ESG ratings regulation stokes fears for smaller providers

MTR: Record 2026 green bond issuance extends with Euro debut

MTR has raised €3 billion ($3.5 billion) from its debut Euro-denominated green bond, as the Hong Kong-based transport firm extends its record-breaking issuance in 2026.

Singapore key testing ground for ISO transition plan rules, Fidelity says

Transition planning expectations set by Singapore's financial regulator will be a key test of the world-first international transition plan standard, according to Fidelity International.

Second Latvian sustainability bond 2.4 times oversubscribed

Latvia has raised €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from its second sustainability bond, almost five years after its debut, with the seven-year deal attracting an orderbook in excess of €2.4 billion.

Up to 450 US companies to report impacts under non-EU ESRS, says EFRAG

As many as 450 US companies are set to be in scope of EU rules that will require them to report their sustainability impacts, according to estimates by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).

Environmental crime 'a significant financial risk', says TNFD