London Stock Exchange Launches Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore to Support Green Projects, Climate Risks & ESG
3rd September 2021 | Singapore
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a dedicated sustainable finance innovation unit in Singapore focusing on creating sustainable finance capabilities to accelerate innovation and advanced technology in Singapore. Part of the new LSEG Labs network which collaborates with clients and partners around the world, the Singapore-based sustainable finance unit will create value by solving challenges for market participants across financial markets, such as accelerating investment into green infrastructure projects, measuring climate risks and making ESG disclosure quicker and easier. (ESG ~ Environmental, Social & Governance)
“ London Stock Exchange: Green Projects, Climate Risks & ESG “
London Stock Exchange Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore
The LSEG team sustainable finance innovation unit in Singapore will work closely with key players in Singapore and global financial institutions, corporates, universities and industry associations.
David Harris, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Data & Analytics atLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG):
“We are excited to gain the backing of MAS to support the business, finance and investor community in accelerating the transition to a net-zero, sustainable economy.
This is a powerful initiative given both of our positions at the heart of international capital markets and our combined focus on innovation and global collaboration in sustainable investment and finance.”
Kwok Quek Sin, Executive Director, Green FinTech, FinTech & Innovation Group at Monetary Authority of Singapore:
“Technology will play an increasingly vital role in driving the global sustainability agenda. Greater collaboration will be key for the financial sector to explore innovative solutions that can address climate-related risks and mobilise capital towards greener and more sustainable activities.
To this end, the setup of LSEG’s sustainable finance innovation unit in Singapore can help bring together the capabilities and stakeholders needed to support sustainability and transition efforts both regionally and globally.”
Geoff Horrell, Group Head of Innovation at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG):
“LSEG Labs combine our multi-disciplinary innovation process with an open approach to partnership. By focusing on opportunities like sustainable finance that span LSEG’s three business divisions – Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post-Trade – we will be able to deliver transformational customer experiences.”
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