ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Flags AI, Cyber, and Superannuation Failures as Key 2026 Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    ASIC highlights growing threats from technology, poor superannuation fund operations, and increased market risk in its key issues outlook.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKEX and Brazil's B3 Forge Alliance on Carbon Markets, Sustainable Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The exchange operators will explore potential equity cross-listings and the development of new carbon and ESG products across Asia and South America.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Governance Advocates Launch New Body to Rival SID

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

    New corporate governance organisation aims to enhance board effectiveness, practical oversight skills, and fiduciary accountability across the region.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Tokyo: New Rules Drive Near-Total Adoption of English Disclosure Among Top Tier Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    Rules effective April 2025 have resulted in a 99.6% implementation rate for English earnings reports among Prime Market companies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Updates Guide for Domestic Firms on Hong Kong Financial System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The guide reflects Hong Kong's new digital asset rules and insurance framework to aid South Korean firms' overseas expansion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Eases Quantitative Targets for Corporate Value-up Plans

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

    The move follows feedback that firms found setting specific financial targets burdensome, as KRX pushes for wider adoption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Adds Corporate Governance Ratings to MyBURSA Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

    The move gives investors direct access to governance assessments for listed companies, enhancing transparency and supporting more informed investment decisions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Finalises Phase 2A of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    The updated framework introduces transition pathways and an adaptation category, and will be mandatory for government green bond projects.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia Joins Global Coalition to Boost Carbon Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

    Indonesia is expected to contribute its forestry expertise to efforts aimed at scaling high-integrity carbon credits and mobilising climate finance for nature-based solutions.

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