ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Launches Framework for Blue Bond Issuance

By Editors | 10/12/2023

SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino described the launch of the blue bond framework as a “giant leap” toward fostering a sustainable blue economy.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2023

Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore, China Announce New Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

The agreements include a cross-border e-CNY pilot, a possible PayNow-UnionPay linkage, and an MoU between SGX and GFEX.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Finalises Code of Conduct for ESG Rating & Data Providers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/12/2023

The regulator expects providers to regularly review their methodologies and data sources for better transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Offers Three New Commitments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2023

Chair of the IFRS Foundation Trustees, Erkki Liikanen, declared each of the commitments given two years ago “fulfilled”.

ESG / Sustainability

EMDE Body on Sustainable Finance Unveiled by China’s IFS

By Editors | 07/12/2023

The new body’s initial 42 members include HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Silk Road Fund and the CFA Institute.

ESG / Sustainability

Export Credit Agencies Team Up to Decarbonise Global Trade

By Editors | 06/12/2023

The export credit agencies commit to ending new direct support for the fossil fuel energy sector by the end of 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Establishes Energy Transition Acceleration Finance Partnership

By Editors | 06/12/2023

The new ‘energy transition acceleration finance partnership’ will help to mobilise capital to finance energy transition projects in Asia.

ESG / Sustainability

NZBA Reports Strong Net Zero Progress at COP28

By ESG Investor | 06/12/2023

As of 30 September, 96 of 136 member banks had set net zero targets, NZBA said in a progress update.