Standard Chartered Prices US$500m Emerging Markets-focused Sustainability Bond
Standard Chartered has priced a €500 million (US$568 million) sustainability bond focused on emerging markets. The proceeds of the bond will be used to...
Lack of Higher Quality ESG Data Becomes Pressing Issue for Investors
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently introduced a series of key measures on sustainable banking and green finance, supplementing the Securities & Futures Commission’s...
Cayman’s Blockchain Entrepreneurs Unite
The Cayman Islands tech community has its sights set on blockchain and positioning the jurisdiction as a leader in the burgeoning sector.
George Town’s South...
$195m Syndicated Financing Facility for UAB
United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced the successful conclusion of its $195 million two--year syndicated term loan facility signed on June 19.
The proceeds of...
Walmart China Teams with VeChain, PwC on Blockchain Food Safety Platform
Walmart China has launched a blockchain-based platform aimed to address food safety concerns in the country.
Announced Tuesday in a press release, the Chinese arm...
Chinese Banks Embrace Green Growth
Policymakers and bankers are seeing huge market potential for the energy conservation and environmental protection industry, an emerging industry in China. To meet the...