14th Annual SKBI Conference on Transition Finance

transition finance conference

The Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI) hosts an annual conference on Financial Economics, which has become a key event attracting prominent international speakers and panelists from academia, industry and government sectors. Each year, they gather in Singapore to discuss pressing issues impacting both the local and global economies. In 2024, the 14th SKBI Annual Conference will be titled Transition Finance Conference - "Raising the Ambition".

Bringing together leading thinkers, researchers, and practitioners from the fields of climate and nature science, sustainable finance, and technology, this in-person conference will explore the critical elements of a credible transition for Asia. Jointly organised by the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics at SMU (SKBI) & the Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC), this conference bridges academic research with industry reality and is curated to foster constructive dialogue across the key thematic areas.

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Date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Time: 9:00-1930

Venue: InterContinental Singapore, Ballroom III (Level 2)
80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966

Conference Key Themes

Transition Finance in the Asian Context
Is it possible to decarbonise Asia’s economies while maintaining economic growth and development?

Blended Finance: De-risking Versus Concessionality
Where are we seeing successful cases demonstrating what really draws in private sector capital?

Digital Transition: How AI Assists Digital Transition
How do AI and machine learning technologies impact the digital transition of the economy and society? Can AI help human decisions from a finance perspective?

Conference Objectives & Format

Objectives

To provide a platform for rigorous, evidence-based discussions on applying research findings to the financial sector.
For participants to cross-pollinate ideas and catalyse actionable insights that address the challenges of financing the transition.
To identify opportunities for financing a climate-resilient future.

Participants and audience members will be presented with expert-led talks and discussion panels alongside numerous opportunities to engage directly with thought leadership.

Format

Selected research papers presented by the authors
Panel discussions or debates featuring industry and academic participants
Case studies evidencing progress and opportunities

Programme & Resources

Click on the corresponding sections below to download the slides.

8:30 – 9:00	Registration & Welcome Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10	Welcome remarks Iain Conn, Co-Chair of Singapore Green Finance Centre Advisory Board, Former CEO of Centrica
9:10 – 9:30	Keynote Vivek Pathak, Regional Chief Risk Officer and Former Global Head for Climate Business, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
9:30 – 11:00	Transition Finance in the Asian Context Is it possible to decarbonise Asia’s economies while maintaining economic growth and development? Paper presentation (30 mins including Q&A) “Accelerating the Transition of Strategically Important Energy Sector SOEs: A Proposal for India” by Dr Rajiv Lall, Management Committee of SGFC, Singapore Management University [Slides] Panel discussion (60 mins including Q&A) Panellists Hironori Shimojima, Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Vivek Pathak, Regional Chief Risk Officer & Former Global Head for Climate Business, International Finance Corporation Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India Moderator Dr Rajiv Lall, Management Committee Member of SGFC, Singapore Management University
11:00 – 11:30	Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00	Blended Finance – De-risking or Concessionality? Where are we seeing successful cases that demonstrate what truly draws in private sector capital? Paper presentations (30 mins including Q&A) “Greening the Brown Sectors with Transition Finance: International and Chinese Evidence” by Prof Hao Liang, Associate Professor of Finance & Co-Director of SGFC, Singapore Management University [Slides] “Mobilizing Finance for Net Zero Energy Systems” by Dr Raul Rosales, Senior Executive Fellow, Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment; Singapore Green Finance Centre’s Management Committee; King’s College London Net Zero Centre [Slides] Panel discussion (60 mins including Q&A) Panellists Jaclyn Dove, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives, Standard Chartered Bank Don Guo, Group Chief Investment Officer, Prudential Rapheal Erasmus, Managing Director, Pentagreen Capital Dr Raul Rosales, Senior Executive Fellow, Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment; Singapore Green Finance Centre’s Management Committee; King’s College London Net Zero Centre Moderator Prof Hao Liang, Associate Professor of Finance & Co-Director of SGFC, Singapore Management University
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch & Networking
14:00 – 15:30	Digital Transition: How AI Assists Digital Transition How do AI and machine learning technologies impact the digital transition of the economy and society? Can AI help human decisions from a finance perspective? Presentation (45 mins including Q&A) “AI and Digital Transition” by Prof Dejing Dou, Distinguished Professor, School of Computer Science, Fudan University [Slides] Presentation (45 mins including Q&A) “Can AI Help Human Decisions: A Finance Perspective in Digital Transition” by Prof Hong Zhang, Professor of Finance; Director of Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, Singapore Management University [Slides]
15:30 – 16:00	Closing Remarks
16:00 – 18:00	Networking Reception

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14th Annual SKBI Conference on Transition Finance

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