Advanced Certificate in Fintech, Sustainable and Ethical Finance Module 2: Sustainable Finance and Ethical Finance: Environmental, Social, Governance
- Finance & Investment
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted in-person.
3 Full Days (Weekdays)
Who Should Attend
- Finance sector professionals, fintech entrepreneurs, innovators, environmental policymakers, regulators, sustainability consultants, investors
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
Sustainability has become a crucial topic in recent years due to the urgent challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. This shift is giving rise to a new wave of financial technology known as Sustainable Finance, where the core focus extends beyond profit to include environmental and social governance (ESG) principles. The financial sector is currently undergoing a transformative shift, catalysed by technological innovation that promises not only operational efficiencies but also a path to address the pressing issues of sustainability and social impact. With the development of green and transition financing solutions, the sustainability goal is to strengthen the financial sector’s ability to manage climate risk management, build sustainable finance capabilities and integrate climate change considerations.
In Module 2, participants will be equipped to understand the transition of green activities for financial institutions and gain insights into the development of sustainable finance in Singapore, with regional and international context.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 3-day module, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and latest developments of Sustainable Finance
- Learn about the Principles of Sustainable Finance - ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Criteria
- Understand how the digital utilities enable trusted ESG data, supporting financial institutions and businesses in mobilising capital to sustainable projects, monitoring commitments and measuring impact
- Gain insights into the development of sustainable finance in Singapore with industry counterparts, with contexts regionally and internationally
- Gain insights into current and emerging technology trends fueling sustainable financial services and sustainable infrastructure to tackle climate change
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
This module is conducted in-person.
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| INTAKE 1 | 16 - 18 Jun 2025 [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
