ESG / Sustainability

    Sanctions

    Australia Faces Calls to Close Sanctions Loophole on Russian Oil Imports – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    A report finds over three million tonnes of Russian-origin oil products have entered Australia via third-country refining, implicating major financial and trading firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Revises Financial Holding Company Rules to Streamline M&A

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    Taiwan FSC updates rules on ownership thresholds, governance, and disclosures to align with market practices and speed up consolidation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Unveils TRACTION Report to Drive Asia’s Energy Transition

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    Final TRACTION report outlines how high-integrity energy transition credits can accelerate Asia’s move away from coal while ensuring energy reliability and social inclusion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Regulators Set Out Carbon Market Guidance to Bolster Financial Integrity

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    ASEAN Capital Markets Forum issues new voluntary carbon market guidance, outlining regulatory frameworks and obligations for financial institutions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Launches Framework to Boost Climate Adaptation Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

    The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has released a white paper outlining principles for a new guide to mobilise funding for climate adaptation and resilience projects across Southeast Asia.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China, EU Join Brazil-Led Coalition to Forge Common Carbon Market Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    The new group aims to align standards for emissions trading, MRV, and accounting.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 11/11/2025

    Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China, Australia Team Up to Shape Investment Standards for Green Steel

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 10/11/2025

    Collaboration seeks to harmonise taxonomies and unlock capital flows to decarbonise one of the world’s most emission-intensive industries.

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