MAS launches ESG rating code of conduct
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a code of conduct for ESG rating and data providers, in a bid to improve transparency and comparability between methodologies and products.
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.
COP: MAS to announce new blended finance initiatives
Singapore regulator launches Microsoft Chat GPT-powered ESG data platform
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched an ESG data platform, which will use Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools to simplify ESG data collection and reporting, and is expected to be particularly useful for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
MAS encourages nature's inclusion in transition plans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has called for nature loss to be addressed within transition plans, as part of transition planning guidance for financial institutions.
LeapFrog targets $1bn for fourth fund
MAS backs AI to support 'transition finance'
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has encouraged financial institutions to use artificial intelligence (AI) to support their efforts to financing the energy transition.
'To be truly impactful, we need to scale the capital base'
Pentagreen Capital has inked its first deal. Next, it wants to create blended finance structures that help attract other institutional investors, Marat Zapparov tells Jennifer Forrest
Pentagreen commits $30m in first deal signing
Pentagreen Capital has penned its first deal, committing $30 million to Philippines-based renewable energy platform, Citicore Solar Energy Corporation.