ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

    By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

    Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

    FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

    Trending

    RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

    The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Rolls Out Supply Chain Regulations Targeting Harmful Foreign Actions

    By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

    New regulations create a security review mechanism and allow for countermeasures against foreign commercial and government actions deemed harmful.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

    The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Sees Improved Climate Reporting Ahead of ISSB Shift

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    A new review shows more SGX-listed firms are making TCFD disclosures, though full compliance varies ahead of mandatory ISSB adoption.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippines SEC to Introduce Paperless Filing for Corporate Amendments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

    The SEC has proposed new guidelines to allow corporations to file select amendments online, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC, AASB to Provide Firms Additional Support on Climate Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

    Australian regulators will hold free, in-person workshops to help smaller and mid-size companies prepare for mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements commencing from July 2026.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Forms Climate Council, Urges Resilience Amid Energy Crisis

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

    The new public-private body will help firms adapt to climate risks, as officials link environmental policy to energy security.

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