ESG / Sustainability

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.

ESG / Sustainability

China Imposes Lifelong Accountability for Government Investment

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules aim to curb reckless spending and manage debt risks by holding officials personally responsible for project decisions throughout their lifetime.

ESG / Sustainability

Ma Jun’s Three-Level Plan to Unlock EMDE Green Finance Potential

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

Dr. Ma Jun’s CASI initiative targets regulatory, financial and project-level interventions to bridge the sustainable finance capacity gap in emerging markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Mandate Nomination Committees for Banks, FHCs

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

Taiwan’s FSC is moving to make nomination committees compulsory for all financial holding companies and domestic banks to strengthen governance.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Launches TWD 300 Billion Scheme for Insurer Investments

By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

The FSC is offering incentives to steer insurance funds into strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI, and infrastructure over the next three years.

ESG / Sustainability

Japanese Firms Enter Emissions Credit Market Ahead of Caps

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

Around 110 companies are joining Japan’s J-Credit market ahead of mandatory emissions caps set to be introduced from autumn 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to End Simplified Disclosures, Name Low-PBR Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

KRX is tightening requirements for its ‘Corporate Value-up’ programme, pushing for more detailed plans and targeting underperforming companies for public disclosure.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Approves First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk Product

By Editors | 17/04/2026

The new takaful-based product aims to expand financing for underserved sectors by providing an alternative to conventional credit guarantees.