Synopsis
The time for action is now. Join us for an insightful session on the urgent need for impact investing. This webinar will explore the latest trends, innovative financing mechanisms, and real-world case studies demonstrating the transformative power of capital aligned with purpose.
Key takeaways from this webinar :
- Expert insights: Hear perspectives from the industry leaders on emerging opportunities and challenges in impact investing.
- Real-world case studies: Learn from successful impact projects that balance financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes.
- Investment opportunities: Discover diverse funding options, including venture capital, private equity, debt financing, and public markets to align investments with impact goals.
Whether you’re an experienced investor or new to impact investing, this session offers valuable insights and actionable strategies that can address pressing social and environmental challenges. Be part of the movement shaping a better world through the power of finance.
Programme
3.50 pm Webinar waiting room opens
4.00 pm Welcome Remarks by Ms Nele Cornelis, Executive Director at EuroCham Singapore
4.05 pm Opening Remarks by Mr Daniel Chua, Head Stakeholder Relations and ESG at TradeFlow Capital Management
4.10 pm Keynote Presentation by Ms Sue-Ann Huang, Director at Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP)
4.30 pm Panel Discussion moderated by Ms Sue-Ann Huang
- Dr Tom James, CEO and CIO at TradeFlow Capital Management
- Mr Janne Nuutinen, Co-Founder & CEO at ConduitIMPACT
- Ms Erica Abisso, Head of ESG Advisory, IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division at Intesa Sanpaolo
5.10 pm Live Q&A
5.25 pm Closing Remarks by EuroCham
5.30 pm End of Webinar
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme content without giving prior notification or any reasons thereof.
Speaker & Moderator
Ms Sue-Ann Huang
Director
Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP)
Sue-Ann works with regional and global partners to promote and develop impact-investing knowledge and expertise in Asia and beyond. Concurrently, she supports impact reporting and carbon accounting efforts at Temasek Trust.
CIIP is a non-profit entity established by Temasek Trust, with Temasek and ABC Impact as strategic partners. CIIP is also the anchor partner for the United Nations Private Finance for the SDGs.
She is certified in Sustainable Finance by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and is an Accredited Trainer for the United Nations’ SDG Impact Standards.
Sue-Ann has close to two decades of experience in corporate sustainability and impact measurement and management. Prior to her current role, she was at Keppel Corporation, a global asset manager, and at StarHub, Singapore’s second largest telecommunications company, leading sustainability reporting, and supporting strategy and policy development. She also managed the philanthropic portfolios of the companies, applying impact measurement and management strategies to achieve positive social and environmental outcomes.
Panellists
Dr Tom James
CEO and CIO of TradeFlow Capital Management
Co-Chair of the Digital Economy Committee of EuroCham Singapore
Tom James is CEO & CIO and a co-founder of the Trade Flow Funds, the innovative digitised trade finance
solution for bulk physical commodity transactions being shipped or stored around the world.
After 2 years of FinTech development and planning, the Digital Trade Finance Fund for USD deals went live in 2018, operating the new approach to physical commodity trade & Inventory finance. This was followed by the launch of a Euro fund in February 2020.
Tom is the business and system architect for the solution which meets both industry needs and investor appetites combining a unique business model with proven risk management approaches, a fund platform, and FinTech for scalability. His co-founders complete the cross-discipline team necessary to develop and operate the trade finance solution and fund, coming from a legal, maritime and I.T. background.
He has over 30 years of commercial exposure gained through a broad range of senior executive roles in trading, investment management, commodity finance (Trade and Project) & advisory. He is called upon by governments & multinationals for advice & insight on market developments. In 2014 he was called upon to serve as a Senior Energy Advisor to the United States Department of Defense (TFBSO) and he currently sits on the “Financing Advisory Resources” panel for Enterprise Singapore, the trade development body of the Singapore Government. He also serves as Co-chair of the Digital Economy Committee of EuroCham Singapore and is on the Trade and Investment Committee of the South African Chamber of Commerce, Singapore.
Tom is a serial Commodity FinTech entrepreneur with a history of combining technology with best practices to create innovative industry services & solutions within the Commodity Industry. He is also a successful published author, having documented and shared his deep industry expertise through a series of 9 books and publications with Wiley Finance, Palgrave Macmillan and Springer, including a book focusing on energy and emissions in 2010, and one on biofuels in 2015.
Tom holds a PhD from Middlesex University, UK based on the study of “Best practices in the commodity industry within the functional disciplines of trading and risk management”.
Mr Janne Nuutinen
Co-Founder & CEO
ConduitIMPACT
Janne Nuutinen, MBA is the Founder & CEO of ConduitIMPACT, a visionary leader with deep expertise in business and project development, circular economy, and sustainable initiatives. With a strong background in corporate finance and risk management, he drives impactful investments in green technologies, tackling global challenges such as climate change, marine conservation, and job creation in underserved regions.
As the impact arm Conduit Group(www.conduit.group), ConduitIMPACT(www.conduitimpact.eco) is at the forefront of sustainable and impact investments across the Asia-Pacific. Our mission is to bridge capital and impact, enabling individuals, corporations, foundations, and family offices to create lasting change that is both financially rewarding and meaningful.
By aligning financial resources with environmental and social initiatives, we empower our clients to leave enduring legacies. Through strategic partnerships, expert asset management, and hands-on project development, we ensure that every investment delivers measurable results while perfectly aligning with both financial and impact-driven goals.
Ms Erica Abisso
Head of ESG Advisory
Intesa Sanpaolo
Erica Abisso is Head of ESG Advisory, within the IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, with 15+years of experience in Sustainable and Corporate Finance. She is in charge of the origination, structuring and execution of Sustainable Finance transactions. After a 4-year experience in management consulting at Bain & Company with a specific focus on Banking, Erica joined Intesa Sanpaolo in 2010, working in Milan and London on the international business development of the Corporate & Investment Banking Division. She has developed extensive expertise in Sustainable Finance, leading the structuring of the main IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division’s ESG transactions. She is a graduate of Bocconi University in Milan with a degree in Business Administration.
POST EVENT
On 12 March, EuroCham Singapore hosted an engaging discussion on ”Seizing the Moment: Harnessing Capital for a Sustainable Future”. The session brought together experts from the financial and sustainability sectors to explore how businesses can align their financial strategies with meaningful environmental and social outcomes.
A sincere thank you to our keynote speaker and moderator Ms Sue-Ann Huang (Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP)), and the panellists, Dr Tom James (TradeFlow Capital Management), Mr Janne N. (ConduitIMPACT), and Ms Erica Abisso (Intesa Sanpaolo), for sharing your expertise on structuring investments for both financial returns and measurable impact.
The discussion highlighted that responsible investing does not mean compromising profitability. Instead, businesses that integrate sustainability into their financial strategies often see long-term resilience and competitive advantage. The session also highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in impact investing, with speakers underscoring the need for standardised reporting frameworks, robust ESG measurement tools, and a data-driven approach to track the real-world effects of sustainable financing.
Lastly, thank you to all the participants for joining and making this event a success.
