ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx Exchange Gets US CFTC Approval for Direct Market Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The FBOT approval enables direct US participation in Abaxx’s energy transition benchmarks, expanding market access and deepening liquidity.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

ESG / Sustainability

Brunei Launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Drive ESG Integration

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

The national plan sets out four key pillars to build a climate-resilient financial sector and guide the country’s transition toward sustainable, Shariah-aligned investment practices.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

ESG / Sustainability

CA ANZ Launches Guidance to Support Climate and Sustainability Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The new 'Sustainability Playbook' aims to enable accountants to support companies in meeting the requirements under Australia and New Zealand's climate reporting regimes.

ESG / Sustainability

Koscom Launches System to Ease Carbon Credit Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

In collaboration with KRX, the intermediary platform allows financial institutions to trade carbon credits more easily, lowering market entry barriers.

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Opens Carbon Trading to Financial Firms

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Seoul permits asset managers and banks to trade emissions credits via brokerages to boost liquidity and price discovery mechanisms.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia to Introduce Digital Asset and ESG Rules under $50M ADB Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

New ADB financing will support a multi-phase overhaul of Cambodia’s regulatory frameworks, covering cryptocurrency, P2P lending and green finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.