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More first-loss capital needed in emerging markets nature projects, says AIIB

More first loss capital is needed is needed to attract private investors to nature-related projects, especially in emerging markets, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has said.

MAS launches transition taxonomy and pilots 'transition credits'

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a 'transition' taxonomy for eight priority sectors, and announced a 'transition credit' coalition for 'early phase out' of coal power plants.

COP28: MAS launches sustainable blended finance programme

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced two blended finance partnerships, as part of a wider Singaporean platform looking to raise $5 billion in blended capital.

COP28: a call to action from Pakistan

Progress is needed on carbon capture and storage, putting a price on carbon, and ensuring countries deliver on their emissions reduction commitments, writes Pakistan's former lead climate negotiator, Farrukh Iqbal Khan

COP: MAS to announce new blended finance initiatives

Mizuho to invest in carbon credit marketplace Climate Impact X

Mizuho Financial has invested in Singapore-based carbon credit marketplace Climate Impact X (CIX) as the Japanese financial giant looks to expand the "reliable and high quality" regional carbon market in Asia.

Agricultural climate and nature data platform launched

An agricultural data platform has been launched to assist with reporting and help financial institutions better manage climate and nature risks.

Cambodian telecoms firm raises $20m from ground-breaking sustainability bond

SGX: 'Uneven' Singapore climate disclosures a 'reality check'

Climate-related disclosures by Singapore-listed firms remain "uneven" after the recent roll-out of requirements by the Singapore Exchange (SGX), but the stock exchange hopes data from the first round of reporting will spur improvement.

Macquarie launches Australian onshore renewables business