ESG / Sustainability

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI to Roll Out AI Tools to Speed Up Complaint Handling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

    The RBI will deploy AI-driven tools and strengthen internal processes to tackle rising complaint volumes and cut delays in resolving digital-payment disputes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Cabinet Approves Climate Bill with Carbon Tax, ETS

    By Editors | 04/12/2025

    The draft law, awaiting parliamentary approval, establishes a framework for carbon pricing, a climate fund, and a green taxonomy.

    Market Infrastructure

    IAIS Warns of Risks Facing Global Insurance Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

    Report highlights insurer resilience but calls for enhanced supervision of growing private credit investments and AI adoption.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korea Advances 'Productive Finance' Initiative, Securing Pledges from FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    Regulators are driving a pivot from property-based lending to funding for strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK FCA Proposes Authorisation Regime for ESG Rating Providers

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    The proposed regime will require overseas firms to secure UK authorisation and subject senior staff to accountability rules.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FSC Korea Proposes Harsher Penalties for Accounting Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2025

    New rules will increase fines based on the duration of misconduct and target unofficial company leaders who orchestrate fraud.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Updates Guidance for Industry Codes of Conduct

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

    ASIC's nNew regulatory guide details criteria for approving financial industry codes, including independent reviews and the role of enforceable provisions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    India Works to Accelerate Green Finance Flows in Real Estate

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    GRESB and CII-IGBC will collaborate on shared standards, benchmarking tools and stronger data transparency to make green-certified real estate projects more bankable.

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Advance Financial Inclusion

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The strategy outlines five core objectives and 47 action points aimed at improving last-mile access, strengthening consumer protection, and promoting financial services across India.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Progresses Major Reforms for Accounting Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

    The proposed amendment introduces a new audit framework for specific entities, a tiered liability system, and stricter cross-border data rules.

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