Hong Kong’s first Retail Green Bond sells out with US$4.2 billion in orders, auguring well for city’s role as funding hub for climate-friendly projects

• The three-year note, offering a 2.5 per cent return on a minimum investment of HK$10,000, was 1.2 times oversubscribed
• Strong response boosted by volatile stock market as investors seek a safer bet, says Bright Smart Securities boss