Namibia's DBN Launches N$400M Women Financing Drive
The Development Bank of Namibia has partnered with the African Development Bank to launch 'DBN For Her,' a N$400 million facility offering loans up to N$10 million for women-owned businesses, featuring prime rates, a 12-month interest-free grace period, and flexible collateral to boost financial ...
Clean Cooking Alliance, VCMI Launch Carbon Sandbox Guide in Nigeria
The Clean Cooking Alliance and VCMI released a global guide in Lagos to help regulators test carbon market innovations via sandboxes, balancing innovation with integrity. Supported by FSD Africa, it targets clean cooking finance amid rapid sector growth.
Kenya Lands $2.9B Deals at KIICO 2026 Launch
Kenya announced $2.9 billion in investment pledges at the KIICO 2026 opening, targeting 63,000 jobs in key sectors. President Ruto hailed reforms boosting investor confidence amid green industrialization push.
DBS, Bank of China Ink MOU for Regional Fintech Push
DBS and Bank of China signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing to expand cooperation in fintech innovation, cross-border RMB solutions, and sustainable finance, targeting Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The pact aims to boost Chinese firms' global expansion and regional trade flows.
Philippines' Metrobank Ends Sustainability Bond Sale Early on Demand Surge
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. shut its Series F ASEAN Sustainability Peso bonds offer a week ahead of schedule on March 23, fueled by robust institutional and retail interest. The 1.5-year bonds, yielding 5.4727%, fund green and social assets under the bank's framework.
Qatar National Bank Reaffirms Net Zero Pledge in 2025 Report
QNB Group, Qatar's largest bank, published its 2025 Sustainability Report today, recommitting to net zero emissions by 2050 as the Middle East's pioneer in verified Scope 3 disclosures. The report details QR41 billion in sustainable financing and a record €750 million green bond issuance.
Qatar National Bank Sets Net Zero by 2050 Milestone
QNB Group, Qatar's leading bank, published its 2025 Sustainability Report reaffirming a net zero transition by 2050—the first in Qatar—while delivering QR41 billion in sustainable financing and issuing the Middle East's largest bank green bond.
EIB Global, Techcombank Strike €200M Vietnam Climate Deal
EIB Global and Vietnam's Techcombank have secured a €200 million credit line to fund private-sector green projects, targeting renewable energy and sustainable transport amid Vietnam's push for net-zero by 2050. The deal bolsters the Just Energy Transition Partnership with advisory support on clim...
India's Sovereign Green Bonds Draw 2.32 Bid-Cover Strength
India's Sovereign Green Bonds sustain strong demand with a 2.32 bid-cover ratio in FY 2025-26, bolstered by a 7 basis point greenium despite no tax incentives. Public sector banks transferred Rs 60,518 crore in unclaimed funds to RBI's DEA Fund as of January 2026.
Europe Sees Record Government Bond Trading Surge in 2025
European government bond trading volumes hit record highs in 2025, up 6% from 2024, with Q4 marking the strongest fourth-quarter performance on record amid heavy issuance and ESG momentum. EU states and UK issued €877 billion in bonds and bills.
Climate Fund Managers Joins Climate Bonds Network to Expand Africa Access
Climate Fund Managers has gained membership in the Climate Bonds Network, positioning itself to unlock green finance flows to emerging markets across Africa and South Asia through specialized training and blended finance innovation.
HSBC Taps Brucale as European Sustainability Chief
HSBC Holdings has made a strategic appointment to strengthen its sustainability leadership in Europe, a move aimed at intensifying the bank's climate-focused initiatives across the continent.