CFOs and Sustainable Finance: Powering Transition and Trust

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2 CPE Hours

3 Enrolled

English

Last updated

Mon, 30-Jun-2025

Course Description

Synopsis:

This module is designed to provide Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable finance, emphasising its importance in modern business practices and financial decision-making. Participants will gain insights into development of sustainable finance, explore the initiatives taken by the Big 3 local banks, and delve into the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Green Finance Action Plan and the evolving regulatory landscape. The module also covers the ethical considerations of sustainability, providing CFOs with the knowledge needed to align financial strategies with the intensifying call for sustainable practices.


Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module, participants would be able to:

  1. Understand the fundamentals of sustainable finance and its significance in today’s business environment
  2. Understand the initiatives spearheaded by the Big 3 local banks and how they are driving sustainable investment
  3. Describe the MAS Green Finance Action Plan and the regulatory landscape for sustainable finance in Singapore
  4. Evaluate the ethical considerations and challenges related to sustainability in finance


1.⁠ ⁠Introduction: Understanding Sustainable Finance

- What is Sustainable Finance?
- Definition and core principles
- Importance for businesses, investors, and the economy
- The Growth of Sustainable Finance Globally
- Key statistics and market trends
- Role of sustainable finance in achieving ESG and climate goals

2.⁠ ⁠Leading the Way: Global and Local Leaders in Sustainable Finance

- Global Leaders and Innovations
- Case studies of pioneering institutions (e.g., European Investment Bank, HSBC)
- Initiatives by the Big 3 Singapore Banks (DBS, UOB, OCBC)
- Transition finance
- MAS Green Finance Action Plan and regulatory landscape
 
3.⁠ ⁠Sustainability Ethics: Navigating Challenges Responsibly

- Greenwashing practices
- Case studies of greenwashing
- Case studies of ESG investing

4. Future Trends in Sustainable Finance
- Emerging Trends
- Innovations such as sustainability-linked derivatives and ESG data platforms.
- Role of technology (e.g., blockchain, AI) in sustainable finance.
- Challenges and Opportunities

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Vincent Lim

Vincent is an advocate for sustainability with over 30 years of experience in finance, including 12 years as Chief Financial Officer across organisations. He teaches courses related to sustainability at Singapore Management University’s Master of Science in Accounting programme. He is certified in ISO 14064, ISO 14068, ISCA Sustainability Professional Certification, holds a PhD from SMU and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountant of Singapore.
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Alan Wong

Alan Wong is currently CFO of Olive Tree Estates (SGX Catalist and B Corp certified) since 2020.  He was CFO of Halcyon (via acquisition of GMG) and GMG Global (listed SGX company majority owned by Sinochem International) from August 2015. Alan Wong held VP finance positions in Telkomsel (JV between Singtel and Telkom) and Singtel international operations. He was appointed as board director in the SingTel Bangladesh, Pakistan JV and Innoventures. Prior to joining SingTel, Alan was with Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL), a well-established global transportation company as Director of Regional Finance, Asia & Middle East, where he leads a team at the regional office and has responsibility for over 17 country Finance Controllers and 200 finance staff in the region. He was also a Board member in the JV ventures in India and Vietnam. Alan spent 5 years with Compaq Computer Asia Pacific Pte Ltd / Hewlett Packard. Other companies that Alan had previously worked with include General Motors Asian Pacific Operations where he was awarded the President Council award for being part of a pilot SAP implementation and Deloitte & Touche. Alan holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor Degree of Accountancy from National University of Singapore. He had also attended the Supply Chain Management Program with INSEAD, Corporate finance program with Singapore Management University and the IT project management from Singapore Institute of Systems Science. He is a Fellow CPA member of CPA Australia and ISCA. He is an accredited director with Singapore Institute of Directors and serve on the Board of Singapore Gymnastics (IPC status charity). He has received the ISCA ESG certification as well as ACLP V2. 
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2 CPE Hours

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