ASIC is alerting investors of the existence of a number of fake green bonds.
In Australia, green bonds are not directly available to the general public or retail investors. Any website or entity claiming otherwise is a scam.
Scammers may represent themselves as well-known financial services firms and invite people to invest in fictitious environmentally sustainable green bonds.
ASIC is aware of the existence of a number of fake green bonds. Green bonds are bonds that are used to finance new and existing projects that offer climate change and environmental benefits. They can be purchased by superannuation funds, fund managers, insurance companies and other wholesale entities, but are not directly available to the public.