Singapore Sustainable Finance Association

Code of Conduct

The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) members will:
  1. Act with integrity;
  2. Comply with pertinent regulations;
  3. Be flagbearers for good corporate governance;
  4. Promote the development of the sustainable finance industry in Singapore;
  5. Continue to invest in improving their competence in the field of sustainable finance; and
  6. Always act with professionalism and enhance the prestige of the Association.
Integrity

The SSFA members will:

  1. Act with complete discretion when entrusted with confidential information;
  2. Be impartial when giving advice and will disclose any conflicts of interest.
Compliance
  1. The SSFA members will comply with all laws, regulations, standards, and other rules of their industry and the country in which they operate.
Corporate Governance
  1. The SSFA members will continue to uphold the highest standards of governance in all their affairs.
Promote
  1. The SSFA members will actively promote the development of the sustainable finance industry and support the advancement of the sustainable finance ecosystem in Singapore through advocacy, thought leadership, products, and services, etc.
Competence
  1. The SSFA members will continue to invest in upgrading their knowledge and skills and keep abreast of relevant developments in the sustainable finance industry.
Professionalism

The SSFA members will:

  1. Uphold and improve the professional standards of the Association;
  2. Not speak on behalf of the Association without proper authority

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