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OCBC Bank wins green financing awards at ABF 2025
OCBC Bank wins green financing awards at ABF 2025

The Star

time10-07-2025

  • Business
  • The Star

OCBC Bank wins green financing awards at ABF 2025

From left: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd executive director, wholesale corporate banking Mohd Nadri Muhamad Noor, OCBC Bank managing director, senior banker coverage and head of investment banking Tan Ai Chin, Permodalan Nasional Bhd vice president, PNB proprietary, investment division Wan Munirah Wan Abdul Rahman and Asian Banking & Finance editor-in chief and publisher Tim Charlton at ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2025. KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has won the Malaysia International Green Financing Bank of the Year award at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025 in Singapore. The bank also received the Green Deal and Debt Deal of the Year awards at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025, in recognition of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Managing director, senior banker, and head of investment banking Tan Ai Chin said the awards reflect the bank's strong commitment to promoting ESG best practices across the region. 'By continually pioneering first-of-their-kind, bespoke and award-winning transactions, we have established ourselves as a prime mover in ESG financing adoption amongst Malaysian publicly listed companies and government-linked companies, by offering holistic and value-accretive financing solutions. 'The recognition is also symbolic of our successful partnership with our valued business partners who have entrusted us to support their transition journey,' she said in a statement. OCBC Bank received the Green Deal of the Year award for leading a landmark GBP210 million Islamic green financing arrangement for PNB Jersey Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), marking its first-ever Islamic sustainable financing facility. The bank acted as the lead coordinating mandated lead arranger, facility & security agent and sustainability structuring adviser. Pantai Holdings Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of IHH Healthcare Bhd won the Debt Deal of the Year award for its RM15bil sukuk programme, with an initial RM4bil issuance. OCBC Al-Amin served as the sole principal adviser, lead arranger, sustainability and Shariah adviser, and facility agent. 'As a strong advocate of sustainability, OCBC Bank has been driving innovation in the sustainability ecosystem. The Bank is well positioned to shape the future of investment and corporate banking, through building enduring partnerships and driving responsible growth across the region,' Tan said.

Kea Kids News: 9-year-old hero saves McDonald's crew
Kea Kids News: 9-year-old hero saves McDonald's crew

NZ Herald

time25-05-2025

  • Business
  • NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: 9-year-old hero saves McDonald's crew

Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied World's most famous rugby player, Ilona Maher, touches down in Tāmaki Makaurau to play the Black Ferns. Video / Sylvie Whinray Debt Deal of the Year was one of 15 awards presented at the annual finance industry awards held in Auckland on May 13. 'He was always very polite,' says Mum of intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant. 'Which, I guess, is what saved his life.' Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now Young New Zealanders give their thoughts on the Government's Budget 2025 and how it will impact them. Video \ Jason Dorday Chris Hipkins wants to reverse the changes, but won't commit to a dollar figure. Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19 years old and studies law at university. Video / ZM KiwiSaver cut, Best Start means-tested, $6.6b for business. Nicola Willis' Budget aims for growth but she warns of slow wages and high unemployment. Video / Mark Mitchell Debt is projected to increase by $60 to $70 billion over the next five years. Video \ Mark Mitchell Ryan Bridge and an expert panel break down Budget 2025 A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser Finance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025, the end of an era as Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange. Donald Trump ambushes South Africa's president during a White House meeting by playing a video alleging 'genocide' of white people in South Africa. Video / The White House The Halberg Games isn't just a fun event for kids Gemma and Jemma, it's also an exciting reunion! Reporter Zoe catches up with the besties as they compete for their 3rd year.

On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home
On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home

NZ Herald

time25-05-2025

  • Business
  • NZ Herald

On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home

Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied World's most famous rugby player, Ilona Maher, touches down in Tāmaki Makaurau to play the Black Ferns. Video / Sylvie Whinray Debt Deal of the Year was one of 15 awards presented at the annual finance industry awards held in Auckland on May 13. 'He was always very polite,' says Mum of intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant. 'Which, I guess, is what saved his life.' Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now Young New Zealanders give their thoughts on the Government's Budget 2025 and how it will impact them. Video \ Jason Dorday Chris Hipkins wants to reverse the changes, but won't commit to a dollar figure. Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19 years old and studies law at university. Video / ZM KiwiSaver cut, Best Start means-tested, $6.6b for business. Nicola Willis' Budget aims for growth but she warns of slow wages and high unemployment. Video / Mark Mitchell Debt is projected to increase by $60 to $70 billion over the next five years. Video \ Mark Mitchell Ryan Bridge and an expert panel break down Budget 2025 A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser Finance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025, the end of an era as Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange. Donald Trump ambushes South Africa's president during a White House meeting by playing a video alleging 'genocide' of white people in South Africa. Video / The White House The Halberg Games isn't just a fun event for kids Gemma and Jemma, it's also an exciting reunion! Reporter Zoe catches up with the besties as they compete for their 3rd year.

Three rescued after boat capsizes off Raglan coast
Three rescued after boat capsizes off Raglan coast

NZ Herald

time25-05-2025

  • Business
  • NZ Herald

Three rescued after boat capsizes off Raglan coast

Premium The Williams family of six walked the length of the country braving storms, mud, and even a police case of mistaken identity. Video / Mike Scott The new video streaming show will be available on the NZ Herald website and YouTube. A wetland has been planned for half of Takapuna Golf Course, doubling as a recreation space and a flood reservoir. The Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZB The incident was caught on dashcam. Erica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse Wright Nicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ Herald Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it's warning of major US tourism setbacks. Nicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington. Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied World's most famous rugby player, Ilona Maher, touches down in Tāmaki Makaurau to play the Black Ferns. Video / Sylvie Whinray Debt Deal of the Year was one of 15 awards presented at the annual finance industry awards held in Auckland on May 13. 'He was always very polite,' says Mum of intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant. 'Which, I guess, is what saved his life.' Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now

Gazan doctor's 9 children killed in Israel airstrike, 13 dead in Kyiv
Gazan doctor's 9 children killed in Israel airstrike, 13 dead in Kyiv

NZ Herald

time24-05-2025

  • Business
  • NZ Herald

Gazan doctor's 9 children killed in Israel airstrike, 13 dead in Kyiv

The Prime Minister is in studio the day after Budget 2025 taking listeners' question with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham. Video / NewstalkZB The incident was caught on dashcam. Erica Stanford makes teacher workforce announcement at Mt Albert Grammar. Video / Alyse Wright Nicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ Herald Tourism Holdings had to rush thousands of camper vans across the Canadian border to circumvent reciprocal tariffs. Now, it's warning of major US tourism setbacks. Nicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington. Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied World's most famous rugby player, Ilona Maher, touches down in Tāmaki Makaurau to play the Black Ferns. Video / Sylvie Whinray Debt Deal of the Year was one of 15 awards presented at the annual finance industry awards held in Auckland on May 13. 'He was always very polite,' says Mum of intrepid cinematographer Jacob Bryant. 'Which, I guess, is what saved his life.' Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now Young New Zealanders give their thoughts on the Government's Budget 2025 and how it will impact them. Video \ Jason Dorday Chris Hipkins wants to reverse the changes, but won't commit to a dollar figure. Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19 years old and studies law at university. Video / ZM

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