Sustainable Investor
Asia-Pacific
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BIS Launches APAC Green Bond Fund
March 1, 2022Third BIS green bond fund to channel central bank reserves to green projects in the Asia and Pacific region.
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China Stress Tests Find Default Risks in High-emitting Sectors
March 1, 2022Defaults in thermal power, steel and cement sectors may increase if companies in those sectors do not shift to low-carbon alternatives.
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Asian Investors Embrace Net Zero Commitments
February 24, 2022AIGCC study finds international frameworks more widely adopted as institutions set interim decarbonisation targets.
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Philippines’ Banks Urged to Adhere to Sustainable Finance Roadmap
February 23, 2022Lending to activities considered sustainable and environment-friendly will qualify FIs for incentives, such as preferential rediscount rates.
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Asia’s Sovereigns to Embrace Sustainable Bonds
February 21, 2022UN SDGs an increasing factor in government funding needs and costs
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Philippines Consults on ASEAN Sustainable Fund Standards
February 15, 2022Securities watchdog consulting on expectations for sustainable funds, including issuance trends, investment drivers and regulatory requirements.
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Tokyo Exchange Plans Digitally Tracked Green Bond
February 15, 2022JPX intends to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while enabling investors to track its progress over time.
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Credible Data for a Sustainable Future
February 11, 2022Ashley Alder, Chair of IOSCO and CEO of the HK SFC, calls for greater consistency and transparency for ESG ratings and data.
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Singapore Outlines Skill Set for Sustainable Finance
February 11, 2022Technical skills and competencies set out for FIs to use to upskill finance professionals and build deeper talent pools for sustainable finance.
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Japan’s FSA Steps up Focus on ESG Ratings, Data Quality
February 8, 2022FSA subcommittee established to formalise discussions with ESG rating and data providers on quality and reliability.
