Event Overview
Agenda
Date: 20 April 2021
Event overview
ICMA was pleased to partner with Ashurst for a virtual event on Net Zero and the Asia-Pacific Capital Markets on 20 April 2021.
Keynote presentations were provided by Mr. OMOTE Takashi, Deputy Director-General for Environment, Energy and Innovation at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; and Dr. MA Jun, Chairman, Green Finance Committee of the China Society of Finance and Banking.
A panel of climate and industry experts shared their views and expertise on questions facing the regional market:
ICMA is recognized by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) as an approved Continuous Professional Training (“CPT”) course provider. To request a proof of attendance, please email events@icmagroup.org. To qualify, participants are required to attend the full duration of this event via the individual link.
ICMA was pleased to partner with Ashurst for a virtual event on Net Zero and the Asia-Pacific Capital Markets on 20 April 2021.
Keynote presentations were provided by Mr. OMOTE Takashi, Deputy Director-General for Environment, Energy and Innovation at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; and Dr. MA Jun, Chairman, Green Finance Committee of the China Society of Finance and Banking.
A panel of climate and industry experts shared their views and expertise on questions facing the regional market:
- What does net zero carbon actually mean? (And what does it not mean)
- What are the essential characteristics of a credible net zero national policy or corporate strategy, and where can these go wrong?
- What are the implications of national net zero pledges for the sustainable finance markets in Asia?
- Where are the potential opportunities and risks for investors?
ICMA is recognized by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) as an approved Continuous Professional Training (“CPT”) course provider. To request a proof of attendance, please email events@icmagroup.org. To qualify, participants are required to attend the full duration of this event via the individual link.
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| 16:30 |
Welcome remarks Martin Scheck, Chief Executive, ICMA |
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| 16:35 |
Guest Keynote Mr. OMOTE Takashi, Deputy Director-General for Environment, Energy and Innovation, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Presentation: Japan’s initiatives for carbon neutrality |
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| 16:45 |
Guest Keynote Dr. MA Jun, Chairman, Green Finance Committee of the China Society of Finance and Banking |
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| 16:55 |
Panel discussion Moderator: Mushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director and APAC Chief Representative, ICMA Panellists: Xiyuan Fang, Partner - Hong Kong, McKinsey Dharisha Mirando, Investor Engagement & Water Risk Valuation Lead, China Water Risk Anna-Marie Slot, Partner, Head of Sustainability, Ashurst Bernadette Victorio, Regional Program Lead, Fair Finance Asia, Oxfam |
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| 17:30 | Panel Question & Answer | |
| 17:45 |
Event close |