Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

The Urgent Case for Green Finance

A silent revolution is taking place, one which we cannot ignore. Climate change has been thrust into the foreground of the public consciousness and...

Digital Yuan: Weapon in US Trade War or Attempt to Manipulate...

After a short stay in the red zone, Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered toward $12,000, with traders turning bullish as ever. Experts call the United...

QIC Raises Green Bond to Upgrade Shopping Malls

Institutional fund manager QIC’s real estate arm has issued a $300 million green bond certified by the London-based Climate Bonds Initiative with the goal...

Cagamas Issues RM825mil Bonds, Sukuk

The National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, Cagamas Bhd Friday announced its combined issuance of Conventional Medium Term Notes (CMTN) and Islamic Medium Term Notes...

Korean Fintechs Are Creating a Blockchain for Trading OTC Securities

A blockchain platform for the trading of unlisted securities is being developed in South Korea, according to a report in the Chosun Ilbo. The goal is to...

Indonesia Govt Launches Retail Savings Sukuk ST005, Aiming to Raise Rp...

The Government of Indonesia on Thursday officially opened the subscription period for non-tradeable retail savings sukuk (Islamic bonds) ST005, the seventh bond issued from...