The LIBF Podcast

The global economy needs to transition to net zero and trade finance should be a powerful lever in making that happen. But the development and adoption of ESG standards in trade finance has been slow. So, what’s behind the delay? Technology? Data? Product-market fit mismatch? The challenge of getting global co-operation? This podcast is led by Helene Panzarino, CSFI Director, Fintech Innovator, and Author, and features Vera Spender Koubek, MBA, MSc, PIEMA, a sustainability consultant and adviser and Charles Radclyffe, Founder and CEO of EthicsGrade who discuss why trade finance is not delivering its full ESG potential covering: key barriers to ESG adoption including the qualitative nature of the industry which makes it difficult to standardise data and unify metrics; metrics that may not be fit for purpose leveraging ESG data to identify and mitigate supply chain risks the role of technology in enabling greater transparency and traceability in transacting, reporting and decision-making the state of collaboration between FIs and key partners to direct capital to sustainable opportunities in emerging markets and support the likes of SMEs, and female-owned businesses to address gender imbalances the potential lack of financial instruments to incentivise ESG improvements, (penalise poor performance) and create greater industry alignment with sustainable best practice.

In this episode of Unlocking Banking in Asia, host Sara Mabelis, Country Manager, LIBF APAC, was joined by Kristina Anguelova, Senior Advisor & Consultant for Sustainable Finance to WWF, to breakdown the current ecosystem of sustainable finance in the APAC region.

Most of us have to undertake job interviews at some point in our lives. In this podcast our Director of PR, Heather Tilston, talks to Lewis Byford, from Antony George Recruitment, about how to prepare for interviews, the different types of interviews you may face and what to do if you don’t get the role. You can download some free interview tips and CV resources from Antony George’s website: https://antonygeorge.com/resources/ For more information on our qualifications and training go to our ⁠website ⁠and follow us on our social channels on ⁠Twitter ⁠and ⁠Linkedin⁠.

Why might you want to consider a career in financial planning or advice, what are the career opportunities, how do you stand out as a candidate, how do you progress and what’s the outlook for the market in these complex times? Lewis Byford, from Antony George Recruitment discusses all of this with our Director of PR, Heather Tilston – and talks about their unique approach to supporting both candidates and employers in our latest careers podcast. Antony George Recruitment has also launched special services for LIBF members – listen to the podcast to find out more! Lewis' LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-byford-mirp-certrp-b540a6118/ For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.

Join us for an insightful podcast featuring Broderick C Santos, Division Head at East West Bank Banking Corporation, and Sara Mabelis, Country Manager, LIBF APAC. Explore Broderick's 19-year banking journey, uncovering key milestones and challenges that shaped his unique leadership style. Hear all about his passion for financial inclusion and the work he's doing to support his local community. Gain insights into banking trends, the industry's future, and receive career development tips for aspiring professionals.