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Indian regulator recommends voluntary carbon market development

A sustainable finance committee at the IFSCA has recommended that an Indian voluntary carbon market is developed as part of plans to attract international investment.

GFANZ to launch APAC coal 'phase out' guidance

GFANZ is preparing to launch guidance for financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region on how they can 'phase out' coal.

Philippines launches environmental risk guidance

The central bank of the Philippines has launched guidance for banks on incorporating sustainability into risk management frameworks.

Common ground taxonomy 'could boost investment in Chinese bonds'

The Common Ground Taxonomy will help attract more international investors to Chinese offshore bonds, said the Hong Kong Green Finance Association.

S&P slashes 2022 sustainable bond forecast by 40%

S&P Global Ratings now forecasts $865 billion will be raised through sustainable bonds in 2022, which represents a 40% cut in its previous annual expectation and a 16% reduction on 2021 issuance volumes

Inaugural Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards winners revealed

The inaugural winners of the annual Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards have been announced

Onshore Chinese green bonds pose challenge for international investors, says HKMA

Onshore green bonds in mainland China are "difficult" for international investors to fit into their sustainability strategies because issuance frameworks often diverge from international norms, said the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).

Super fund supporting oil and gas expansion will consider divestment

Australian super fund UniSuper has announced that it will consider divestment from oil and gas companies if they show a "lack of action" and "no viable decarbonisation pathway".

DBS announces decarbonisation targets

DBS has announced 'science-based' decarbonisation targets for seven sectors, as part of its aim to reach net zero by 2050.