Governance issues have surpassed environmental concerns and emerged as top ESG reputational risk in 2026, according to a new global survey.
China's five major 'A'-listed insurance companies have abolished their supervisory boards in line with the new Company Law, which came into effect in 2024.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has advocated for the development of a broader range of sustainable insurance products that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
More than 70 organisations from over 20 countries across six continents have urged the biggest global insurance and reinsurance groups to stop providing insurance for fossil fuel projects and fossil gas expansion in Southeast Asia's Coral Triangle. These pose significant risks to the most biodiverse marine area on Earth.
The current energy crisis has been a powerful catalyst for change across Southeast Asia. Price volatility and supply disruptions have underscored two structural vulnerabilities in the region's energy systems - an over-reliance on imported fossil fuels, and insufficient resilience in fuel procurement and energy infrastructure.
The African insurance sector is demonstrably on a path towards greater sustainability, with significant progress being made by key players across the continent, according to the "Current State Report 2025".
Almost all (94%) of UAE businesses believe the climate transition offers a commercial opportunity for their company, saying it's a growing focus (58%) or a key strategic area (36%), according to the report, "HSBC Sustainability Pulse Survey 2025", released by the global financial services group.
Most Asian businesses are planning to accelerate their climate transition over the next three years, according to the report, "HSBC Sustainability Pulse Survey 2025", released by the global financial services group.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks are becoming an increasingly material consideration for Malaysia's insurance industry, driven by intensifying climate impacts, evolving regulation and rising stakeholder expectations across the Asia-Pacific region, according to Etiqa Malaysia.
China's first national standard in the financial sector will take effect from 1 April 2026, consolidating the previously fragmented approach to ESG.