Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week set for next February

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will organise Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week in February 2021, to promote ESG investment and sustainable finance that contribute to sustainable cities development and enhance TMG's presence in these areas.

During the week, the Tokyo Sustainable Finance Forum will be held, targeted at professionals working at financial institutions and relevant organisations in Japan and overseas.

In addition, the Financial Seminar for Tokyo Residents will also be held to improve financial literacy and raise awareness for sustainable finance among the general public.

Programme includes Keynote speech 1: Global Trends in Sustainable Finance (tentative); Keynote speech 2: Development of Sustainable Finance in Japan; and, Keynote speech 3: Sustainable Finance Trends in Japan and Overseas from the Perspective of Investors.

In addition to the keynote speeches, a panel discussion will also be held, according to a statement.

Applications to attend the Tokyo Sustainable Finance Forum are accepted beginning Nov 9, while applications for the Financial Seminar for Tokyo Residents will open in early December.

Application is available at https://sites.net-convention.com/tsfw_forum_en/

-- BERNAMA