain' approach and deepens ESG integration to attract foreign investment.

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.