ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Extends IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Rules to Banks, FHCs

By Editors | 01/08/2025

Following a similar move for brokers, Taiwan's regulator has proposed phased-in sustainability reporting for banks and financial holding companies from 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

India Caps Tax Audits at 60 Per Partner to Curb Market Concentration

By Editors | 01/08/2025

The new mandatory guidelines, effective from April 2026, aim to enhance audit quality and ensure a wider distribution of assignments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Confirms Plans to Expand Family Office Tax Breaks

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

The expanded tax breaks will cover transactions in digital assets, emission derivatives/allowances, insurance-linked securities, loans, and private credit investments.

ESG / Sustainability

GIFT City Regulator Issues New Framework for Transition Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

Issuers must ensure that transition bond proceeds are used exclusively for projects are aligned with international taxonomies and climate transition pathways.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Issues Guidance for Banks on Climate Adaptation and Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

New framework urges integration of adaptation into strategy, risk management, and client engagement.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Regulators Publish Second Climate Risk Analysis for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

FSA and BOJ analysis focused on short-term transition risks and identifed key gaps in data, modelling, and risk management integration.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Bodies Launch Initiative to Support Climate Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

A new partnership aims to help Australian businesses prepare for upcoming mandatory climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

BSP Issues New Guidance on Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

The BSP has released fresh clarifications for banks on the application of its green taxonomy framework.