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Monetary Authority of Singapore forms new Sustainability Group

News round-up: G7, TCFD and Monetary Authority of Singapore

Monetary Authority of Singapore release green finance guidance

Singapore regulator considering 'green' and 'transition' taxonomy

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced it is considering formulating a taxonomy of its own covering 'green' and 'transition' activities, amid its plan to roll-out environmental risk management guidelines for all financial institutions.

Singapore central bank launches impact measurement initiative

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a FinTech initiative to "promote a green financial ecosystem" in the country, among the aims of which is to measure the environmental and social impact generated by investments and loans.

Singapore to launch $2bn green investment programme

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is to launch a $2 billion ‘green’ investment programme, as part of a raft of measures to stimulate green finance in the country.

Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative launched with Singapore focus

An initiative to increase the supply of sustainable finance from Asian financial institutions will use Singapore as a hub to catalyse regional development.

MAS and IFC sign deal to grow green bond market in Asia

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and IFC have agreed a collaboration to grow the green bond market in Asia.

Hong Kong considers possible green investment bank

Hong Kong is stepping up its challenge to Singapore as a centre of green finance in Asia with the launch of a 'concept paper' on the possibility of setting up a green investment bank.

Singapore's financial regulator launches green bond initiative

Singapore has launched a green bond grant programme to help issuers pay the additional costs associated with obtaining an external review, in a bid to kickstart issuance from the state.