ESG / Sustainability

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia to Mandate Electronic Investor Statements from 25 August

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The move aims to boost efficiency and sustainability, with exemptions for older investors and a fee for others opting for paper copies.

ESG / Sustainability

China’s Next Climate Plan: Heavy Industry and Transition Finance

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 11/08/2025

As Beijing confronts the challenge of decarbonising its heavy industries, transition finance is emerging as a critical tool for its next climate chapter, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan

By Editors | 10/08/2025

A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Urges Korea to Enact Tax Breaks, Shareholder Protections

By Editors | 08/08/2025

Experts at a regulator-hosted meeting called for continued market-friendly policies to build on momentum from recent corporate governance reforms.

ESG / Sustainability

India’s IFSCA Proposes Stewardship Code to Strengthen Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The proposed voluntary code for fund managers and institutional investors in the IFSC sets out principles for governance, ESG integration, conflict management, and investor engagement.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank Indonesia Partners Major Islamic Group to Deepen Sharia Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/08/2025

The central bank and Muhammadiyah signed a pact to support sharia economic policy, empower businesses, and expand the Islamic financial market.

ESG / Sustainability

BSEC Extends Deadline for Mandatory Appointment of Female Directors

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Bangladesh's securities regulator has given listed firms until 31 December to appoint a female independent director, after some failed to meet the original 29 April deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Expands Green Bond Push with Phase III of CSBA Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

SERC has launched the third phase of a programme to deepen the country’s green finance market, offering issuers technical and financial support to meet global standards for sustainable debt.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh Mandates Recording of Dissenting Notes in Bank Board Meetings

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

A new directive requires all scheduled banks to properly document any dissenting opinions, observations, and detailed discussions from their board of directors and committee meetings.