Bonds

Asia's largest supplier of green bonds looks to align standards with international principles as Moody's says APAC issuance strong despite market headwinds.

Global asset manager criticises weak incentives in SLB structures, while HSBC backs calls to reject use of ESG ratings as KPIs.

The latest developments in sustainable finance.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Robeco launches transition strategy, Amundi transitions Italian ETF to ESG index.

Second Canadian issuer enters market as EDF looks to fund nuclear projects with green bonds.

Implications for gas investors harder to quantify, says firm, as Climate Bond Initiative rules out inclusion.

Currently '60-70% of the capital structure of any company is going unstewarded', says Railpen.

French fund also preparing €1.1bn green and social bond RFP.

It follows in the footsteps of regional neighbours Singapore, the Philippines and Hong Kong.

Corporate bond issuers will be judged against actual emissions levels, decarbonisation targets and reporting, with changes made to collateral framework.