While transition finance is becoming more well-accepted in Asia, UOB's Eric Lim says that clear sectoral and national regulatory guidance are needed to help companies publish high-quality transition plans they can feel confident to execute.
What the role of the board in the just transition? Board directors unpack the complex transition required and how to bridge the divide at a recent dialogue at Unlocking capital for sustainability.
Eufrocinio Bernabe Jr, assistant secretary at the Department of Finance, making a pitch for the Maharlika Investment Fund at 'Unlocking capital for sustainability' Philippines, says it is an additional source of capital for renewables.
The emergence of energy transition mechanisms like the JETP is an interesting development, says a Bank Negara Malaysia representative at the regional edition of ‘Unlocking capital for sustainability’. The central bank is exploring whether such funding channels will work.