Green Bonds and Sustainable Financing: Dubai and Hong Kong Unite for a Better Future
Green Bonds: A Key Financial Initiative
Dubai and Hong Kong are jointly adapting capital market regulations to facilitate green bonds issuance and listing, aiming to elevate both cities as primary sources of funds for climate-friendly projects.
Sustainable Finance Collaboration
The cooperation between the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) represents a strategic move to align regulatory frameworks that support sustainable finance. Ian Johnston, CEO of DFSA, emphasizes the regulators' role in enabling finance that aligns with government green agendas.
Boosting the Asia-Middle East Corridor
Data shows that companies raised US$15.6 billion through green bonds in Hong Kong last year, ranking it as a major market for such securities. Meanwhile, Dubai is accelerating its efforts to enhance sustainable finance, ensuring it catches up.
Facilitating International Flows
- Harmonizing green taxonomies: Efforts to create seamless green financing will instill confidence across both markets.
- Islamic finance integration: Enabling Shariah-compliant green bonds could unlock significant capital for projects.
- Learning from Hong Kong's established sustainability reporting regime can enhance Dubai's capacities.
Johnston noted the importance of formalizing cooperation to facilitate regulatory support for green financing initiatives.
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