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Research Seminar [Assoc Prof Roman Carrasco]
Research Seminar [Assoc Prof Roman Carrasco]

Capturing the biodiversity impacts embedded in economic activities: current strategies and the way forward

Wed, 4 Oct 23
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
NUS BIZ2 LT18, 117592
Industry Sharing Session [Helge Muenkel, DBS]
Industry Sharing Session [Helge Muenkel, DBS]

Sustainable Development and Financial Innovations

Wed, 11 Oct 23
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
innovation 4.0 Level 01-03 Seminar Room, 117602
SGFIN Sustainability Research Insights Series
SGFIN Sustainability Research Insights Series

The Changing Map of the Financial World and Why It Matters

Wed, 18 Oct 23
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
innovation 4.0 Level 01-03 Seminar Room, 117602

Nurturing a new generation of green finance talents

In this commentary, SGFIN Managing Director Prof Sumit Agarwal and Deputy Director Assoc Prof Zhang Weina shared their insights on why multidisciplinary and experiential learning is especially important in sustainable ...
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Cleaner fuels, customised toilets among efforts for greener F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore Grand Prix: Cleaner fuel to help F1 night race halve emissions by 2028 Dr David Broadstock, SGFIN Senior Research Fellow and Energy Transition lead, was interviewed by CNA on ...
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Singapore gives nod to import two gigawatts of low-carbon electricity from Indonesia

Dr David Broadstock, SGFIN Senior Research Fellow and Energy Transition lead, was interviewed live on CNA’s Singapore Tonight, discussing the latest developments in achieving Singapore’s energy transition. The interview considers ...
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Singapore Grand Prix to halve energy emissions by 2028, with some moves planned for upcoming race

Dr David Broadstock, SGFIN Senior Research Fellow and Energy Transition lead, was interviewed by the Straits Times in relation to the sustainability efforts deployed for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand ...
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Era of the Super App | National Geographic

(National Geographic Asia) Professor Sumit Agarwal, professor of Finance, raised the concern of discrimination in traditional labour markets and shared how the use of Super App can eliminate discrimination by focusing ...
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Helping developing countries while driving sustainability: How World Bank balances the two

(NUS news) Ms Anshula Kant, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, World Bank Group, shared how capital markets can drive sustainable development goals in a talk jointly organised by NUS ...
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The Role of Financial Institutions in Supporting Net Zero Investments

(Centre for International Law NUS) Associate Professor Zhang Weina, the Deputy Director of SGFIN, shared on the Landscape of Sustainable Finance, discussed sustainable investment strategies and raised integration as a ...
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Speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the Official Launch of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute on 20 April 2023

…. Speaking at the official opening of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on Thursday, Mr Wong, who is also deputy chairman of ...
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NUS Sustainable and Green Finance Institute celebrates official launch

(NUS news) SGFIN Managing Director, Professor Sumit Agarwal highlighted the need to nurture a deep pipeline of talent for Singapore to position itself as a green finance hub in Asia. ...
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Singapore rolls out new plans to support green finance | Video

(Channel newsasia) Professor Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of SGFIN discusses the MSc Sustainable and Green Finance program, the future of green jobs, the role of transition finance in achieving net zero ...
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Singapore’s MAS Plans For ESG Rules, Pushes Transition Finance

(Bloomberg) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposed a slate of ESG regulations for financial institutions and listed companies at the launch of SGFIN official opening to align with emerging ...
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MAS sets aside $15 mil and five-year extension for grant supporting green bonds, loans

(The Edge) At the official launch, SGFIN unveiled new scholarships for students in its MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance programme. MAS will expand the scope of its sustainable bond ...
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MAS sets aside S$15 million with 5-year extension of sustainable bond and loan grant schemes

(The Business Times) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will set aside S$15 million for the sustainable bond and loan grant schemes and look to improve market confidence in funds ...
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MAS launches Net Zero Financial Action Plan

(Lianhe Zaobao) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a Finance for Net Zero Action Plan, which aims to develop strategies to catalyze the transition towards net-zero carbon emissions ...
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Official Launch of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) | CNA 938 Live

https://sgfin.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CNA-938-Live_Prof-Sumit-Agarwal_20-April-2023.mp4 (Channel newsasia) Professor Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of SGFIN, discussed how SGFIN's research, education and industry outreach are geared towards addressing the sustainable and green finance challenges in Asia ...
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MAS expands green finance plan to quicken decarbonisation of economy

(The Straits Times) At the opening of SGFIN, NUS President Tan Eng Chye highlighted SGFIN's focus on education and data-driven approach to research that will drive the development of innovative ...
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Daily Cuts – S1E197: Charging for plastic bags: An effective move?

(Channel newsasia) Professor Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of SGFIN, reinforces the need for Singaporeans to inculcate sustainable habits in their daily practices besides the 5-cent charge for plastic bags.
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How will Singapore benefit from Green Economy Agreement with Australia

(The Straits Times) Professor Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of SGFIN, weighs in & shares his thoughts on the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement (Watch the sharing from 2:40 to 6:55)
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Debate on Innovation for Climate Action: “The world can innovate fast enough to reverse climate change”

(NUS Enterprise) During Climate Action Week, Associate Professor Johan Sulaeman was invited to the Debate Session organised by NUS Enterprise on 23 September 2022 on Innovation for Climate Action. The ...
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Meet the Inaugural Class of the NUS MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance Programme

(BIZBEAT) The inaugural cohort of the NUS Master of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance (MSGF) programme has commenced their journey with NUS Business School and the NUS Sustainable and ...
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More ambitious net-zero target for Singapore could mean tougher climate policies

(The Business Times) Associate Professor Zhang Weina, deputy director of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) comments on emissions-intensive industries.
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Improving financial literacy ensures sustainable life: Home Credit

(Vietnam News) Professor Sumit Agarwal discusses his collaboration with Home Credit on improving customers' financial literacy.
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Where Sustainable and Behavioural Finance Meet

(Nordic Sustainable Investments) - Professor Sumit Agarwal gives a talk on behavioural and sustainable finance in the NN Investment Partners’ Sustainable Investing Summer Course (Read more)
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Singapore Sovereign Green Bonds

(Channel 8 Interview) – Associate Professor Zhang Weina, deputy director of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) shared her insights on the latest issuance of sovereign green bonds by ...
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What is green finance and why is it important?

Professor Sumit Agarwal and Associate Professor Zhang Weina shared about the essence of green finance. They also shared about the pathways to enable green finance to become more effective and ...
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SUERF Baffi Bocconi webinar – NGFS report on transparency in green finance

In this webinar, over 80 international experts attended SUERF-Baffi Bocconi webinar to hear the key findings from a report by the Network on the Greening of the Financial System (NGFS) ...
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Carbon Credits

(Channel 8 Interview) -  Associate Professor Zhang Weina, deputy director of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN), shares her view on the concept of carbon credits, & carbon trading ...
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“Greenwashing” probe: DWS chief steps down after Frankfurt offices raided by German police

(Channel News Asia) - Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor Sumit Agarwal shared the view on the growing appetite for investments in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) & "greenwashing" probe.
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GST hike, other methods needed to raise revenue as spending needs rise: Minister

(The Straits Times) - Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor Sumit Agarwal commented on the goods and services tax (GST) hike rate, and tax rates of other countries during the post-Budget ...
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Singapore’s future needs challenges growing much faster than reserves: Lawrence Wong

(The Straits Times) - Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor Sumit Agarwal shared his view at a Budget roundtable on the city-state's approach to accumulating reserves.
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Introduce Individual Carbon Scorecard with Incentives to keep emissions low panelist

(The Straits Times) -  Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor Sumit Agarwal commented that since the Republic has taken leadership in outlining its plans to raise carbon tax on corporations, it ...
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SGFIN and NUS Business School launches MSc SGF

Nurturing sustainable finance talents for greener economies in Singapore and Asia Singapore, 15 February 2022 — The National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a new Master of Science in Sustainable ...
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NUS to establish Sustainable and Green Finance Institute to drive green finance education and research

The National University of Singapore (NUS) will be establishing a new research institute that will develop deep research and capabilities in the area of green finance and sustainability with an ...
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What We Need to Do to Make Green Finance Work

"What We Need to Do to Make Green Finance Work" - Keynote Speech by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at Financial Times Investing for Good Asia ...
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