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COP27: NGFS launches blended climate finance initiative

The Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has launched a blended finance initiative at the UN COP27 climate summit,...

Singapore considers ground-breaking foreign currency green bond

Singapore will consider issuing its first ever foreign currency sovereign bond in green bond format amid interest from investors, but only after building out its Singaporean dollar green bond curve.

MAS launches ESG impact 'hub'

Singapore issues longest-duration sovereign green bond with debut

Singapore has raised SGD2.4 billion ($1.7 billion) from its maiden green bond which is believed to be the longest tenor sovereign green bond to date, with the 50-year deal more than twice oversubscribed.

Transition bonds still have growth potential, says MAS

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) managing director Ravi Menon said that the transition bond market has "good potential to grow," despite lacklustre uptake by issuers to date.

Singapore to enhance disclosure requirements with ISSB standards

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to incorporate International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) frameworks into its sustainable reporting requirements.

First TNFD pilot reveals need for 'clarity' in several areas

Debut Singapore green bond expected in 'coming months'

A debut sovereign green bond issuance by Singapore is expected in 'coming months' after the Southeast Asian city-state published its green bond framework.

NGFS work moves 'from awareness to action' as network grows

The Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has launched its new two-year work programme,...

Singapore ESG data registry launched