Sustainability & ESG

Cryptocurrency

BCBS Finalises Disclosure Framework for Bank Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2024

The BCBS also approved revisions to the cryptoasset standard and IRRBB standard, and agreed to consult on principles for managing third-party risk.

Sustainable Finance

Philippine SEC Approves Launch of First Blue Bonds

By Editors | 04/07/2024

The approval was granted to Maynilad Water Services, which plans to raise capital for projects that promote sustainable water management.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong Launches Green FinTech Support Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2024

The scheme aims to provide early-stage funding for green fintechs and ultimately improve sustainability reporting in Hong Kong.

Trading & Investment

Abaxx Launches LNG, Carbon Futures Trading in Singapore

By Editors | 29/06/2024

The new commodity futures contracts will provide market participants with new price discovery and risk management tools, Abaxx said.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Commits to Driving Global Harmonisation in New Work Plan

By Editors | 27/06/2024

The new two-year work includes work to streamline and consolidate frameworks and standards for disclosures about transition plans.

Sustainable Finance

New Guidance Issued for Green Enabling Projects and SLLBs

By Editors | 26/06/2024

SLLBs, or “Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bonds”, will enable issuers to finance or re-finance portfolios of sustainability-linked loans.

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Carbon Exchange Completes First Renewable Energy Certificates Auction

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2024

In this inaugural auction, 15 buyers purchased RECs developed by Sarawak Energy. In July, Malaysia’s first nature-based carbon credits will be on offer.

Sustainable Finance

Pacific Island Nations Commit to Inclusive Green Finance

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2024

The central banks of seven Pacific island nations signed a roadmap committing them to working together to boost inclusive green finance as a priority.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues 3yr Plan to Make Coal Power Greener

By Editors | 24/06/2024

The plan includes financing support for eligible projects through REITs, green bonds, green lending, government investments, subsidies and other channels.