SSFA Event (250312) – SSFA Carbon Markets FGD on Carbon Project Debt Financing
A focus group discussion (FGD) was organised by the SSFA Carbon Markets Workstream Sub-group 3 to explore solutions for scaling financing mechanisms for carbon projects. This session brought together financial institutions, corporates, project developers, MDBs, rating agencies and legal firms to exchange insights and explore solutions for scaling bank and debt financing for carbon projects. […]
Industry Event (250304) – Carbon Forward Asia
For the third year running, Carbon Forward Asia is bringing together experts from the Asia Pacific region to discuss ASEAN markets, regional opportunities, developments in local and global carbon pricing, and more. Event Details: Date: 4-5th Mar 2025 Reference: Programme Schedule SSFA Industry Event Participation SSFA-Affiliated Speakers/Moderator: Edmund Siau, Assistant Vice President in the Strategy and […]
SSFA Event (250220) – SSFA-ISCA-LawSoc Roundtable on the Evolving Roles of Sustainable Finance Professionals in Supporting Decarbonisation
Together with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc), SSFA co-organised a roundtable to convene experts in the legal, accounting, and financial sectors together with corporates and ecosystem partners to ideate, discuss and identify how different sustainable finance professionals in the ecosystem can support and scale decarbonisation efforts. The […]
Industry Event (250116) – Panel Discussion organised by Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
To kick off the new year, Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service hosted a panel discussion titled “Charting Business Success in 2025” to equip businesses with valuable insights and foster collaboration as the new year begins. This event provided key networking opportunities with the Singapore business community, enabling participants to exchange […]
SSFA Event (250219) – Co-Leads Cross-Collaboration Lunch
To appreciate the valuable contributions of our workstream co-leads and sub-group leads to SSFA’s 2024 initiatives, SSFA hosted a cross-collaboration lunch to foster cross-collaboration between workstreams and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Event Details: Date: 19th Feb 2025, Wednesday Time: 12:30 – 14:00h (SGT) Note: Invitation to workstream co-leads & sub-group leads
SSFA Connects (250124) – Members’ Appreciation Evening
To kickstart 2025, SSFA was pleased to invite our members to an in-person SSFA Connects: Members’ Appreciation Evening. This exclusive gathering is dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of our members. It offers a platform for interaction, sharing insights and exploring exciting opportunities for growth and partnership in 2025 and beyond. We were also delighted […]
SSFA Event (241105) – Engagement Session with David Craig, Co-chair of TNFD
As nature-related risks and opportunities become increasingly material for businesses, the roundtable will provide a collaborative space for key stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the TNFD frameworks and discuss its adoption and implementation. With insights from David Craig, the session will cover nature’s role as a strategic imperative and delve into TNFD’s evolving standards […]
Industry Event (241106) – Singapore Fintech Festival – Banking a transitioning Asia: Digital dollars and green sense
Against the backdrop of mounting pressures for regional decarbonisation, leading banks and technologists offer their perspectives on how the double helix of digitisation and sustainability are converging to reshape banks’ business strategies. We explore how banks are embedding sustainability into their core thinking and operations, focusing on leveraging data and technology, tackling the differentiated needs […]
Industry Event (241118) – MoC Exchange Ceremony & Panel Discussion
Following the MOC Exchange Among Carbon Market Associations of ASEAN Countries, the panel discussion on the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework (ACCF) will provide an in-depth look at how this framework can facilitate carbon trading across member countries. Key speakers, including Dr. Renard Siew from the Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MCMA) and Dr. Riza Suarga from […]
SSFA Event (241114) – COP29 Finance Day Panel – Unlocking Climate Finance: Building an Ecosystem for Risk and Investment Management
A key constraint to attracting private capital is the lack of investment grade projects that meet investors’ risk and return expectations. Innovative solutions such as embedding insurance solutions early in the project development can derisk investments. This panel explores how banks, asset managers, and insurers can collaborate to integrate risk management early in climate projects. […]
