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Fitch praises UAE green bond fee exemption

The exemption for United Arab Emirates (UAE) issuers of some sustainable bonds from registration fees will support progress on sustainability in the region, ahead of the country's COP28 presidency, a Sustainable Fitch executive has said.

Transition plans to increase focus on Indigenous communities - Sustainable Fitch

Issues related to Indigenous peoples will gain more traction within transition plans, as investors and regulators continue to recognise their materiality to the transition, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Hong Kong's reporting changes to 'enhance disclosures in mainland China'

Upcoming changes to reporting standards in Hong Kong could enhance sustainability reporting across mainland China, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Gender equality a rising priority for Japanese investors, says Sustainable Fitch

Gender equality has risen as a priority for institutional investors and bond issuers in the Japanese market, following an increase in gender-focused regulations in the country, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Investors 'left to fend for themselves' amid lack of social guidance

The sustainable finance market is "being left to fend for itself" when it comes to identifying material social metrics, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Cement SLBs set to rise, says Sustainable Fitch

As pressure mounts on the cement industry to decarbonise, sustainability linked bonds are set to become an important part of financing companies' transition, Sustainable Fitch has said.

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Chinese banks not shifting away from coal, says Sustainable Fitch

Despite a movement into 'cleaner' assets, Chinese banks have yet to shift away from coal, which risks leaving many with stranded assets, Sustainable Fitch has said.

Indian green taxonomy 'crucial' to boosting domestic green bond market

Sustainable Fitch said the Indian sovereign green bond debut will increase interest in domestic green bond issuance, but that it was "crucial" that the Indian government finalise its green taxonomy to boost issuance.

Chinese investors 'dubious' about Hong Kong green bond issuance

Chinese investors are "dubious" about offshore green bond issuances in Hong Kong because of the lack of green bond rules in place in the financial centre , Sustainable Fitch has told Environmental Finance.