ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand SEC Amends Rules to Boost ESG and Overseas Fund Investments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

    The SEC has expanded the investment universe for ESG funds to include digital tokens and relaxed criteria for investing in foreign collective investment schemes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea Tightens Audit Rules, Clarifies Sanctions for Independence Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    The FSS has clarified sanctions for obstructing audit reviews and auditor independence violations. Leniency offered to firms recognised under 'Value-up' programme.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Tightens Rules on Bank Executives' External Roles

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

    HKMA revises corporate governance code to minimise conflicts of interest arising from directors and senior management holding outside positions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Proposes Third-party Review Rules for Green Debt Securities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

    The rules include eligibility and conduct requirements for independent third-party reviewers, aligned with standards for other ESG-labelled debt instruments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New Zealand FMA Flags Widespread Flaws in Climate Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    The FMA has criticised firms for vague risk disclosures and clarified that the regime mandates transparency, not specific climate action.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Set to Finalise AI Regulation, Launch Data Watchdog

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    Indonesia will issue a presidential decree on AI governance and establish its national data protection authority within August.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

    Enforcement

    India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan's TOCOM to Launch Chubu Power Futures in 2026

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    TOCOM plans to launch monthly and fiscal year contracts for Japan's third-largest power market, citing price volatility and user demand.

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