Hong Kong raises $5.8bn in green bond issuance
The Hong Kong government has completed a green bond issuance, raising $5.75bn in a triple-currency offering.
How a better governance approach can help avoid ESG lapses
With the rise of ESG meaning companies have more eyes on them than ever to make positive differences, it can be tough to be able to meet all these standards without occasionally lapsing.
CaixaBank forms international consortium on cyber research
CaixaBank and 11 international entities have formed a European research consortium to explore ways to improve cybersecurity by using AI and big data.
Singapore hires first ever government chief sustainability officer
Singapore has appointed Lim Tuang as its first ever government chief sustainability officer to drive the government’s sustainability efforts.
How firms can address and mitigate shareholder activism risks
A key trend across both 2021 and 2022 was the rise of shareholder activism in the world of financial services. While 2021 was a boon year for activists, 2022 fell short of the mark.
Klarna taps Clarity AI to boost environmentally conscious brands
FinTech Klarna has revealed it is using Clarity AI’s data and capabilities to promote environmentally conscious brands to 150 million shoppers.
Cerved, Greenomy team to back Italian sustainable finance regulation
Credit risk analysis and management firm Cerved has partnered with Greenomy to help Italian companies ensure compliance with new EU sustainable finance.
Single.Earth links with Salv to fight financial crime
Single.Earth, a GreenTech firm providing the world’s first nature-backed currency, has teamed with RegTech firm Salv to combat financial crime.
How Quantifying Nature is mobilising the industry against climate change
The Earth has reached its tipping point. The warning signs are loud and clear and have been for decades. Quantifying Nature has set out to mobilise positive environmental change at scale by quantifying the financial risks of climate change & biodiversity loss.
EBA publishes sustainable finance roadmap
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its roadmap outlining its objectives and timeline for delivering mandates and tasks in sustainable finance and ESG risks.