Philippines’ BDO Unibank on urgency of blue bond and green financing: ‘We want to take the lead and work with regulators'

Published on June 14, 2024

Federico P. Tancongco, senior vice president and chief compliance officer of the Philippine's largest lender, tells Eco-Business why he does not foresee the bank walking back on its commitments to tighten coal-related financing.

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