At ASIFMA's event on Friday, Eddie Yue said some future green bonds will be set aside for MPF funds, and that Hong Kong's green bond programme will expand to cover sustainable bonds.
March 22, 2023The SEC will adopt the ASEAN Sustainable and Responsible Fund Standards and separately release a new blue bond framework by Q2.
March 15, 2023PRI survey identified "substantial demand" from investors for some form of comprehensive sustainable finance taxonomy for Japan.
March 14, 2023Negotiators of the European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a voluntary standard for EU green bonds (EuGB).
March 2, 2023Blue bonds, yellow bonds, and transition bonds are added. Disclosure requirements are enhanced. Independent third-party reviewers must be appointed.
February 8, 2023India raised almost $1bn that it will use for investments in renewable energy and climate change adaptation, among other areas.
January 26, 2023The Shanghai regulator is also seeking to explore the possibility of adding bond targets to the Hong Kong Stock Connect.
January 17, 2023China will establish a mandatory assessment and certification system and open up the green bond market to international participants.
January 13, 2023White paper calls for more consistent ESG-related standards, a uniform disclosure template for companies, and measures to boost foreign participation.
January 11, 2023On opening day, green bonds from food and beverage brand Pran Agro Limited and shares in LankaBangla Securities were listed for trading.
January 10, 2023