ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Waives Fees on ESG Bond and Digital Token Issuance

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The SEC has waived application and filing fees for three years to promote ESG finance and support the country’s creative sector.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Indonesia Working to Guard Against Corruption Risks

By Editors | 09/06/2025

Officials emphasise the implementation of anti-fraud regulations to guard against corruption. OJK itself was assessed as having low corruption risk.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Unveils New Framework for ESG Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/06/2025

The framework aims to boost transparency and standardisation in the ESG debt market and curb “purpose-washing”.

Big Picture

Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

ESG / Sustainability

China Outlines Plans to Modernise Corporate Governance

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The 5-year plan aims to strengthen party leadership, improve governance, and boost the competitiveness of state-owned and private enterprises.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Launches 2nd Iteration of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Version 2 of the taxonomy covers the agriculture, construction and real estate, manufacturing, and waste management sectors.

ESG / Sustainability

RIAA Launches 3rd Investor Toolkit to Tackle Human Rights Risks

By Editors | 02/06/2025

RIAA released the latest edition of its toolkit to help investors address human rights risks and promote ethical value chains.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Framework for Food Value Chain

By Editors | 01/06/2025

New criteria target post-farm emissions, guiding investment in sustainable food systems beyond agricultural production.