Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade Read more about Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade This seminar guided the participants through the typical trade and supply chain finance cycle, identifying the correct trade product for different stages and situations and how to apply them for best results and development impact. The seminar was case study-driven and focused on the correct application of international trade finance rules and standards, including discussion on Basel implications, supply chain finance, and initiatives on environmental safeguards in trade finance transactions.
Knowledge Product: Financing the Blue Economy Read more about Knowledge Product: Financing the Blue Economy This report summarizes opportunities and presents potential solutions for mobilizing and aligning investment for a sustainable blue economy in Asia and the Pacific. It quantifies the financing gaps involved and outlines strategies to realize a sustainable blue economy. Improving environmental sustainability can improve livelihoods and gender equality, among other Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) objectives.
Operating a successful SME Lending platform Read more about Operating a successful SME Lending platform Kah Meng Wong shares his experience with Funding Societies in operating a P2P
Sustainable Seaweed Production & Commercial Infrastructure for Scalable Growth Read more about Sustainable Seaweed Production & Commercial Infrastructure for Scalable Growth The presentation showcases a project in the seaweed sector that is supported by
Graham Clark Keywords ocean SME Read more about Graham Clark Graham is the Chief Executive of Asia Affinity Holdings Ltd., a diversified financial services company headquartered in Hong Kong, with operating subsidiaries in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Graham started his career with a major UK insurance broker and in 1974 was posted to their Japan office. He has remained in Asia and over the course of the intervening 45 years has lived and built insurance businesses in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and a regional wholesale broking business in Singapore.
UNDP’s Aligned Initiatives & Support Read more about UNDP’s Aligned Initiatives & Support Radhika Lal discusses why UNDP and UNEP are supportive of the BlueImpact initiative and how it fits into the programs of UNDP and UNEP.
Closing Remarks Read more about Closing Remarks Junkyu Lee provides key points discussed during the session.
Risk Management for BlueImpact Platform Read more about Risk Management for BlueImpact Platform This presentation discusses de-risking strategies applied by BlueImpact Asia to attract private investments for SMEs.
Joan Fulton Keywords SME risk management Read more about Joan Fulton With a career spanning more than 25 years in international banking and finance in New York, Geneva and Madrid, more than 10 years teaching international business at universities in Madrid and Geneva, and more than 15 years working with various NGOs in Asia, Joan dedicates her time and skills to prepare young people and organizations for a sustainable future.