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Environmental, Social and Governance
Once-unthinkable nuclear green bonds are coming to Europe
Some ethical funds plan to continue boycotting nuclear power
July 20, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore unveils Green Bond Framework, to issue first sovereign green bond in coming months
“Through these high-quality issuances, we hope to deepen market liquidity for green bonds.”
June 09, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore's 'very bold' plans to hasten net zero by half a century
“It may even be seen as too aggressive from members of industry and companies... but it is the right thing to do.”
February 20, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore government to issue $35 bil in green bonds by 2030, raise carbon tax in stages
Singapore will raise its carbon tax rate in stages until 2030, growing up to 16 times its current rate.
February 18, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG bond issues to hit new record again, more scope for better reporting standards: JPMorgan
Total AUM of ESG-dedicated funds in Asia ex-Japan reached US$35.3 billion at end-3Q2021, up 95% y-o-y, says JPMorgan.
December 16, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore well-positioned to lead Asia sustainability push: UBS's Kuek
According to UBS, 52% of Singaporean investors will have sustainable investments in their portfolios by 2023, up from 35% in 2018.
August 11, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Deciphering different instruments in the sustainable bond market
Here's a look at what has happened in the market so far and the different types of instruments in the market.
July 29, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Singapore goes green with bonds
Singapore corporates are issuing green bonds, sustainability bonds and sustainability linked bonds
July 16, 2021
Sustainability
SGX joins Nasdaq to expand availability of green, social and sustainability bond data
This signals the importance of data in bridging sustainable capital with high-quality projects, says SGX's Lee Beng Hong
June 15, 2021
Sustainability
Sembcorp Industries prices inaugural $400 mil green bond offering
This is the first certified green bond under the Climate Bonds Standard by a Singapore-based energy company.
June 03, 2021