Often in the course of our work, we discuss emerging ideas in sustainability with leaders from private and public sector and wonder: why hasn't anyone done this yet? Future of Finance is our non-profit initiative for exploring these ideas with strategic partners. We curate educational events, invite thought leaders on stage with us and facilitate exchanges with professionals working in sustainability. Scroll through our events for ideas that are ripe for development. If you are interested in collaborating on these themes, or proposing new ones, contact us.

GUEST LECTURES IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

London Institute of Banking and Finance (2021)

Hong Kong University (2021)

Cambridge University (TBD)

GENDER-FOCUSED AND SUSTAINABLE INVESTING 2019

Most financial advice given to personal investors is tailored to men’s salary levels, earning arcs, and lifespan. How should women plan their investment strategies? What are the retail options in sustainable investing, and how do they measure sustainability? By invitation only to corporate partners of The Women’s Foundation. Speaker: Christine Chan. Upcoming session to be co-hosted by Nomura, November 19, 2019. Participant’s access (password protected).

GENDER-FOCUSED AND SUSTAINABLE INVESTING 2018

By invitation only to corporate partners of The Women’s Foundation. Speaker: Christine Chan. Co-hosted by Baker McKenzie, September 14, 2018.

IMPACT INVESTING: CAN IT MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE?

We live in a world of starkly diverging realities: global capital markets are estimated to be worth hundreds of trillions of dollars, while the World Bank reports nearly half the world’s population survives on less than $2.50 a day. These numbers speak to an enormous, and deeply troubling discrepancy between global wealth and individual poverty. Can investors, that demographic traditionally focused solely on returns, do anything to address this stunning imbalance? With James Gifford, UBS Global Wealth Management, Sabita Prakash, ADM Capital, Katy Yung, RS Group. Co-hosted by Capco, July 6, 2017.

BRAIN TRUST

Structured creative brainstorming session on sustainable finance, by invitation only. Hosted by Christine Chan, June 3, 2017.

MICROFINANCE INVESTING IN ASIA

What are the latest trends in microfinance? How can microfinance address social and gender inequity? Is it a good investment option in Asia? With Richard Pyvis, Member of Investment Committees at CLSA Capital Partners. Co-hosted by BNP Paribas, March 28, 2017.

CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

As the primary architects of the 'Recommendations of the Task Force for Climate-Related Disclosures', Michael Bloomberg and Mark Carney have requested public comments on the recommendations for the global financial system. If you are concerned about systemic shocks to the financial system due to climate change, or about the lack of climate risk disclosure, join our workshop to review and submit official comments on the Recommendations. With Lian Sim Yeo, Special Advisor to Singapore Stock Exchange. Co-hosted by JLL, Feb 6, 2017.

ESG INVESTING PERSPECTIVES

Environmental, social and governance issues have moved into the investing mainstream. Drivers include increasing client demand, tightening regulations, improved data availability, the Paris climate agreement and management of long-term financial risks. Hear views on ESG issues from the perspective of a fiduciary investor acting on behalf of clients, and first-hand accounts of the challenges of integrating ESG factors on the ground. With Pru Bennett, Head of Investment Stewardship Team at Blackrock. Co-hosted by Blackrock, Dec 6, 2016.

CHINA GREEN FINANCE POLICY

Is China leading the world in green finance? The Chinese government has launched ambitious plans to 'green' the financial system, and took the opportunity of the G20 to promote these to the world. But what progress is China making in decarbonising their economy, and will these plans be realised? What are their most recent green finance policy initiatives? With Hannah Routh, Director of Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC China. Co-hosted by PwC, Nov 17, 2016.

CHINA’S CARBON MARKETS

China has taken aggressive steps to combat dangerous climate change, including an ambitious plan to create a national emissions trading scheme that will surpass the EU market in scale and global impact. How does the carbon market work? Who can invest? What are the risks? Can it generate lasting environmental benefits? With Caspar Chiquet, Director of Carbon Markets, South Pole Group. Co-hosted by Merrill Corporation, Oct 24, 2016.