ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

ESG / Sustainability

China Advances Legal Reforms on Cybersecurity, Bankruptcy, Green Finance

By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

Beijing’s top legislature is reviewing draft laws that will impose tougher cybersecurity penalties, overhaul corporate bankruptcy proceedings and establish a national carbon market.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Clarifies Audit Rules for Mandatory Sustainability Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

ASIC has detailed assurance requirements for new climate reports, including auditor independence, liability, and a phased-in approach.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Leads in Nature Disclosures as COP 30 Approaches

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 17/09/2025

TNFD will be releasing its first-ever Status Report on 25 September during the New York Climate Week, highlighting Asia's leadership in adoption.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Proposes Broader Rules for Sustainability-Linked Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Thailand's securities regulator is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to allow for more innovative and flexible sustainability-linked bond structures.

ESG / Sustainability

Alliance Finance Launches Sri Lanka’s First Social Bond on CSE

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

The LKR 2 billion issue is aimed at funding projects that support MSMEs, rural entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic growth.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Detailed Guidance for Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

By Editors | 16/09/2025

New guidelines detail double materiality assessments and value chain reporting, while introducing a proportionality principle to ease the compliance burden.