ESG

Interview: AIIB's CFO on deploying capital, backing projects and bond issuances

Andrew Cross, CFO at the Beijing-based infrastructure bank, shared his views on private capital mobilisation, high interest rates, sustainabilty bonds, and the attraction of Hong Kong as a fundraising destination; the AIIB is looking to deploy $75bn by 2030.

June 24, 2025

KKR agrees Zenith Energy purchase after March refinancing

Zenith provides sustainable and hybrid power for Australia's off-grid mining industry; the deal will help the firm invest in large-scale projects.

June 17, 2025

Thailand's CKPower secures Thb5bn green bond

The proceeds from institutional investors will be primarily used to support the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Project in Laos.

June 10, 2025

Interview: DBS' head of sustainable finance on Asia's capital markets

Shilpa Gulrajani, DBS' head of sustainable finance, institutional banking, offered her thoughts on how capital markets are aligning with the region’s transition needs, including green loans and blended finance, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week.

May 20, 2025

Fosun International refinances $870m loan

A new loan for the Chinese conglomerate included a greenshoe option and involved Chinese and international banks.

May 06, 2025

NZBA updates guidelines amid flurry of high-profile exits

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance has updated its guidelines amid a flurry of high-profile exits from the global group, including Macquarie, Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura and JP Morgan.

April 22, 2025

FinanceAsia Awards 2025: Southeast Asia winners announced

Read on for the winners of the 29th iteration of the FinanceAsia Awards, across Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

April 14, 2025

Equinix issues S$500m green bond in Singapore debut

The money raised from the 3.5% notes, due in 2030, will go towards the data infrastructure firm's green projects such as energy efficiency at its data centres across Apac; DBS, Standard Chartered, HSBC and OCBC helped secure the bond.

March 25, 2025

BNP Paribas promotes Eric Tran to Apac global banking chief sustainability officer

Tran will look after ESG issues relevant to both corporate and investment banking. He will relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore in the second half of the year.

March 20, 2025

IWD: The importance of female sustainable finance leaders

Despite numerous challenges, which are growing under Trump’s second administration, sustainable finance might be an area where females are more likely to excel and take leadership roles, including in Asia; senior leaders gave FA their opinions.

March 07, 2025