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Season 3

Unlocking the Potential of Blended Finance in Asia

With a funding gap in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, Asia faces a clear imperative to leverage and mainstream blended finance. This powerful financial tool can be applied across different structures, geographies, and sectors. Hear from Nandini Chaudhury, Principal, Head of South and Southeast Asia, CrossBoundary Group,

Impact Measurement and Management

In this episode of the Impact Investing Musings series, Hao Liang, Associate Professor of Finance at Singapore Management University and Co-Director of Singapore Green Finance Centre speaks about the challenges of measuring and managing impact.

The Evolution Of Impact Investing

Is "impact investing" the same as "ESG investing"? Or "ethical" investing? Or "stakeholder capitalism"? In this episode we consider how social and ethical considerations have long been a part of investment, and how those ideas have matured and evolved. Our guest is Wai Chew Chik, CEO of Heritas Capital, a Singapore-based, multi-fund impact investing platform.

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How to develop the future of Asia - without challenging the environment

Asia is developing at warp speed — but how can it do so without challenging the environment?We sit down for a full-length interview with Dr. Parag Khanna, global strategy advisor, founder of FutureMap, and author of “The Future is Asian”, to discuss what must be done to ensure that future is sustainable. He talks about accelerating hydrocarbon markets, subsidizing large-scale solar projects, and transferring technology out of China, India, and Japan and into ASEAN countries — and, most importantly, explains why Asia doesn’t need to wait for Western powers in order to do any of these things.

How can innovation and technology advance development in Asia Pacific?

East Asian cities (Seoul is a prime example) are combining high technology with social innovation. So how can we harness this tech for the public good throughout the rest of Asia Pacific? Sir Geoff Mulgan, former CEO of the innovation foundation Nesta, lays out a roadmap for scaling simple technology to spur development. Now a Professor of Creative Intelligence, Public Policy & Social Integration at University College London, Geoff is a leading global thinker and consultant in the fields of innovation and social impact.  TFI sat down with him this week for his insights on how investment in social enterprise will bring Asia into the future.

Why Capitalism Is Failing The SDGs

The Banyan Group is a brand built on contradictions. A luxury hospitality business that worries about its local working community as much as about its guests. A for-profit enterprise that that will sacrifice shareholder value for stakeholder benefit. In other words, a corporate outlier. This corporate culture of challenging convention is a reflection of its founder Ho Kwon Ping, a Singaporean well-known for strong views on leadership and sustainability. In this conversation he explains why he thinks that capitalism is broken, and CEOs alone will not be able to change the system. And why strong leaders should be willing to show weakness.

Mission: Save Antarctica

Robert Swan was among the earliest non-scientists to really experience the onset of climate change first hand. In 1986 he undertook an epic 900-mile journey to the South Pole, the longest unassisted walk ever recorded. He came back a changed man with a new purpose: to save Antarctica. Hear about his experiences, and his motivations, in this in-depth conversation.

Impact Investing in Frontier markets

"Frontier" markets present a promising landscape for impact investors seeking meaningful returns and societal impact. but they are also characterized by unique challenges and opportunities, The dynamism of these markets creates fertile ground for initiatives that promote inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and social development. Successful impact investing in this environment requires collaborative models that engage local communities, governments, and private sectors. In this latest episode of Impact Investing Musings, Bradley Kopsick, Myanmar/Cambodia Country Director at Insitor, explores the dynamic potential of impact investing in frontier markets across Asia.

Carbon Credit Confusion

When it comes to monitoring and assessing carbon emissions, the Science Based Targets initiative was widely seen as the gold standard in trusted and authoritative global institutions. Until recently. When the SBTI decided to amend some of its guidelines, uproar ensued, including within its own ranks. In this episode Mikkel Larson, the CEO of Singapore's Climate Impact Exchange, talks about why he thinks the SBTI move was justified, and why carbon credits are a vital part of the decarbonisation mix.

Staying True To Your Purpose

The story of Brewdog brewery is the backdrop to our discussion about purpose and sustainability goals. As Brewdog has shown, it's all well and good to make ambitious ESG claims, but sometimes things don't quite go as planned. Travin Singh, CEO of Singapore startup brewer Less & Co, talks about how he balances his commitment to purpose with the realities of running a startup.

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