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Green finance: ESG conduct code for ratings and data providers up for industry discussion, aims to raise transparency

“The code, together with the self-attestation document, will be vital in fostering greater transparency, quality and reliability of ESG information, as well as comparability of products,” said SFC CEO Julia …

Hong Kong’s green tech hub goal: nurture start-ups, identify advantages and create talent pool, fintech body says

by Anas Siddiqui

Hong Kong’s aim of becoming a green technology and finance centre can become a reality if efforts are concentrated on supporting start-ups and leveraging China’s expertise in crucial technologies, according …

Climate finance: a year on, Hong Kong’s carbon credit market sees scant volume as its bridge role to China fails to materialise

by Anas Siddiqui

“In our first year of operation in this market, our main goal was to build an ecosystem,” she said. “Besides trading volume, we have been building a client base, which …