Environmental, Social & Governance

[Webinar] Implications of Climate Change on Financial Institutions – Transition Risks

Overview

As the world braves more disruptive weather conditions due to global Climate Change, the negative effects could have substantial implications on companies’ operations and financial institutions in their investment and lending portfolios. As companies face the impact of Climate Change, two risks that are high on the list are Physical Risks and Transition Risks. Transition Risks are inherent in the adaptation strategy to a lower carbon environment. How companies deal with these risks could have major implications on the Bank’s lending strategies and risk/portfolio management.

Content

- What are Transition Risks in Climate Change
- What are the implications on banks when their clients adapt to a lower carbon economy?
- Energy transition is a key element, and how are banks react to this in their day-to-day dealings with clients
- Besides energy transition, other “transitions” could be associated with Climate Change?
- What is the concept of “Just Transition”?
- Are there ways to measure and quantify Climate Transition Risks?
- What could be some of the ways banks/banks’ clients can manage these risks
- Case studies on transition risk implications on banks
- What could be factors to consider in minimising the risks to financial institutions
- What are the possible tools available to financial institutions to better manage transition risks

Who should attend

Corporate Banking RMs, Portfolio Managers, Investment Managers, Risk Managers, Finance & Control Managers, Compliance Officers, Sustainability Officers and Senior Management

Speaker/Course Instructor

Ken YUEN
Ken Yuen is a Climate Change and Sustainability Risk Consultant at Zurich Resilience Solutions, where he provides climate resilience services focused on physical risk management and adaptation by leveraging Zurich’s proprietary tools and expertise in the APAC region. Prior to joining Zurich, Ken was involved in extensive sustainability consulting projects across various Asian countries, focusing on sustainability disclosure, carbon accounting, strategy planning, and risk management. Ken holds a BSc in Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Master's Degree in Sustainability Leadership and Governance from The University of Hong Kong. He is also an EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA®) and holds a Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Details

Code
TSBES25002201
Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 (12:30PM - 1:30PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
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New
Language
English
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00
Fees
All Member: HK$300
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$300
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$420
Non-Member: HK$600
Honorary Fellow Member: HK$0