Sustainable Finance Panel Discussion
In October 2025, the annual panel discussion on sustainable finance was held in collaboration with Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA). This discussion topic for this year’s panel was Sustainability in Action: Finance for a Greener Future.
It aims to equip earthlings with more knowledge on how the finance industry is tackling dire climate issues to transition to a sustainable global economy.
We were joined by industry experts – Ms Caline Tang from Climate Bonds Initiative, Ms Alyssa from OCBC’s sustainable advisory, Ms Lynn Ong, Earthlink’s president in AY23/24 and moderator Ms Stephanie Ng from SFIA.
Fig 1. Photo of panelists
(from left to right: Ms Stephanie Ng, Ms Caline Tang, Ms Alyssa and Ms Lynn Ong)
To kick off the discussion, each panelist shared their unique personal journeys into sustainable finance. Reflecting on their career transitions and motivations that sparked their interest to choose such careers. Following that, the panelists debunked myths of their job scopes, delved into the realities of their work. They also discussed their opinions of the industry’s growth within Asia and potential future opportunities in this rapidly growing industry.
During the QnA session, the attendees actively asked questions, such as specialised challenges faced and ways to improve their skill sets to enter the industry. This allowed attendees to clarify their doubts and improve their comprehension of the sustainable finance industry.
Fig 2. Attendee asking panelist a question
As the discussion panel drew to a close, the panelists were presented with tokens of appreciation. The event ended as everyone enjoyed their promised bubble tea, and engaged in networking conversations with the panelists and other attendees alike.
Fig 3. Group photo with Panelist’s token of appreciation
Fig 4. Attendees networking with panelists
This year’s panel discussion went beyond simply educating attendees, but a call to action. It challenged participants to step forward, bring their skills to the finance industry, and help drive the transition to a sustainable world. By bridging knowledge with practice, events like this continue to empower individuals to shape a greener, more resilient future.