From expanding local partnerships and advancing sustainable finance projects to participating in regional industry discussions, CCX Trustlink International has steadily developed its business in Singapore over the past twelve months, deepening its engagement with local financial institutions and businesses. As we mark our anniversary, we look back on key developments and trace the company’s growth in connecting the sustainable finance markets of China and Southeast Asia.
Strengthening Local Partnerships and Connecting Chinese Enterprises with Overseas Financing Opportunities
On 30 March 2026, CCX Trustlink International and the Singapore branch of a Chinese bank jointly hosted a sustainable finance forum themed “Connecting Industry and Finance through Insight, Creating Shared Green Success”. The event attracted more than 40 companies from sectors including finance, energy, trade and telecommunications. Liu Hui, Secretary-General of the China Enterprises Association (Singapore), and Jiang Chang, First Secretary at the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, attended the event.
CCX Trustlink International delivered a presentation entitled “Overseas Sustainable Financing for Chinese Enterprises and the 2026 Outlook”, discussing market developments and opportunities in cross-border financing with participating companies. The exchange further strengthened the company’s ties with local financial institutions and businesses and laid the groundwork for subsequent cooperation on a transition bond monitoring project, for which an agreement was signed in June.
Over the past year, the company has continued to strengthen its engagement with local networks, including Chinese banks, the China Enterprises Association (Singapore) and Business China. Through channels such as the Association’s Financial Industry Committee and the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA), it has participated in professional exchanges and explored opportunities for cooperation.
Sustainable finance forum, 30 March 2026
Advancing Project Delivery and Deepening Expertise in Transition Finance
On 29 July 2026, the Singapore team issued and signed a Second-Party Opinion on a US$300 million climate transition bond. Issued by the Singapore branch of a Chinese bank, the bond’s proceeds were designated for entity-level transition refinancing for an aircraft leasing entity. Drawing on Version 2 of the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance, the team assessed the allocation of proceeds, the entity’s transition pathway and related disclosures. All proceeds were allocated to entity-level transition refinancing for the aircraft leasing entity, with the assessment focusing on its overall transition pathway.
During the same period, the company conducted a post-issuance annual review of another sustainability-linked bond listed on the Singapore Exchange. The review included benchmarking assessments of key performance indicators and sustainability performance targets in the real estate sector. The company also advanced methodological benchmarking between the Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy (M-CGT) and the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, further strengthening its ability to support alignment across market standards.
Developing Local Services to Support Corporate Sustainability Management
Taking into account the characteristics of the Singapore and Southeast Asian markets, CCX Trustlink International has continued to localise and deliver services covering ESG rating improvement, AI-based ESG risk management systems and disclosures under the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework.
For listed companies, the company provides support including EcoVadis rating advisory, ESG reporting and board training. By combining rating improvement, disclosure and internal capacity building, it helps companies integrate sustainability requirements into their day-to-day management.
Contributing to Disclosure Tool Development and Addressing Listed Issuers’ Needs
On 8 October 2026, CCX Trustlink International was invited to participate in the ESGenome Onboarding Workshop, jointly hosted by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Gprnt. As one of two organisations invited to share industry perspectives, the company discussed practical challenges in sustainability disclosure with listed issuers.
Drawing on feedback gathered during the workshop, the team identified challenges faced by companies in data collection, report preparation and carbon emissions disclosure, with particular attention to gaps in supply chain data and Scope 3 emissions disclosure. Building on this work, the team analysed disclosure gaps against IFRS S2 requirements and developed prioritised recommendations after the workshop. It submitted recommendations for the development of ESGenome 2.0 to Gprnt, providing a corporate perspective to inform improvements to the tool.
Through its participation in the workshop and subsequent analysis, the company further combined standards research with corporate practice to support local disclosure capacity building.
ESGenome Onboarding Workshop, 8 October 2026
Building a Platform for Cross-Border Exchange and Sharing Sustainable Finance Market Insights
On 27 August 2026, CCX Trustlink International and CCX Green Finance International jointly hosted a webinar entitled “Asia-Pacific Syndicated Loans and Sustainable Finance: First-Half Review and Outlook”, attracting more than 60 industry participants from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Moderated by John Wang of CCX Trustlink International, the webinar brought together professionals from China CITIC Bank International, OCBC, the Singapore branch of a Chinese bank and CCX Green Finance International to share their views on developments in the syndicated loan market and trends in sustainable financing.
The discussion focused on the challenges of standards alignment and financing costs faced by Chinese enterprises expanding overseas. It also explored how ESG requirements could be incorporated into transaction reviews, alongside independent external Second-Party Opinions, to reduce risks. Following the webinar, the team compiled the insights into a feature article entitled “APAC Sustainable Finance in the First Half of 2026”, published on 4 September, extending the value of the industry exchange.
APAC syndicated loans and sustainable finance webinar, 27 August 2026
Engaging in Emerging Industry Discussions and Expanding Professional Networks
On 29 July 2026, CCX Trustlink International participated in INSEAD’s “The Infrastructure of Intelligence” roundtable on AI data centres. Alongside guests including a chair professor from Nanyang Technological University, the Chief Executive Officer of YTL Data Centers and a founding partner of PMX, the company contributed perspectives on capital markets, ratings and ESG.
From industry discussions on AI data centres to market practice in syndicated loans and sustainable finance, the company has continued to bring research insights and project experience into professional discussions, gradually expanding its network in Singapore and the wider region.
Strengthening Regulatory Engagement and Continuing to Produce Professional Research
Over the past year, CCX Trustlink International has actively followed regulatory policies and implementation requirements in Singapore. In relation to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s transition planning guidelines, the company submitted written enquiries on matters including the scope of application, submission requirements, supervisory metrics and stress testing, supporting a deeper understanding of the rules and their practical application.
In its research, the company’s report “Overseas Sustainable Financing by Chinese Issuers and the 2026 Outlook” examined developments in the offshore labelled bond market for Chinese issuers, as well as the role of the Hong Kong market and cross-market taxonomies in sustainable financing. The research found that offshore labelled bond issuance by Chinese issuers increased by approximately 75% between 2023 and 2025, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable financing in Chinese enterprises’ overseas financing activities.
Another report, “Strengthening CBAM Anti-Circumvention Provisions”, focused on policy developments concerning the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. It analysed the potential implications of extending the scope to downstream products for exporters in China and Southeast Asia. Using specific product examples, it also explained how carbon costs are transmitted to business operations, helping companies understand policy changes.
Over the past twelve months, CCX Trustlink International has progressively developed its business in Singapore and continued to expand its partnership network. As it enters its next stage of development, the company will remain rooted in Singapore, connecting sustainable finance needs across China and Southeast Asia. Through rigorous research and professional services, it will support businesses in their green transition and cross-border development.
