Singapore Sustainable Finance Association

3rd IEA Finance Industry Advisory Board (FIAB) Meeting – Asia Pacific

Description:

The 3rd IEA’s Finance Industry Advisory Board (FIAB) Meeting, with a focus on Asia Pacific, is set to convene in Singapore, marking its flagship board meeting in the region. This meeting is jointly organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) APAC Network, and SSFA – and convened as a FiNZ (Finance for Net Zero) Connect Series & Ecosperity Week Partner Event supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

This event will bring together key stakeholders from leading private and public financial institutions actively engaged in the energy finance sector. Established in March 2023, the FIAB provides an informal platform for a structured exchange of views on energy investment and finance. This leverages the IEA’s analytical outputs and fosters dialogues between the energy finance community and energy policy makers.

Event Details:

Date: 15th April 2024, Monday
Time: 14:00-17:15 SGT
Note: By Invitation Only

Objectives:

  • Facilitate reflection and sharing on financing energy transition in Asia experiences and accelerate transition finance
  • Opportunity to provide inputs on upcoming IEA Southeast Asia Energy Outlook and priorities for the Centre’s work

About Co-convener:

The International Energy Agency (IEA) examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies, electricity markets, energy efficiency, access to energy, demand side management and much more. Through its work, the IEA advocates policies that will enhance the reliability, affordability and sustainability of energy in its 31 member countries, 13 association countries and beyond.

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is a global coalition of financial sector net-zero alliances working together to support the world’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Through the net-zero alliances, GFANZ has united over 675 institutions across the financial sector, including banks, insurers, asset owners, asset managers, financial service providers, and investment consultants, spanning 50 jurisdictions and representing 40% of global private financial assets. To help unlock transition investment in developing economies, GFANZ regional networks (which includes the GFANZ Asia-Pacific Network) work to support capital mobilisation, expand participation, and reflect the diverse needs of financial institutions around the world.

Speakers:

  • Ms Kavitha Menon (Director, Singapore Sustainable Finance Association)
  • Mr Ravi Menon (Chair, GFANZ Asia-Pacific Network Advisory Board)
  • Mr Tim Gould (Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency)
  • Ms Yuki Yasui (Regional Director, GFANZ APAC Network)

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

General Members’ Categories

FI Partners

  • Financial Services
  • Financial Regulators
  • Financial Sector Industry Bodies, Networks, Platforms & Associations

Industry Partners

  • Non-financial Sector Corporates
  • Non-financial Sector Industry Bodies, Networks, Platforms & Associations
  • Government Agencies

Knowledge Partners

  • Academia/IHLs*
  • Consulting and Advisory Services
  • Data Providers
  • International Organisations*
  • Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)*
  • NGOs*

*Non-fee paying, by invitation only