Green Fintech
Singapore Pledges S$35 Million in Sustainable Finance Skills Development
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG), has launched the Sustainable Finance Jobs Transformation Map (JTM). This initiative outlines the necessary skills updates for the local financial
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OCBC Reports Sixfold Increase in Eco-Care Car Loans Amid Rising EV Popularity
OCBC has reported a major increase in its Eco-Care Car Loans, with numbers surging over sixfold in 2023 compared to their launch year in 2021. This rise coincides with a growing environmental consciousness among Singaporeans and a governmental push towards
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ADB to Support Finance Ministers with New ASEAN Climate Finance Platform
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to introduce an ASEAN Climate Finance Policy Platform, aimed at aiding finance ministers in Southeast Asia to collectively tackle climate change. This announcement was made by ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, highlighting the urgent
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13 Fintech Giants Back Programme Sirius to Promote MSME Sustainability in APAC
Programme Sirius has been launched to support Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Asia-Pacific region on their path towards sustainability. With the backing of 13 fintech industry leaders from 11 economies, the programme aims to bolster MSMEs’ efforts
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Mikkel Larsen Steps Down as CEO of Climate Impact X
Climate Impact X (CIX), a global marketplace and exchange for quality carbon credits, has announced the departure of its CEO, Mikkel Larsen. Larsen, who has been at the forefront of CIX since its inception, will stay in his role until
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Nominations Now Open for Sustainability Impact Awards 2024 by UOB and BT
The Sustainability Impact (SI) Awards 2024, a collaborative effort between The Business Times (BT) and United Overseas Bank (UOB), has officially opened its nomination period, which will run until 15 May 2024. The awards aim to honor individuals and organisations
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DBS, Sheng Siong Join Forces to Promote Sustainability Among SME Suppliers
DBS Bank and supermarket chain Sheng Siong have embarked on a mission to assist suppliers in adopting more sustainable business practices. The initiative aims to reach out to 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Sheng Siong supply network
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Climate Impact X Secures S$30 Million Funding Boost Led by Mizuho
The Climate Impact X (CIX), a global marketplace and exchange for quality carbon credits, has secured an additional S$30 million (US$22.3 million) in funding, as revealed by regulatory filings accessed by DealStreetAsia. This recent investment round was led by Mizuho
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Project Savannah, a Blueprint to Simplify ESG Integration for Small Businesses
In an era where sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, the dialogue around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices has taken centre stage for major corporations. But amidst this evolving discourse, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
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Four Southeast Asian Stock Exchanges Agree to Build Joint ESG Ecosystem
Four major Southeast Asian stock exchanges – Bursa Malaysia, Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) – have united to form the ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE). This initiative aims to promote
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