Demand for ESG index-based products is expected to grow.
In February the exchange introduced ESG futures.
The partnership aims to promote ESG integration into fixed income.
Action on climate change is far short of the requirements of the Paris Agreement.
Development of green finance has become a pivotal Chinese strategy.
Climate change risk has not historically been incorporated into investment grade government debt.
Reports on taxonomy, green bond standards and EU climate benchmarks have also been issued.
The UK government will publish its green finance strategy this year.
Nearly all exchanges have some form of ESG initiative.