ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Regulators Deepen Climate Risk Scrutiny with New Scenario Tests

By Editors | 02/07/2025

Separate analyses for banks and insurers highlight growing transition and physical risks, urging firms to enhance risk management frameworks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Principles Release Guidance on Sustainable Bonds for Nature

By Editors | 27/06/2025

A new practitioner’s guide and other updates aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in the sustainable bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Business Federation Calls for Climate Disclosure Deadline Extension

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

The SBF recommends extending the compliance deadline by 1-2 years to allow small- and mid-cap companies to build up their capabilities.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Finalises Third Revision of Stewardship Code

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The revisions will help to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Launches Initiatives to Boost Listed Company Value

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The stock exchange and securities regulator announced two new programmes to enhance corporate governance, transparency, and investor confidence.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Draft Guidance for Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

China’s Ministry of Finance seeks feedback on draft application guidelines for the new corporate sustainability disclosure standards.