Standard Chartered issues inaugural Green Wonton Bond, the first by a FIG Issuer

• The Bank has raised HKD2 billion to support renewable energy projects, green buildings and other eligible green categories, primarily in Asia.

• This marks Standard Chartered’s sixth sustainable finance issuance, underscoring its commitment to be a repeat issuer of sustainable debt.

• Strong demand from distinct HKD liquidity pool demonstrates the Bank’s ability to raise capital across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.

Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank connecting the world’s most dynamic markets, has issued its inaugural HKD2 billion (Hong Kong Dollar) Green Wonton Bond. This is the first public HKD-denominated green bond to be issued by a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and the largest HKD issuance for Standard Chartered, surpassing its previous record of HKD1.5 billion.

The offering drew strong demand with orderbooks peaking at over HKD3.8 billion, surpassing the previous record for the Bank and demonstrating ongoing global appetite for Standard Chartered’s debt and unique sustainable finance asset base.

This marks the Bank’s sixth sustainable finance issuance, following its EUR1 billion Green Bond in January 2026, underscoring its commitment to be a repeat issuer of sustainable debt.

Proceeds will help finance renewable energy, green buildings and circular economy projects, primarily across Asia. This will contribute to cleaner electricity grids, more efficient commercial real estate and reduced pollution, in line with the Bank’s Sustainability Bond Framework.

With demand driven from a distinct HKD liquidity pool, the transaction has further deepened Standard Chartered PLC’s liquidity base, demonstrating its ability to raise capital across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.

Dan Hodge, Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer and Group Treasurer at Standard Chartered, said:

“We continue to deliver on our strategy by leveraging our differentiated cross-border capabilities to drive long-term, sustainable value. This issuance provides HKD investors with access to our diverse portfolio of green assets, while benefiting from a UK-regulated bank counterparty.”

Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered, said:

“This HKD bond issuance underscores our unique ability to access a range of currencies across the markets we call home. It also reflects continued global demand for Standard Chartered’s unique sustainable finance asset base, helping further our ambition to deliver sustainable, inclusive growth for our markets.”

Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia at Standard Chartered, said:

“Our inaugural Green Wonton Bond marks an important milestone for Standard Chartered as we continue to expand our sustainable finance capabilities and connect clients and investors to high-quality green assets. The strong demand we have seen also highlights the growing appeal of HKD-denominated assets and reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a super-connector for capital into the region.”

The proceeds raised from the issuance will reference Standard Chartered’s Sustainable Finance asset pool, which includes USD17 billion in green assets – with more than 62 per cent located in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The impact derived from the financing across these projects for the period 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 is reported in the Bank’s latest Sustainable Finance Impact Report.