Genevieve Redgrave

ASEAN6 sees exponential growth in sustainable bonds/sukuk

Malaysia is the prime issuer of sustainable bonds and sukuk in the ASEAN6 region, according to a report from EY Malaysia.

Hong Kong Budget: more green bonds and broader loans

The Hong Kong government revealed plans to issue $4.5 billion more green bonds this year, in its 2022-23 Budget announcement.

HSBC aims to cut financed emissions from oil & gas by 34% by 2030

HSBC has announced emissions reductions targets for 2030 covering pollution financed by its lending activities, which include a 34% cut in oil and gas emissions as well as 75% in the power and utilities sector.

ETF to track ESG version of Hang Seng Index

Hang Seng Investment Management is to launch an exchange-traded fund to track an ESG version of Hang Seng Index.

ASEAN sustainable fund standards will need tightening, says HSBC

A proposal for an ASEAN sustainable fund standard is a "good start" but will need to be tightened to align it with other international standards...

All EU green bonds to require transition plans under latest proposal

All EU Green Bond issuers should create transition plans with emissions reductions targets covering at least the next five years, said the European Parliament's Environment,...

People moves 18 February including BlackRock, Marsh, ASN, & more...

Circular economy fund invests in food

Circularity Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Cocogreen, which designs and manufactures a material to grow fresh food.

First-loss capital could make COP26 promises a reality

Vietnam-based asset manager Dragon Capital Group called for greater use of first-loss capital in emerging markets in a meeting with COP26 President Alok Sharma.

Solactive launches ex-fossil fuels Index

Solactive has partnered with Osmosis to launch a fossil fuel-free index, which has £200 million ($270 million) of seed investment from East Sussex Pension Fund.