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HKMC issues largest social bond in Asia Pacific
21 October 2024Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) has raised around $3 billion from its third social bond transaction, becoming the largest social bond deal in Asia Pacific to date.
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Ninety One's emerging markets fund expands infra focus to Asia
21 October 2024 -
Khan Bank raises $30m from first domestic Mongolian green bond
15 October 2024Mongolian lender Khan Bank has completed a $30 million fundraise from the first green bond listed in the domestic Mongolian market, more than a year after securing approval for the programme.
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SIFEM invests $10m in Uzbekistan bank for transition lending
15 October 2024 -
ResponsAbility loans additional $18m to Candi Solar for EM expansion
11 October 2024 -
UNDP advises Mizuho on scaling Asia sustainable finance
10 October 2024 -
Platform to tackle 'risky' sustainability investments launched
09 October 2024A platform to scale up investment flows into 'risky' opportunities has been launched, with support from Allianz Insurance, CDPQ and the OECD.
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KfW and KGAL fund €30m for Egypt green hydrogen project
09 October 2024 -
ADB invests $25m to India EV-focused climate bond
03 October 2024 -
Hong Kong publishes ESG ratings and data code of conduct
03 October 2024Hong Kong has followed jurisdictions including Japan and the UK in publishing a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data, covering aspects such as transparency of methodologies and avoiding potential conflicts of interest.
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IFC commits $100m to HSBC's EM sustainable bond strategy
02 October 2024 -
AIIB commits $100m to Actis' emerging Asia transition fund
01 October 2024 -
Asia needs common sustainability taxonomy, thinktank argues
01 October 2024Green and transition taxonomies in Asia are too diverse, undermining comparability, a thinktank has said as it called for a "unified framework that aligns with international standards".
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Patrizia MBK backs Philippines rooftop business with $100m
30 September 2024 -
BII launches 'commercial investor' emerging markets facility
30 September 2024
- EF's Biodiversity Insight 2024
- EthiFinance: EU ESG rating provider regulations 'not fair'
- NBIM backs Switzerland recognising ISSB as 'equivalent' under CSRD-aligned rules
- Cautious reference scenario selection helps avoid greenwashing risk, says Mirova
- Lack of update on UK taxonomy raises concerns it has been shelved
- COP16 kicks off with calls for 'significant investment'
- UK government releases transition finance report
- Sustainability assurance a 'huge opportunity' for auditors, says EIB
- Nature mapping 'atlas' launched at COP16
- Current scenario analysis 'not decision useful' for pension funds - for now