Increased interest in sustainability has bolstered the demand for ESG bonds. In ASEAN, green bond issuances doubled to $8.1 billion in 2019, from just $3.9 billion in 2018. To find out how Malaysia's nascent sustainable bond market compares to its regional peers, we speak to Winson Phoon, Head of Fixed Income Research at Maybank Kim Eng.

<p>Increased interest in sustainability has bolstered the demand for ESG bonds. In ASEAN, green bond issuances doubled to $8.1 billion in 2019, from just $3.9 billion in 2018. To find out how Malaysia's nascent sustainable bond market compares to its regional peers, we speak to Winson Phoon, Head of Fixed Income Research at Maybank Kim Eng.</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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