SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino described the launch of the blue bond framework as a "giant leap" toward fostering a sustainable blue economy.
December 11, 2023Blue finance regulatory frameworks are starting to make ripples as the ocean cause expands its reach to Asia.
November 14, 2023The guidelines set out eligibility criteria for blue projects and activities, based on IFC's Blue Finance Guidance Framework and ADB's Green and Blue Bond Framework.
September 26, 2023The guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.
September 7, 2023Indonesia sold a JPY 104.8 billion blue bond with four-tranches, less than two years after establishing a framework to do so.
May 22, 2023Eligible blue projects aim to directly address sustainable water management and ocean protection and seek to contribute to the development of the blue economy.
March 18, 2023The SEC will adopt the ASEAN Sustainable and Responsible Fund Standards and separately release a new blue bond framework by Q2.
March 15, 2023Blue bonds, yellow bonds, and transition bonds are added. Disclosure requirements are enhanced. Independent third-party reviewers must be appointed.
February 8, 2023China will establish a mandatory assessment and certification system and open up the green bond market to international participants.
January 13, 2023Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city's RMB debt market.
October 26, 2022