London Stock Exchange welcomes Standard Chartered PLC celebrating its inaugural Green Wonton Bond
Standard Chartered is a leading international cross-border banking group connecting the world’s most dynamic markets, and listed on both the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.
Today, Standard Chartered is closing the market to mark the issuance of its inaugural HKD2 billion (Hong Kong Dollar) Green Wonton Bond. This is the first public HKD‑denominated green bond issued by a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and represents the Group’s largest HKD issuance to date.
The offering attracted strong demand from a broad investor base, with order books peaking at over HKD3.8 billion. The issuance marks Standard Chartered’s sixth sustainable finance transaction, reinforcing its commitment to being a repeat issuer in the sustainable debt market and to mobilising capital at scale in support of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The issuance reflects Standard Chartered’s differentiated cross-border capabilities and ability to drive long-term, sustainable value, providing HKD investors with access to its diverse portfolio of green assets alongside the strength of a UK-regulated bank counterparty.
Net proceeds from the Green Wonton Bond will be allocated in accordance with Standard Chartered’s Sustainability Bond Framework to finance eligible green projects, including renewable energy, green buildings and circular economy initiatives, primarily across Asia.
The inaugural Green Wonton Bond forms part of Standard Chartered’s broader approach to mobilising capital at scale in support of sustainable, inclusive growth in its markets.
“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.”
Dan Hodge
Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer and Group Treasurer at Standard Chartered
“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.”
Marisa Drew
Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered
“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.”
Mary Huen
CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia at Standard Chartered
