SSFA Event (251113) COP30 Finance Day Panel – Unlocking Sustainable Futures for MSMEs: Bridging the Sustainability Gap through Inclusive Finance and Fintech Innovation
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of global economies, yet many faces barriers to accessing sustainable finance and ESG know-how. This session explored how innovative financing models, scalable ESG data frameworks and capacity-building initiatives can help ensure MSMEs are not left-behind in the green transition. Accompanied by a launch, the discussion will […]
SSFA Event (251112) COP30 Finance Day Panel – Supporting credible corporate transition through Carbon Markets
In this segment, SSFA shared key insights from our upcoming Claims Guidance Document developed by our Carbon Markets Workstream. Developed through extensive stakeholder consultation and aligned with global initiatives such as VCMI, the guidance aims to help businesses navigate voluntary carbon markets with greater clarity and confidence. Following the presentation, SSFA hosted a panel discussion […]
SSFA Connects (251007) – Member’s Showcase – ICMA & TNC
Member Showcase General Updates from SSFA Team Member Showcase and Q&A by Simone Utermarck from International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and Ximena Ecovar-Fadul from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Simone will share on the “Sustainable Bonds for Nature: A Practitioner’s Guide“ released by ICMA in June 2025 and shed light on how the guide supports issuers, investors, underwriters, and external reviewers in strengthening […]
SSFA Connects (250805) – Member’s Showcase – MSCI
Member Showcase Member Showcase and Q&A by Anthony Chan and Ser Jin Tan, MSCI – Sharing insights on how sector-specific emissions drivers, policy exposure, and technology readiness can be integrated to assess companies’ preparedness on navigating the financial risks and opportunities for the global energy transition. The MSCI team will highlight findings from their Energy […]
Industry Event (250820) – Southeast Asia Conference on Nature-based Solutions: Unlocking Financing and Local Action for Climate Ready and Biodiversity-Positive Cities in Singapore
Event Details Date: 20th Aug 2025, Wednesday Time: 13:30 – 14:30h (SGT) Session 4: Financing Nature in Cities – Unlocking Investment for Urban Biodiversity and Climate Resilience As cities in Southeast Asia face escalating climate risks and biodiversity loss, investing in nature-based solutions is essential for building urban resilience. However, financing remains a major challenge. […]
SSFA Connects (250819) – Member’s Showcase – KPMG in Singapore: Advancing Energy Transition Through Blended Finance and Innovations
Member Showcase Southeast Asia is at a critical juncture, where rapid economic growth and rising energy demand are colliding with urgent climate vulnerabilities. Achieving a sustainable transition towards net-zero will require not only ambition but also innovation, scalable financing models, and system-wide collaboration. While transmission infrastructure is critical, persistent investment challenges remain, mainly due to […]
SSFA Event (250825) – British High Commission-SSFA Roundtable on Mobilising Capital for Nature Finance in Southeast Asia
The British High Commission and SSFA are pleased to invite SSFA Members to a roundtable on “Mobilising Capital for Nature Finance in Southeast Asia”. This curated convening with a small group of stakeholders will happen on the sidelines of the visit of the UK Special Representative for Nature to Singapore. Opened by Special Representative for Nature, Ruth […]
SSFA Event (250821) – SSFA-Google-Symbiosis Coalition Roundtable on Advancing Nature-based Carbon Removals in SEA
SSFA and Google are pleased to co-host a breakfast roundtable with the Symbiosis Coalition, focusing accelerating high-integrity nature-based carbon removals in Southeast Asia and beyond. The session will highlight the Coalition’s scope, activities and emerging insights, including its approach to defining and delivering quality. It will also explore the critical role that regulators, financial institutions […]
SSFA Workshop (250821) – SSFA-OW NCB Masterclass #2 – Understanding Nature-related Risks & Financing a Nature-positive Future
Building on Masterclass #1, Masterclass #2 will dive into both the risks and opportunities of nature and biodiversity for business and finance. We will explore how nature loss creates physical, transition, and reputational risks, and uncover the landscape of nature finance, from defining nature-positive financing to spotlighting key thematic opportunities. Drawing on SSFA’s white paper, sectoral […]
SSFA Workshop (250821) – SSFA-OW NCB Masterclass #1 – Why Nature & Biodiversity Matters for Business
Building on SSFA’s Financing our Natural Capital white paper, developed by the Natural Capital & Biodiversity (NCB) Workstream, the session will introduce key concepts and terminology on nature and biodiversity, with a focus on Southeast Asia. The session will cover the financial materiality of nature, its strategic relevance to businesses and FIs, and its connection to climate. […]
