Core Insights - The report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance highlights that innovation and regulatory support are crucial for the growth of sustainable debt in emerging markets, which is essential for bridging the multi-trillion-dollar climate financing gap [1][10]. Group 1: Current Market Trends - In 2024, the issuance of labeled sustainable debt in the MENA and Asia-Pacific regions reached a record high, but it slowed down in 2025 due to changing perceptions regarding the advantages of labeled debt, including impacts on pricing and reporting costs [2][6]. - The pricing advantage of labeled debt is diminishing, with some issuers even paying a premium for green debt, indicating a shift in market dynamics [6]. Group 2: Regulatory Support and Innovation - Regulatory bodies can help reduce barriers faced by issuers by providing solutions such as offsetting labeling costs and creating a clear regulatory environment for labeled debt issuance [6]. - The Hong Kong government has implemented a subsidy program for green and social issuers, with over 620 sustainable debt instruments issued by mid-October 2025, totaling more than $170 billion [6]. Group 3: Growth Opportunities - Labeled debt currently represents only 2.6% of the debt market in emerging economies, highlighting significant growth opportunities [6]. - Social debt, which has only accounted for 8% of total issuance since 2020 in emerging markets, presents strong growth potential, with countries like South Korea and Japan leading the global social bond market [7]. Group 4: Innovative Structures - Issuers are exploring innovative structures beyond traditional labels and terms, such as blue bonds and sustainability-linked loans, which can attract capital to underfunded areas like marine ecosystem protection [7][9]. - The issuance of ultra-long tenor green bonds, such as the 30-year green bond by MTR Corporation, demonstrates strong investor demand for long-term debt instruments [9]. Group 5: Industry Perspectives - The collaboration between the Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to enhance the sustainable debt market, reflecting growing investor confidence and the resilience of the market [10][11]. - The report emphasizes the importance of sustainable debt as a financial tool to address the climate financing gap in emerging markets, with Hong Kong positioning itself as a sustainable finance hub [10].

11月18日，香港金融管理局和迪拜金融服务管理局发表题为《扩大新兴市场可持续债务市场规模》研究 报告。(香港金融管理局供图) 报告还涵盖三个案例研究，展示可持续金融在传统标签、年期及结构方面的创新，包括迪拜环球港务集 团发行的蓝色债券、阿联酋迪拜国民银行发行的可持续发展挂钩贷款债券，以及香港铁路有限公司发行 的长年期绿色债券及贷款。 迪拜金融服务管理局总裁施卫民表示，将继续重点支持各类可持续及转型金融，以确保迪拜国际金融中 心、阿拉伯联合酋长国乃至整个地区的市场长期保持稳健及具公信力。 香港与迪拜探索新兴地区可持续债务市场发展空间 中新社香港11月18日电 香港金融管理局和迪拜金融服务管理局18日发表题为《扩大新兴市场可持续债 务市场规模》研究报告，探索新兴市场如何发挥可持续债务工具的潜力，以促进可持续发展。 报告显示，中东与北非地区以及亚太新兴地区的可持续债务市场有很大发展空间，不少发行人及借款人 在为可持续项目进行融资时仍未使用可持续债务工具。政府可透过抵销可持续债务工具发行费用及提供 指引等支援措施，协助发行人应对进入市场的挑战；鼓励更多企业发行、提升绿色以外其他可持续债务 标签的使用，以及探索新的发行 ...

Core Insights - The research report by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Dubai Financial Services Authority highlights the significant growth potential of the sustainable debt market in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions [1][2] - The report emphasizes the need for governments to support issuers by offsetting issuance costs and providing guidance to overcome market entry challenges [1] - The study showcases innovative sustainable finance examples, including blue bonds and sustainability-linked loans, demonstrating the evolution of sustainable debt instruments [1] Group 1 - The sustainable debt market is projected to reach $94 billion in issuance by 2024, indicating increasing investor confidence and market resilience [2] - Hong Kong aims to be a sustainable finance hub, facilitating 45% of international green bond issuance in Asia, while addressing the climate funding gap in emerging markets [2] - The report aims to identify barriers faced by issuers and explore growth opportunities in the sustainable debt sector [2] Group 2 - The collaboration between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Dubai Financial Services Authority is expected to enhance trust and transparency in financial markets through sustainable debt [2] - A joint climate finance conference will be held in Dubai on November 26, where key findings from the report will be discussed [2] - Bloomberg New Energy Finance serves as a knowledge partner for the report, contributing insights into the sustainable debt market's potential [1]