ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate Governance Reports for All KOSPI Firms from 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

The move expands a 'comply or explain' disclosure requirement from large-cap firms to all companies listed on the main board, aiming to boost transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Retail Investors Cite Lack of Know-How as Key ESG Barrier

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025

A government-backed report points to need for better information, education and standardisation in ESG investing.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Paper Proposes Model to Price Physical Climate Risk in Bank Capital

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

New paper offers a way to integrate physical climate events into standard credit models, potentially raising capital requirements significantly.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Considers Barring International Carbon Credits from Domestic ETS

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

Japan plans to limit offsets to domestic schemes and cap their use at 10% of emissions as it finalises the design for its mandatory carbon market

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Banks Unveil Asia’s First Nature-Climate Risk Study for Credit Portfolios

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The study revealed food and agriculture companies, such as plantations and millers, were more at risk to nature-related disruptions than integrated firms with diversified operations.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia First to Adopt Global Ethics Rules for Sustainability Assurance

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

New standards mirror financial audit independence rules, creating a robust framework for practitioners and the use of external experts.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Outlines Priorities on Monitoring, Asset Management and Sustainability

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

The FSA has outlined its policy priorities, focusing on enhanced financial monitoring, asset management reform, and bolstering sustainability disclosure and cyber resilience.