ABA is inviting members and friends to participate in the Short-Term Visiting Program (STVP) ) on “Building Banking Practices for a Greener Future” to be hosted by United Overseas Bank (UOB) in Singapore September 27, 2023.

(1) Program Objectives

The program will center around banking practices in the face of evolving environmental, social and governance challenges.

UOB will be sharing macro trends in sustainable development and transition to a low-carbon economy, its journey and aspiration towards net-zero, as well as experiences in integrating ESG considerations into risk management and financing solutions. This program will provide participants with a platform for open discussion and knowledge sharing.

(2) Tentative Program

09.00am-09.15am Opening Remarks

09.15am-10.00am Macro trends In Sustainability from a Banking Perspective
Speaker: Ms. Melissa Moi, Head of Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability Office.

10.00am-10.30am UOB’s Sustainability Journey & Net Zero Commitments
Speaker: Ms. Melissa Moi, Head of Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability Office.

10.30am-11.00am Coffee Break

11.00am-11.45am Green and Sustainable-Linked Financing for Financial Institutions
Speaker: Mr. Martin Davis, Senior Vice President, Sector Solution Group.

11.45am-12.30pm Climate Risk Management & Stress Testing
Speaker: Ms. Elaine Khoo, Executive Director, Country and Credit Risk Management.

12.30pm-02.00pm Lunch

02.00pm-03.00pm Participants sharing session (Key takeaways & ESG/Sustainable experiences
Moderator: Ms. Huishi Li, Senior Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Office.

03.00pm-03.30pm Program Evaluation, Presentation of Certificates of Attendance & Closing Remarks

(3) Participation Fee

ABA member-banks will participate for FREE. However, non-member banks will be charged a fee of US$200 per participant.
All participants shall cover their airfare and hotel accommodation.
We will send an updated Program plus other relevant information (e.g., program venue, hotel accommodation, etc.) in due course.

In the meantime, we encourage your bank to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about banking practices amidst evolving environmental, social and governance challenges.

(4) Registration

Please register online at https://forms.gle/qQ5AN56WnZzvDN7m8, if possible before August 15, 2023.