2025 Sustainable Investing Symposium
The event delved into sustainable investing through two panel discussions, uncovering real-world challenges in sustainable investing and exploring effective solutions.
Time & Location
Jun 19, 2025, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
HKU iCube, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Pl, Central, Hong Kong
About the event
Sustainable investments have gained a stronger foothold among asset owners and investment practitioners, marking their evolution into a more mature field. However, investors encounter various challenges when striving to balance financial returns with sustainability goals. The Symposium brought together various stakeholders within the investment ecosystem to address these obstacles and discuss effective solutions.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Alvin Ho, CFA
President
CFA Society Hong Kong
Keynote Speech
Mr. Paul Chow
Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
PANEL 1 - Challenges to the Asset Owners to Achieve Sustainability Outcomes
Moderator
Mr. Paul Colwell, CFA
Senior Director, Investments
Head of Portfolio Advisory, Asia WTW
Speakers
Mr. Richard Chan, CFA
Chief Investment and ALM Officer, Head of ESG
CTF Life
Mr. Kevin Liem, CFA
Treasurer of the Council and Court
Hong Kong Baptist University
Mr. Richard Mak, CFA
Chairman
Investment Sub-committee
The University of Hong Kong
(Immediate Past President, CFA Society Hong Kong)
PANEL 2 - Reality Check: Navigating the Roadblocks in Sustainable Investing
Moderator
Mr. Wai-Shin Chan, CFA
Independent Sustainability Advisor
Speakers
Mr. Phineas Glover
Head of ESG & Sustainability Research, APAC
UBS Group Research
Mr. Felix Lam
Executive Director, APAC ex Japan Head of Investment Stewardship
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Mr. Hendrik Rosenthal
Director, Group Sustainability
CLP Holdings Limited
Closing Remarks
Mr. Tim Chan, CFA
Executive Director, Head of ESG Pillar and Vice Chair of Continuing Education Committee
CFA Society Hong Kong
Venue:
HKU iCube, 4005-4007, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Language:
English
Mode:
Face-to-face Sharing
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