This is the third green bond fund launched by the BIS. It will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in the Asia and Pacific region.
February 28, 2022Lending to activities that are considered sustainable and environment-friendly will qualify FIs for incentives, such as preferential rediscount rates.
February 22, 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, 2022The plan envisions the development of a financial standard system that is in line with international standards and driven by market forces, led by the government.
February 10, 2022Establishing Tokyo as a regional transition finance hub is part of a Kishida policy goal to create an "Asian zero-emission community".
February 4, 2022A futures exchange centre also be established to support the SZSE in implementing a whole-market registration system.
January 26, 2022The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.
January 26, 2022The blueprint contains plans to advance financial sector digitalisation, develop an open data ecosystem, and improve efficiency in cross-border payments.
January 25, 2022Deutsche Börsem, including European Energy Exchange, will explore opportunities to cooperate with and Guangzhou Futures Exchange to develop green finance products and services.
January 20, 2022The BSP is considering using preferential rediscount rates and providing high value loans to help banks finance green loans and sustainable investments.
January 19, 2022