Asia Pacific

Commercial Bank of Ceylon plans LKR5bn green bond debut

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) is planning to raise up to LKR5 billion ($17 million) from its inaugural green bond, believed to be only the second sustainable bond issuance in the country.

Climate disclosure 'stagnated' in anticipation of reporting rules, Australian regulator finds

Australian financial institutions' disclosure of climate-related risks has "stagnated" compared to previous years, a trend which the regulator suggests was due to organisations waiting for more clarity on greenwashing and disclosure rules.

AIGCC to launch 'just transition-focused' working group for emerging markets

Actis closes Asian transition fund at $560m

IIX partners with Bangladesh and UNDP for 'orange bonds'

Chinese stock exchanges publish sustainability disclosure guidelines

Some NGFS members arent able to 'go very far' says Ma Jun

The Network for Greening the Financial System's (NGFS) ambition has been held back by some of its central bank members' national mandates, Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun has said.

Thailand plans landmark debut sovereign sustainability-linked bond

Thailand is planning to raise up to THB30 billion ($890 million) from its inaugural sustainability-linked bond, making it just the third sovereign issuer of the performance-based instrument and the first in Asia.

Geopolitics now a 'very complex issue' for sustainability, says Ma Jun

Geopolitics is making the sustainable transition increasingly difficult, with room for multilateral cooperation diminishing, Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun has said.

BII, Standard Chartered sign $350m funding for Africa and Asia

Shareholders expect us to be sustainable, says Swire

Shareholders in global conglomerate Swire are asking fewer questions about its sustainability because they already expect them to be sustainable, Environmental Finance has heard.

SEBI suggests changing ESG ratings regulation to remove appeal process

Australia launches second round of taxonomy consultation

Australia has launched the second round of consultation on its sustainable finance taxonomy, in a bid to bring "credibility" to transition activities.

CA100+ 'cross-pollinating' engagement

The Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) initiative is looking at how to "cross-pollinate" its engagement between sectors.

BHP climate transition plan gains shareholders' approval

Mining giant BHP has won shareholder backing for its Climate transition action plan (CTAP), despite opposition from the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.