ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

MAS-Led Green Investments Partnership Achieves US$510m First Close

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

Backed by global and regional investors, the fund will channel capital into renewable energy, transport, and other green projects to accelerate Asia’s energy transition.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Consults on Expanded Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

The HKMA has launched “Phase 2A” of its sustainable finance taxonomy, adding transition criteria and adaptation objectives.

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Chinese Exchanges Release Draft Guidelines on Environmental Disclosures

By Editors | 08/09/2025

Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing bourses released draft guidelines on pollution, energy and water use to aid implementation of mandatory sustainability reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Proposes New Rules to Raise SRI Fund Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The new rules mandate clearer disclosures on sustainability objectives, risks, and outcomes to combat greenwashing and build investor confidence.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Flags Gaps in Global Climate Risk Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The UNEP FI Risk Centre report warns that while sustainability reporting frameworks are gaining traction worldwide, most company disclosures remain largely narrative, inconsistent and hard to compare.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand's SEC Authorises Digital Asset Firms to Trade Tokenised Carbon Credits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has amended rules for digital asset operators to support national green economy goals and promote the country as a carbon trading hub.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Eyes First Blue Bond with World Bank Support

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

The planned bond issue would help fund projects to protect Thailand’s coastlines and drive sustainable growth, as investor demand for green and blue finance continues to climb.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Proposes to Defer Key Climate Disclosures Deadlines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The XRB is seeking feedback on extending exemptions for Scope 3 emissions and anticipated financial impact disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen to Issue First Green Bonds in Macao

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The issuance, a first for the Shenzhen Government in Macao, aims to deepen financial cooperation in the GBA and bolster Macao’s bond market.