28 May 2021 The Equator Principles Association endorses the recently released Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ‘Good Practice Note for Environmental and Social Agents’ (“Note”). The Note provides an overview of good practice for banks, Export Credit Agencies or other entities acting in the role of Environmental and Social Agents on behalf of a…

 8 April 2021 Today Shinkin Central Bank (SCB), based in Japan, has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 118 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read SCB’s announcement.

 5 April 2021 Today Commercial International Bank (CIB), based in Egypt, has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 117 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read CIB’s announcement.

 4 February 2021 Today KB Kookmin Bank, based in South Korea, has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 116 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read KB Kookmin Bank’s announcement.

 2 February 2021 Today Bank of Chongqing, in China, has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 115 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read Bank of Chongqing’s announcement.

 21 December 2020 Today First Commercial Bank, based in Taiwan, has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 114 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read First Commercial Bank’s announcement.

 1 December 2020 Today Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited (abbreviated as OCBC Bank) has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 113 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read OCBC Bank’s media release.

 30 November 2020 Today Bank of Guizhou has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 112 international financial institutions in 37 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read Bank of Guizhou’s announcement.

20 October 2020  Today, the Equator Principles Association (EPA) launches its first ever Strategy. This high-level statement sets out the direction of travel for the Association over the next few years and demonstrates the collective willingness of the EPA to continually improve. The Strategy, which has been endorsed by the EPA membership, will guide the program…

8 October 2020 Today Yuanta Commercial Bank has become a signatory of the Equator Principles. To date, 112 international financial institutions in 38 countries are signatories of the Equator Principles. Click here to read Yuanta Commercial Bank’s announcement.