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Sustainability
Hong Kong and Singapore spar for green finance supremacy in Asia
The race to attract all that fresh money and trading business in Asia will take years to play out.
December 09, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Banks fall dangerously short on pledges in new net-zero study
"Crucial gaps remain"
November 08, 2022
In Focus
Paving the way to a greener future for banks in Asia Pacific
Here’s how Huawei is helping banks in the region ensure their operations are sustainable.
July 20, 2022
Fintech
MAS launches 2022 Global FinTech Hackcelerator focussing on Web 3.0 and green finance
Photo: Bloomberg
May 27, 2022
Sustainability
MAS partners financial industry to pilot digital platforms for better data on green finance
The pilots of the platforms are expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.
November 09, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance
MAS weighs sustainability expectations with coming regulation
"Things are unclear... But we can’t wait for everything to be settled before starting anything."
September 08, 2021
Sustainability
MAS taskforce issues guide for climate-related disclosures and framework for green trade finance
Based on the framework, HSBC and UOB have already piloted four green trade finance transactions.
May 19, 2021
Sustainability
MAS's Green Finance Industry Taskforce proposes taxonomy, launches handbook to support green finance
MAS's managing director Ravi Menon adds that it is MAS's goal to make Singapore the leading green finance hub in Asia".
January 28, 2021
SFF x SWITCH 2020
People’s Bank of China reaffirms commitment to Green Finance at FinTech Festival
PBOC will consider issuing mandatory requirements for financial institutions to disclose environmental-related information.
December 09, 2020
Sustainability
Schroders to advance ESG cause and boost sustainability initiatives from Singapore
Part of this plan involves establishing a regional centre of excellence for sustainability (CoES) in Singapore.
October 19, 2020