2022-10-19

ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond Standards

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum issued the ASEAN Sustainability-Linked Bond Standards to establish uniform guidelines for sustainability-linked bonds in the region. The framework requires issuers to define material Key Performance Indicators and ambitious Sustainability Performance Targets that trigger financial or structural changes in the bond. Compliance mandates rigorous external review, continuous public disclosure, and regular reporting to ensure transparency and investor confidence.

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