Description
Introduction
It is quite clear today for actors of the financial sector that they need to define and show how they create value to society, but even beyond, how they contribute to securing legitimacy and trust in society and help to support the financing of the evolving policy environment.
The global momentum around Sustainable Finance is driven by:
the growing recognition in the financial community that ESG factors play a material role;
the increasing legal requirements at EU level to protect the long-term interests of investors, beneficiaries, and the wider financial system;
the peer-pressure rising from market competition fostering the need to enlarge the product offering;
the stakeholders becoming increasingly demanding regarding transparency about where and how their money is invested;
the risk-management approach to avoid value destroying reputational risks.
To help professionals from the financial sector to embrace sustainability into their business models, the House of Training has developed in cooperation with its partners ABBL, Deloitte, Forethix, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, and Loyens & Loeff the certification programme “Sustainable Finance”.
Objectives
The primary objective of this certification programme is to enable participants
To find out more about the various stakeholders involved and gain an understanding of the reason why this topic has gained momentum the last few years, as well as the forces behind its development.
to find answers to the WH questions (WHY, WHAT, WHO, HOW) on the Sustainable Finance ecosystem.
To understand key concepts of sustainable development and climate change, the normative context of Sustainable Finance, as well as the challenges and opportunities of ESG date and labelling. Participants will also learn about ESG Transparency and reporting and summarise their knowledge during a collaborative case study.
To get an insight into the main current ESG regulations and to have an overview of other upcoming ESG regulatory changes as well as certain product level developments.
To get clarity on the products currently available on the Sustainable Finance market with a specific focus on Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds and ESG funds, as flagship products.
Methodology
The courses are structured around an innovative teaching style that combines theory and practical business case studies, concretely allowing candidates to put into practice the main concepts and definitions learned.
To make sure the participants have a similar level of fundamental knowledge in Sustainable Finance, they will be given access to an introductory e-learning course approximately two weeks before the start of the online seminar.
Programme
Introductory e-learning session (1 hour)
Seminar (28 hours)
Foundation
Operational Aspects
Regulatory Aspects
ESG Funds
GSS Bond Market
Market Standards
Reporting and Review
Exam (2 hours)
Target audience
The programme has been primarily designed for executives, managers, heads of department of banks, asset management, insurance companies and other relevant financial institutions who wish to embrace sustainability into their business models. Priority will be given to those involved in front office operations.
Modalities
Course Material
Please note that for environmental reasons no paper version of the training material will be provided for your training. The course material can be downloaded free of charge via your portal before the start of the course (download the Client Portal User’s Guide here ). You will be able to view it on the screen of your mobile device or print it if necessary. If your registration has been made by a training manager of your company please contact him/her so that he/she can give you access to it or send it to you.
Exam
The participants will have their newly acquired knowledge validated through a written exam and will be granted a certificate of success issued by the House of Training.
Contact
For further questions please contact our partner in your country