ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches ASEAN's First Circular Economy Certification for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The government-backed initiative aims to help small businesses access green financing and meet stricter global ESG standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Forms Task Force to Enforce Stricter Delisting Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2026

The FSS has launched a multi-departmental unit to enforce stricter delisting rules and crack down on illegal market activities.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Widens Scope of Strategic Investors for Listed Firms

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules allow pension funds, mutual funds and insurers to act as strategic investors, enabling them to bring more ‘patient capital’ into the market.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Chief Outlines Agenda to Drive Sustainable Transition Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The HKMA has outlined its multi-year action agenda, using supervision, taxonomies and fintech to steer capital towards decarbonisation.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Overhaul of Regulation Governing Futures Companies

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules would bring derivatives trading and market-making in-house to licensed firms and impose stricter capital and ownership rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

ESG / Sustainability

HKIMR Outlines Hong Kong's Path to Become Transition Finance Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

A new report from the HKMA’s research arm outlines five key policy considerations to scale transition finance, following a global industry survey.