ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN-BAC, ACCA Launch Push for Regional Sustainability Reporting Standards

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASEAN business and accountancy bodies have launched a joint statement calling for unified sustainability reporting rules based on ISSB standards.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Launches Major Consultation to Revise SASB Standards

By Editors | 04/07/2025

The ISSB has launched a major consultation to revise its industry-specific SASB standards to align with IFRS S1 and S2.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions

By Editors | 02/07/2025

New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests

By Editors | 02/07/2025

Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards. […]

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Principles Release Guidance on Sustainable Bonds for Nature

By Editors | 27/06/2025

A new practitioner’s guide and other updates aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in the sustainable bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

SBF Suggests ISSB Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

It has recommended extending compliance deadline by one to two years and designate a central platform for digital reporting of climate-related disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.