ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Disclosure Rules for Minor Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The relaxed disclosure norms reduce compliance burden on listed firms while maintaining transparency safeguards.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia to Mandate New Islamic Benchmark Rate from July 2027

By Editors | 14/10/2025

BNM will replace the KLIRR with the MYOR-i, the world's first transaction-based Islamic rate, in a major structural reform.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Commence Work to Develop New Carbon Registry

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

The partnership will explore the development of a state-level Sarawak Carbon Registry, aiming to establish a robust, transparent framework for listing and tracking carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore to Standardise Tracking of Emissions from Cloud and Data Centres

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

New tools will help companies quantify and report emissions from cloud and data infrastructure, underscoring Singapore’s focus on credible, data-driven climate action.

ESG / Sustainability

India to Launch Carbon Market Portal as Part of Net-Zero Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

The centralised carbon trading platform, set to launch in January 2026, aims to enhance transparency, monitor emissions, and support India’s net-zero targets.

Sanctions

Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Mandates Industrial Accident Disclosures, Tightens ESG Rules

By Editors | 07/10/2025

New rules will require listed firms to report major accidents and ensure ESG raters factor them into evaluations to manage financial risks.