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Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA)

Financial institutions play a crucial role in supporting the financing needs that arise from their clients’ net zero transition. There is also the pressing issue of preserving biodiversity and building climate resilience. However, these multi-faceted challenges necessitate multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive more capital and innovative solutions towards bridging the net zero financing gap. Singapore is well-placed as a regional financial centre to leverage its strengths to support Asia in its net zero transition.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the financial industry established the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA), building on the success and achievements of the industry-led Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT). The SSFA will foster closer collaboration across various asset classes in the financial sector and strengthen the nexus with real economy sectors, to support the growth of Singapore as a trusted, vibrant, and inclusive sustainable finance centre.

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A Year After the Memorandum of Collaboration: ASEAN Common Carbon Framework Reflects on Achievements and Next Steps at COP30

A Year After the Memorandum of Collaboration: ASEAN Common Carbon…

A Year After the Memorandum of Collaboration: ASEAN Common Carbon Framework Reflects on Achievements and Next Steps at COP30

SSFA’s Taxonomy Workstream Releases Additional Guidance to Further Application of the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy in Green and Transition Financing

SSFA’s Taxonomy Workstream Releases Additional Guidance to Further Application of…

Guidance for Leveraging the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy in Green and Transition Financing

SSFA’s Natural Capital & Biodiversity (NCB) Workstream Launches White Paper to Guide Financial Institutions on Nature Financing

SSFA’s Natural Capital & Biodiversity (NCB) Workstream Launches White Paper…

Singapore, 25 April 2025 – The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) today launched its inaugural white paper, Financing Our Natural…

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13/11/2025
Press Release

A Year After the Memorandum of Collaboration: ASEAN Common Carbon Framework Reflects on Achievements and Next Steps at COP30

A Year After the Memorandum of Collaboration: ASEAN
Common Carbon Framework Reflects on Achievements and
Next Steps at COP30

09/07/2025
Press Release

SSFA’s Taxonomy Workstream Releases Additional Guidance to Further Application of the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy in Green and Transition Financing

Guidance for Leveraging the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy in Green and Transition Financing

25/04/2025
Press Release

SSFA’s Natural Capital & Biodiversity (NCB) Workstream Launches White Paper to Guide Financial Institutions on Nature Financing

Singapore, 25 April 2025 – The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) today launched its inaugural white paper, Financing Our Natural Capital: A practical guide for FIs getting started on nature financing. Developed by SSFA’s Natural Capital and Biodiversity (NCB) Workstream, the paper provides practical guidance for financial institutions in Southeast Asia on managing nature-related risks while leveraging climate action momentum.

18/11/2024
Press Release

Five ASEAN Carbon Market Associations unite at COP29 to support the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework

Azerbaijan, 18 November 2024 – Five major carbon market associations representing …

24/01/2024
Press Release

Launch of the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA)

Singapore, 24 January 2024 – The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) today announced its official launch as the first cross-sectoral industry body to support the development of Singapore as a leading global centre for sustainable finance. Over 150 representatives from government agencies, financial institutions, businesses, non-profit organisations, and academia attended the launch event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

30/01/2024
Speech

Speech by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Launch of the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association on 24 January 2024

Speech by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Launch of the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association on 24 January 2024

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17/11/2025
Publications Feature

UNEP White Paper: From Silos to Synergies

Download Here   SSFA’s Director, Kavitha Menon, contributed as a reviewer, supporting the paper’s development and offering insights on integrated approaches to implementing the Rio Conventions. Executive Summary The 2025 White Paper From Silos to Synergies outlines the progress and practical pathways for integrated implementation of the Rio Conventions. It highlights how countries are advancing from fragmented, […]

04/11/2025
Publications Feature

The Coalition To Grow Carbon Markets: Shared Principles for Growing High-Integrity Use of Carbon Credits

Download Here   SSFA is proud to be among the supporting organisations of the Shared Principles for Growing High-Integrity Use of Carbon Credits. “High-integrity carbon markets are key to building market confidence. SSFA welcomes the Shared Principles as an important step toward greater alignment across governments on the credible use of carbon credits, responding to […]

23/09/2025
Publications Feature

Joint Media Statement of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting

Download Here The ASEAN Common Carbon Framework (ACCF) was highlighted as a key legacy initiative under the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, highlighting its role in strengthening regional business integration and supporting ASEAN’s transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon growth through enhanced public-private sector engagement. Executive Summary The Fifty-Seventh ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting was held on […]

19/09/2025
Publications Feature

VCMI Publication – Catalyzing Carbon Markets: The Role and Opportunity for Financial Institutions

Download Here SSFA was featured in the paper through remarks by Director Kavitha Menon, who emphasized the growing importance of high-integrity carbon markets and the role of financial institutions in supporting carbon projects. She highlighted the paper’s valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue on emerging opportunities and challenges, and reaffirmed SSFA’s commitment to continued engagement […]

09/07/2025
Reports & White Papers

Guidance for Leveraging the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy in Green and Transition Financing

Download Here Executive Summary Southeast Asia’s public and private sectors are making significant strides in the climate transition, creating opportunities for financiers to direct capital towards credible green and transition activities. While green activity definitions are globally recognised among international taxonomies as contributing to outcomes aligned with the Paris Agreement, or with a 1.5-degree science-based […]

25/04/2025
Reports & White Papers

Financing Our Natural Capital: A practical guide for FIs getting started on nature financing

Download Here Executive Summary Human life is inextricably intertwined with nature. We rely on plants, animals, air and water to sustain life and economic activity. This reliance, however, has left its mark. As we draw down on our stock of natural capital, we are edging close to – or in some cases even past – the “planetary boundaries” that scientists […]

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General Membership Approval Criteria

Prioritise organisations with a defined approach to sustainable finance and have demonstrated thought leadership

Domain expertise in areas that are of strategic importance to SSFA

Prioritise corporates from sectors that are critical for Singapore’s decarbonisation

Ability and capacity to contribute to SSFA’s activities – workstreams and events

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  • NGOs*

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