Hong Kong Central Bank Directs Banks to Integrate Net Zero Transition Planning
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Hong Kong’s central banking institution released a series of principles for banks on planning for the transition to a net zero economy, with setting of objectives aligned with net zero transition, and embedding them into internal processes. Read more
Global green bond issuance may accelerate on new EU rules, stable interest rates
According to data from the nonprofit Climate Bonds Initiative, a new green bond standard is expected to be adopted in Europe later this year, which will boost demand. European entities have issued $87.67 billion of green bonds in the April-June quarter, up 30% on the previous three months. Read more