ASFI Public Seminar Series
We were thrilled to see so much interest in our recent seminar where we discussed the COP26 economic and social imperatives for financial institutions to drive the transition to an equitable and sustainable future.
The recording is here, if you would like to listen to it again or were unable to join us on the day.
Moderated by the ABC‘s 7.30 Report Nadia Daly, the Australian and European industry, government and diplomatic representatives who shared their perspectives at this seminar included:
Dr Alex Heath, Head of International, Reserve Bank of Australia
Louise Cantillon - British Consul General and Deputy Trade Commissioner, Asia Pacific for Australia and NZ
Paulina Dejmek Hack - Director for General Affairs, Directorate General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets (DG FISMA), European Commission
Jamie Isbister, Ambassador for the Environment, Australian Government
David Jenkins, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, NAB
Kylie Macfarlane - Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Council of Australia
Louise Davidson - Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
Some links to related information of which was referenced during the seminar that may be of interest are:
APRA Climate Change Financial Risks Prudential Practice Guide - November 2021
Australian Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) Report on Climate Change Activity Stocktake 2021
European Union Sustainable Finance Policy Framework
Previous events
We're delighted to share recordings from a number of other events which were held in this series, including:
EU Taxonomy in practice - supporting the transition to a sustainable economy
University Roundtable - creating a bridge between research and practice in sustainable finance
TNFD Roundtable - shifting global financial flows toward nature-positive outcomes
Thank you
This series of events would not have been possible if not for the ongoing support of our partners, Climate KIC Australia and European Union-Australian Climate Business Network.
We look forward to welcoming you to more ASFI events in 2022, in the meantime please feel free to reach out to us at any time via info@sustainablefinance.org.au
Yours sincerely
Kristy Graham, Executive Officer