ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Proposes Lower Risk Weight for Sustainable Housing Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

The BSP has issued a draft circular to reduce the credit risk weight for green home loans from 50 percent to 20 percent to spur market development.

ESG / Sustainability

Indian Bank Union Seeks Probe into HDFC After Chairman's Exit

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

A major bank employees' union has demanded a government inquiry into governance at India's largest private lender following a high-profile resignation.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Mandates Paperless Financial Reporting for Brokers

By Editors | 06/04/2026

FSC is moving all securities and futures firms to digital-only submissions from the 2026 fiscal year to boost efficiency and sustainability.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam to Link ESG Compliance with Interest Rate Support

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

A new draft decision proposes a two percent interest rate subsidy for businesses, conditional on their adherence to a national green taxonomy and a new ESG framework.

Securities / Derivatives

UN SSE, IFC Launch Guidance for Board Oversight of ISSB Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

New model guidance and training aim to help corporate boards navigate the complexities of sustainability-related financial disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Warns Issuers Against Delaying AGMs and Annual Reports

By Editors | 06/04/2026

SGX RegCo has noted an adverse trend in listed companies seeking extensions and has warned of enforcement action, including placing directors on a watchlist.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Channel IFRS 17 Gains Into Catastrophe Reserves

By Editors | 03/04/2026

FSC will require insurers to retain an estimated TWD 16.3 billion windfall from the accounting transition to bolster solvency.

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Philippines Launch Framework to De-risk Green Investment

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The new GIP+ initiative brings together UK financial institutions to create a pipeline of bankable green projects and mobilise private capital in the Philippines.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Exemption to Boost Green Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The FMA has granted a class exemption to remove disclosure hurdles for green and sustainable bonds, aiming to grow the domestic market.