TBC
This course will provide staff from SEACEN member central banks with a sound understanding of the different types of sustainable finance instruments in the market and of the policies of international agencies tasked with mobilizing it. A key starting point for the discussions will be the changed international investor landscape where ESG integration, the disclosure of sustainability risks and investor impact are now central concepts. Green and transition finance have emerged as growth areas in investment practice and require a supportive local regulatory framework. On this basis, opportunities for additional financing flows in sustainable banking and in domestic green bond markets can emerge, which will be covered in this course.
The course will also cover green bond taxonomies that have been developed by governments and regulators to help align investments with global and national commitments (e.g., to reduce greenhouse gases emissions) while enabling informed decision-making by investors and thus avoiding greenwashing.
The course will discuss the challenges of mobilizing climate finance within domestic financial systems and in international capital markets. The course content is designed to provide insights into the tools and approaches central banks and regulators can deploy to stimulate and steer such flows in line with domestic and international policy commitments. The curriculum will draw on cutting-edge research and international best practice and will provide content that relates to the specific challenges facing financial markets in Southeast Asia. The key topics to be covered include:
The target participants will be those working in macroeconomic policy, banking supervision and regulation divisions in central banks with 3-5 years of experience in the related areas. With the consent of the central banks in their jurisdictions, participants from stand-alone authorities are also welcome.
The course will be delivered in partnership with ADBI and will include external experts from the financial industry, industry bodies and central banks in the region.
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