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Australia raises AUD7bn from three-times oversubscribed green bond debut

The Australian government has raised AUD7 billion ($4.7 billion) from its debut sovereign green bond, with the final orderbook around AUD23 billion.

Asia leading Europe on transition integration, conference hears

Asia has moved ahead of Europe in integrating transition into sustainability discussions, an Environmental Finance conference has heard, with investors "finally coming around" to accept potential greenwashing risks of transition investments.

Feedback sought on first draft of Australian taxonomy

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has opened a public consultation on the first draft of its proposed taxonomy, including its headline ambitions and first three priority areas.

Candriam launches emerging markets equity fund

Singapore and China central banks to collaborate on green and transition finance

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and People's Bank of China announced plans to collaborate on numerous green and transition finance initiatives.

Alcazar Energy Partners II closes at $490m

Three key trends driving the global green transition

The market forces driving the transition separates it from many other thematic investments, argues Rahul Bhushan

Working group to develop ESG ratings, data products code of conduct for Hong Kong

Australian government wins investor group praise for climate funding

Investor groups have welcomed a AUD22.7 billion ($15.1 billion) funding package the Australian government has pledged to support the transition to net zero, development of sustainability fund labels and tackling 'greenwashing'.

AIGCC report helps investors manage nature-related risks

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has published its report on how investors can effectively manage nature-related risks.