Investors’ and Underwriters’ Perspectives on Sustainable Finance in ASEAN

Series: Asian Impact: ADB Research in Action

Investors’ and Underwriters’ Perspectives on Sustainable Finance in ASEAN

24 November 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of climate change serve as a wake-up call for policymakers, corporations, investors, and all other relevant stakeholders to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their operations and daily lives. While ASEAN's sustainable bond market has grown significantly in recent years, there is still a pressing need for massive sustainable investments, but time is running out.

A panel of experts discussed the key findings of a green bond market survey in ASEAN and explored potential solutions for mobilizing private capital on a large scale through capital markets.

Objectives:

Webinar attendees had the chance to engage with the speakers and:

  • Gain insight into institutional investors' and underwriters' perspectives on green finance
  • Understand what impact investor looks for when making investment decisions
  • Learn about key success factors in issuing green and sustainable bonds
Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
24 Nov 2022 Presentation Investors’ and Underwriters’ Perspectives on Sustainable Finance in ASEAN
This presentation gives an overview of thekey findings of a green bond market survey in ASEAN and explored potential solutions for mobilizing private ...
Hien Tran, Kosintr Puongsophol
24 Nov 2022 More information can be found here.

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