SGX has appointed its first head of sustainability. Taking on the role of MD, head of sustainability and sustainable finance is Herry Cho, the long-time head of green finance at Dutch MNC bank ING. She will report to SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye, and begin in her new job on 8 Feb. The role will involve leading strategy for SGX’s ESG plans, and strengthening the exchange’s sustainable finance capabilities. SGX said that the appointment is the latest milestone in the expansion of its sustainability efforts, which are housed under the recently launched platform SGX FIRST. Cho said she was “humbled” to lead such an important role at SGX, which she described as “Asia’s most intl, multi-asset exchange.” The announcement comes a month after SGX launched a S$20 million sustainability plan to strengthen market access to ESG information and solutions for investment decisions. Cho joins SGX after 13 years at ING, where latterly she was director, head of sustainable finance, APAC. During her time in the sustainability role, she was involved in 30 green, social and sustainable bonds/loans and sustainability-linked loans.... Continue Reading