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Sustainable debt round-up: IBRD, Ireland, Hong Kong ... and more

Hong Kong raises €750m from first green bond in 2026

Hong Kong has strengthened its position as the largest sovereign sustainable bond issuer in the Asia Pacific region with a €750 million ($882 million) green bond.

Hong Kong consults on mandatory sustainability assurance

Hong Kong calls for more biodiversity-related SLLs

Financial institutions in Hong Kong have been urged to scale up the use of biodiversity-related sustainability-linked loans and bonds.

Sustainable debt round-up: Hong Kong, ING, Smart Communications ... and more

Hong Kong raises $1.3bn from largest 'digital' green bond

Hong Kong has issued its third 'digital' green bond, with the $1.3 billion multi-currency deal the largest digital sustainable bond issued to date.

Hong Kong adds transition finance elements to taxonomy

Climate stress testing and taxonomy expansion among HKMA work priorities

Hong Kong sets timeline for ISSB adoption

Hong Kong's government has launched a 'roadmap' for the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)-aligned disclosure standards, with full adoption "no later than 2028" for all 'large publicly accountable entities'.

Actis closes Asian transition fund at $560m