ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Phase in ISSB-Aligned Disclosure and Assurance from 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2025

Regulators will require the largest firms to adopt the standards first, introducing a "safe harbour" provision to account for uncertain and forward-looking data.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.

ESG / Sustainability

China Extends Green Finance Project Catalogue to Cover Loans

By Editors | 16/07/2025

The updated green finance catalogue unifies project standards for loans and bonds, expanding its scope to cover new industries.

Market Infrastructure

New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Halts New Climate Rules Amid US Pressure and Deep Divisions

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

The FSB has shelved new climate policy work, citing member divisions after a US pushback against a more aggressive agenda.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Launches REC Trading Platform to Power Clean Energy Future

By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

The renewable energy certificate trading market aims to boost renewable energy, attract global investors, and accelerate climate-aligned energy transition.

ESG / Sustainability

HSBC Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Following US Lenders

By Editors | 14/07/2025

HSBC has become the first major UK bank to depart the UN-convened climate group, citing the maturity of its own transition planning amid investor scrutiny.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Clarifies Use of Industry Guidance for ISSB Standards

By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2025

The IFRS Foundation has published new guidance to support global firms implementing sustainability disclosure rules tailored to their industries.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.