ESG / Sustainability

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Proposes Hard Term Limits for Independent Directors

    By Editors | 02/10/2025

    The regulator aims to bolster corporate governance by introducing a three-year fixed term and a strict nine-year cumulative cap for independent directors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka Launches First Blue Bond Under New Regulatory Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

    The issuance by DFCC Bank will fund ocean sustainability projects, aligning with international standards and marking a first for the nation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UN, TNFD Launch Model Guidance for Exchanges on Nature-Risk Disclosure

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

    The guidance provides a template for bourses to help listed companies report on nature-related risks and opportunities, aligning with the TNFD framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Proposes Higher Rewards for Whistleblower Reporting Market Violations

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    New draft rules aim to encourage tips on major violations by tripling the reward percentage and significantly raising payment caps for insiders.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Firms Face Major ‘Execution Gap’ in Responsible AI - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

    A new report finds that while many APAC firms have responsible AI strategies, very few have fully operationalised them.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Pakistan Opens Consultation on Expanded ESG Disclosure Guidelines

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

    Pakistan’s securities regulator has proposed additions to ESG disclosure rules, with mandatory reporting set after 2029, to align listed firms with climate goals.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippines SEC Launches Southeast Asia's First Green Equity Guidelines

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

    New rules require listed firms to derive over 50 percent of revenue from sustainable activities to qualify.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Secures First Money Laundering Conviction in Wildlife Trafficking Case

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    A 37-year-old man has been jailed for 40 months under an amended ordinance, signalling a new focus on the financial proceeds of the illegal trade.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Proposes Earlier Disclosure of AGM Materials for All Listed Firms

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The FSC plans to extend stricter reporting deadlines for annual meeting handbooks and annual reports to all listed and OTC-listed companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Proposes Mandatory ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting From 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

    The SEC has opened a consultation on new rules for phased adoption of international sustainability disclosure standards.

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