The report suggests new requirements could be introduced for DLT platforms, covering areas from KYC and AML compliance to BCPs and cyber risk assessments.
August 26, 2023Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuance demonstrates Hong Kong’s strengths in combining bond market, green and sustainable finance, and fintech.
February 17, 2023Banks and NBFIs can issue and invest in green bonds subject to meeting prudential, reporting and disclosure requirements.
September 24, 2022Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.
August 2, 2022The MOU promises to facilitate listings of Indian sustainable securities on LuxSE, which will help to enhance their visibility to international investors.
June 3, 2022The government has increased the target issuance size of the retail green bond. The minimum annual interest rate has also been increased.
April 20, 2022The OSFI will consult financial institutions on climate disclosures guidelines that will phase in mandatory TCFD-aligned reporting beginning in 2024.
April 14, 2022Hong Kong financial secretary Paul Chan said the issuance allows residents to "directly contribute to greening Hong Kong and share the fruit of the sustainable development".
February 18, 2022$500mn worth of floating rate senior green notes were issued by China Construction Bank's Macau branch using the China-EU Common Ground Taxonomy.
January 3, 2022Prototype platforms for green bond tokenisation developed. Commercial Data Interchange enters pilot launch. AML Regtech Lab set for Friday launch.
November 4, 2021