The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) today convened a roundtable during the Hong Kong Green Week to exchange views on the development of sustainable finance in Asia-Pacific capital markets (Note 1).
Senior officials from 12 jurisdictions (Note 2) across the region participated in the Asia Climate Finance Dialogue hosted in Hong Kong to share insights on the latest trends and innovations in sustainable-related thematic instruments, including green bonds, blue bonds, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds. Participants also engaged in discussions with experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ADBI and the private sector on frameworks and mechanisms to facilitate the utilisation of these investment instruments as well as the mobilisation of transition finance.
Today’s event marks the fifth roundtable under the Asian Climate Finance Dialogue Project, a collaborative initiative launched by ADBI in collaboration with ADB for driving policy actions that enhance climate-related disclosures and expand climate finance across the region.
Notes:
- The Hong Kong Green Week is held from 8 to 12 September 2025 under the theme “Forging a Sustainable Future Together”.
- Participating authorities include: Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia; National Bank of Georgia; the SFC; Securities and Exchange Board of India; International Financial Services Centres Authority, India; Indonesia Financial Services Authority; Financial Services Agency, Japan, Financial Services Commission, Republic of Korea; Lao Securities Commission Office; Securities Board of Nepal; Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippines; Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand; and State Securities Commission, Vietnam.
