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CSRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

The CSRC has released draft rules requiring performance-linked remuneration, clawback mechanisms, and stricter controls on the actions of major shareholders.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches New ESG Body to Facilitate Green Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

SEAM will connect firms with ESG solution providers and help members access sustainable finance through verified performance data.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Issues "Near-Final" Guidance on Reporting Uncertainties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The guidance shows how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in financial statements, using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.

ESG / Sustainability

ICJ Ruling Establishes Legal Duty to Protect Climate System

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The ruling finds that states have binding obligations to cut emissions, paving the way for reparation claims and increasing legal risks for polluters.

ESG / Sustainability

Pakistan Regulator, IFC Launch Project to Boost Corporate ESG Standards

By Editors | 24/07/2025

The three-year initiative aims to develop regulatory frameworks and build capacity to align Pakistan's corporate sector with international sustainability practices.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges FIs to Embed Climate Adaptation into Transition Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The NGFS has provided a framework for financial institutions to manage physical climate risks, urging a shift from a mitigation-only focus.