Sustainable Investor
Asia-Pacific
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The ESG Interview: Renewing Interest in Renewables
November 26, 2021Innovative financing solutions are needed to drive Southeast Asia’s transition to clean energy, according to Wymen Chan, Managing Director of Asian Investments, SUSI Partners.
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HK Debuts Euro-Denominated Green Bond
November 23, 2021A 20-year tranche issued under Green Bond Programme is the longest tenor euro-denominated bond by an Asian government.
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NZ Issues Guidance on Mandatory Climate Disclosure Regime
November 23, 2021In-scope financial institutions and listed companies will have to file their first climate statements from July 2024.
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‘Nuts and Bolts’ Approach Needed for Energy Resilience
November 17, 2021Ageing infrastructure, lack of data, and differences in the needs of emerging and mature markets cause problems for resilience and adaption in the energy sector. .
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Project Greenprint: MAS Unveils Plans to Boost Green Finance
November 11, 2021To support the green finance ecosystem, four interoperable platforms will be developed by the project.
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ASEAN Sectoral Bodies Publish Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance
November 11, 2021Aim to make inclusivity and credibility central to the regional taxonomy for sustainable finance.
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HKEX Issues Guidance on TCFD-aligned Climate Disclosures
November 8, 2021Climate-related reporting will become mandatory in Hong Kong by 2025.
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China, EU Publish Common Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
November 5, 2021The PBOC says it will help promote China-EU green investment and financing cooperation and cross-border activities, while reducing the cost of green certification.
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SEBI Proposes New Requirements for ESG Funds in India
October 28, 2021ESG-labelled funds will have to invest at least 80% of total assets in ESG themed securities, and disclose measures taken to mitigate greenwashing risks and reliance on third party scores.
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Chinese Policymakers Issue Climate Transition Guidance
October 26, 2021Includes measures to develop the green finance sector, provide low-cost funds for green projects, and expand the carbon trading market.
