ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Eases ESG Reporting Rules for Small Futures Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

TAIFEX has amended its rules to provide a simplified reporting option for smaller firms while expanding GHG disclosure for larger players.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Details Plans to Become Asian Asset Management Hub

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

Regulators are promoting new products, tax incentives, and cross-border links to attract more global capital and leverage market strengths.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Offers Update on Implementation of Responsibility Mapping Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

BNM said most financial institutions are making steady progress towards implementation of the new Responsibility Mapping framework, which takes effect on 1 January 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Launch Consumer Finance Watchdog and Stability Fund

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

New committee to evaluate financial policy as regulator pushes consumer-centric reforms and new liabilities for financial firms.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Reopens International Carbon Trading with New Decree

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

New rules establish a decentralised registry and recognise international standards, aiming to attract foreign investment after a four-year hiatus.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Expand Capital Market Access for Indigenous Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

A collaboration between the SC and TERAJU aims to strengthen fundraising readiness and leadership capacity among Bumiputera MSMEs and mid-tier companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Finance Sector Risks Losing Public Trust Over AI Ethics, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report by the ACCA and the CISI urges action on skills and governance, highlighting risks from 'black box' algorithms, audit automation and undisclosed data sharing.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

Sanctions

US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.