Category Archives: ESG

SFC’s point of view on ESG and securities market.

”Despite the macroeconomics changes in 2023, Hong Kong has remained resilient in the asset management [...]

HKGFA Workshop session “Financing Asia’s Real Economy Net-Zero Transition” at the Asian Financial Forum

While still a percentage of the overall Hong Kong securities market, ESG comprise one of [...]

Hong Kong to launch subsidy scheme for green fintech start-ups to bolster sustainability data acumen.

Hong Kong’s green bond and loan borrowers’ financial assistance scheme has granted HK$210 million to [...]

Hong Kong urged to match Singapore in green and sustainable financing subsidies to help revive debt offerings

Hong Kong has boosted green bond sales by subsidizing issuance costs, spending HK$210 million. The [...]

Tim Mohin: ESG ON FIRE

The term “responsible business” is being replaced by “ESG” as it becomes politicized and legal [...]

Fast Charging EV Network Provider Electra Raises $330 Million

Electric vehicle fast-charging provider Electra has raised €304 million (USD $330 million) in equity funding [...]

Cross-Agency Steering Group Announces Key Initiatives to Support Hong Kong in Capitalising Sustainable Finance Opportunities

The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group has announced three key initiatives to support [...]

JICA and ADB Join Forces: $1.5 Billion Investment in LEAP 2 Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have partnered to [...]

Promoting Sustainable Practices: The Singapore, Papua New Guinea Carbon Credits Agreement at COP28

Singapore and Papua New Guinea have signed an Implementation Agreement on carbon credits cooperation, building [...]

UN Report Reveals Need for Equitable Digital Trade and Investment in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing significant growth in digital trade and investment, accounting for a [...]