[Accident] The Present and Future of ESG in the Financial Industry... Check It Out at the Seoul Asia Financial Forum

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] Since the COVID-19 pandemic, social demands to protect the environment and strengthen social safety nets have increased, making ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) the hottest topic in corporate management.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company, stated in his annual letter to CEOs worldwide last year that climate change risks and ESG would be key factors in investment decisions. BlackRock has urged sustainable corporate development by integrating ESG information analysis and evaluation into its investment process.

Recently, trends show strengthened regulations such as corporate ESG information disclosure, eco-friendly regulations like carbon reduction, and stewardship codes. The Biden administration in the U.S. and the European Union (EU) have announced plans to tighten ESG-related regulations throughout the entire supply chain. It is time to examine what successful strategies can overcome internal and external risks through ESG management, create new value, and achieve sustainable growth.

Asia Economy invites global economic experts to explore ways to build the present and future of ESG under the theme of ‘Future Financial Innovation and Sustainable Growth.’ We ask for your active participation and support in this event, which will share broad knowledge and diverse opinions.

Event Name: The 10th 2021 Seoul Asian Financial Forum (The 10th Seoul Asian Financial Forum)

Theme: Future Financial Innovation and Sustainable Growth

Date & Time: May 25, 2021 (Tuesday) 08:30~14:30 | VIP Tea Time 08:00 ~ 08:30 (2F, Lilac & Tulip Room)

Venue: Westin Chosun Hotel Grand Ballroom, Sogong-dong, Seoul (1F)

Host: Asia Economy

Sponsors: Ministry of Economy and Finance, Financial Services Commission, Financial Supervisory Service, Korea Exchange, Korea Federation of Banks, Korea Financial Investment Association, Life Insurance Association, General Insurance Association, Credit Finance Association, Korea Federation of Savings Banks, Korea Securities Depository, Korea Securities Finance, KOSCOM

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