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Ecosystem Engagement

SFIA believes in grooming talent from a young age to raise awareness about the sustainable finance industry. We work closely with Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore to organise industry awareness talks, webinars and workshops, and invite experts from the various sectors to share about sustainable finance.

ASEAN Taxonomy Webinars

Version 3 of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Date: 24 April, 2024

Webinar Video

Title: Facilitating Sustainability Transitions in the Real Economy

Version 2 of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Date: 9 June, 2023

Webinar Video

Title: Facilitating A Just Energy Transition

Version 1 of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Date: 10 November, 2021

Webinar Video

Title: Facilitating Transition Towards a Sustainable ASEAN

Webinar Materials

Engagements & Capacity-Building

webinars

ASEAN TRANSITION FINANCE GUIDANCE (ATFG) VERSION 2: Accelerating Transition Finance in ASEAN

Date/Time: 15 January, 2025 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm GMT+8

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), and the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) are pleased to invite you to attend our jointly hosted webinar on the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (ATFG) Version 2 on Wednesday, 15 January 2025. 

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) issued the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (ATFG) Version 2 on 22 October 2024, which builds on the previous ATFG Version 1 issued in October 2023.

ATFG Version 1 provided an approach to assessing transition credibility in order to finance credible and sustainable transitions in ASEAN, providing guidance on the use of climate-oriented resources like the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. Its voluntary, interoperable, practical, and flexible approach is built around two key elements: Climate Ambition and Robustness of Ability to Deliver. It also provided guidance on reference pathways for real economy companies to set transition plans and a tiered approach for evaluating entities’ transition plans. The three tiers for transitioning entities, namely, “Aligned and Aligning – 1.5°C”, “Aligned and Aligning – Well below 2°C”, and “Progressing” represent how approaches may differ for transitioning companies by climate ambition and/or robustness of ability to deliver.

The ATFG was intended to be a living document, to reflect evolving global climate expectations and ASEAN’s growing maturity over time. To refine Version 1, a consultation process was carried out with key stakeholders, including financial institutions, rating agencies, and providers of second-party opinions. Based on feedback gathered during these consultations from June to July 2024, the updated Guidance incorporates valuable insights, offering additional guidance on the various types and applications of transition finance, as well as reference pathways used to demonstrate and assess credible transition plans.

This webinar includes a discussion on the ATFG Version 2 by representatives from ACMF and its knowledge partner, Oliver Wyman, and a panel discussion with speakers from ACMF, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) on applying the Guidance to support real economy companies and financial institutions in creating and assessing transition plans.

Registration: Free

Mode | Platform: Fully Virtual | Zoom

Participants: Banks, Financial Institutions, International Organisations, Regional and Global Industry Representatives, Corporates, Investors, Intermediaries, Members of the Public

REGISTER NOW:  https://tinyurl.com/ATFGv2-Webinar-2025

Agenda

Time (GMT+ 8)

Sessions

10:30 am

10:35 am

Opening Remarks by ACMF Chair 2024

10:35 am

11:05 am

ATFG V2 Presentation by ACMF

  • Importance of Transition Finance in ASEAN and Recap of Version 1 by ACMF
  • Outcomes of Stakeholder Consultation for Version 1 by Knowledge Partner
  • Updates and Application of Version 2; Case Studies by ACMF

11:05 am

12:20 pm

Panel Discussion

Moderated by Mr. Eugene Wong

12:20 pm

12:25 pm

Closing Remarks by ACMF Chair 2025

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Jeannie Young, jeannie@sfinstitute.asia or Ms. Stephanie Ng, stephanie.ng@sfinstitute.asia

Webinar Video

Title: The ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (ATFG) Version 2: Accelerating Transition Finance in ASEAN

ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance: Advancing ASEAN Transition

Date/Time: 20 March, 2024 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm GMT+8

The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA), the ASEAN Bankers Association (ABA) and the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) are pleased to invite you to attend our jointly hosted webinar on the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.

Given the urgent need for transition finance in the region, the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (ATFG) was developed to provide a credible and consistent approach to Transition Finance for ASEAN. The development of the ATFG was an initiative of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) with the support of the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Market Development. The ATFG Version 1 was developed with Oliver Wyman as knowledge partner and with the support of the Asian Development Bank and SFIA. It was launched at the ACMF International Conference in October 2023. The Guidance aims to:

      • Accelerate the efforts of financial institutions to direct finance to transitioning companies, by standardising which companies should be the focus of such efforts.
      • Create incentives for real economy companies to create more ambitious and credible transition plans, through differentiating what commands a greater demand premium from investors.

This webinar features a presentation and a panel discussion to further unpack Version 1 through a discussion on the salient points and unique features of the ATFG including the 3-tier assessment, alternative pathways, and Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Registration Fee: Free

Platform: Zoom

Participants: Banks, Financial Institutions, International Organisations, Regional and Global Industry Representatives, Corporates, Investors, Intermediaries, Members of the Public

Agenda

Time (GMT+ 8)

Sessions

2:30 pm

2:33 pm

Introduction by Mr. Eugene Wong

2:33 pm

2:38 pm

Opening Remarks by Mr. Inarno Djajadi

2:38 pm

2:58 pm

Presentation by Mr. Khairul Ridzwan Abdul Kuddus

2:58 pm

3:48 pm

Panel Discussion

Moderated by Mr. Eugene Wong

3:48 pm

3:58 pm

Q & A

3:58 pm

4:00 pm

Wrap-up by Mr. Eugene Wong

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Jeannie Young, jeannie@sfinstitute.asia or Ms. Stephanie Ng, stephanie.ng@sfinstitute.asia

Webinar Video

Title: Recording on ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance: Advancing ASEAN Transition

Webinar Speakers
Webinar Materials

ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance: Contextualising Transitions for ASEAN

Date/Time: 7 December, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm GMT+8

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) issued the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (ATFG) on 17 October 2023. Following its release, the ATFG has garnered interest both regionally and globally, especially on its tiered approach.

The ATFG addresses how entities may assess or demonstrate a credible transition in ASEAN to obtain financing from capital markets, making use of relevant resources as needed, thereby aiming to:

Accelerate the efforts of financial institutions to direct finance to transitioning companies, by standardising which companies should be the focus of such efforts.

Create incentives for real economy companies to create more ambitious and credible transition plans, through differentiating what commands a greater demand premium from investors.

The webinar will feature an introduction to the ATFG and a panel discussion on its application and utility.

As the ACMF will be commencing stakeholder consultations on the ATFG, this webinar will facilitate the consultation by introducing stakeholders to the ATFG.

Agenda

Time (GMT+ 8)

Sessions

2:00 pm

2:05 pm

Opening remarks by the ACMF 2023 Chair Inarno Djajadi, Chief Executive of Capital Market, Financial Derivatives, and Carbon Exchange Supervisor (a Member of the Board of Commissioners of OJK), Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Indonesia

2:05 pm

2:50 pm

Presentation on the ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance by representative from Securities Commission Malaysia as Co-Chair of the ACMF Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG)

2:50 pm

3:55 pm

Panel Discussion: The ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance – Contextualising Transition for ASEAN

Moderator: Eugene Wong, CEO, Sustainable Finance Institute Asia

Speakers:
Kelvin Lester K. Lee, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines
Timothy Colyer, Partner, Oliver Wyman Pte. Ltd.
Peter Rosenkranz, Financial Sector Specialist, Finance Sector Office, Asian Development Bank
Xuan Sheng Ou Young, Green Bonds & ESG Analyst APAC, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Real Economy representative (to be announced)

3:55 pm

4:00 pm

Closing remarks by the ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Market Development (WC-CMD) Co-Chair Dr Md Aidil Yusrie bin Shari, Head of Sukuk Financing Office,
Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) Brunei Darussalam

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Jeannie Young, jeannie@sfinstitute.asia or Ms. Stephanie Ng, stephanie.ng@sfinstitute.asia

Webinar Video

Title: ASEAN TRANSITION FINANCE GUIDANCE: CONTEXTUALISING TRANSITION FOR ASEAN

Webinar Speakers
Webinar Materials

Media Statement, News & Article

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Stay informed with the latest updates from the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) and the ASEAN Taxonomy. This section covers recent media statements, news & articles detailing key developments and initiatives in sustainable finance within the ASEAN region.

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