Taiwan’s CDIB boosts cross-strait presence, sets up RMB funds
CDIB Capital is busy setting up renminbi-denominated funds to make direct investments in China, making it the first Taiwanese firm to do so on the mainland.
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Weekly roundup of people news, Jan 15
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Weekly roundup of people news, Jan 8
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The past year has seen something of a growth spurt for green bonds, with the market heading toward the $1 trillion milestone, according to data from the Climate Bonds Initiative and Bloomberg. It has also seen the emergence of social bonds, used for social investments with aims such as expanding access to healthcare and education. As well as significant government bond launches, there has been increased issuance from the corporate sector and from a wider range of businesses and industries.
Emerging market corporate debt, explained
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