This eSeminar is a recorded session of the "Implications of Climate Change on Financial Institutions – Physical Risks" webinar held on 16 January 2025.

During this session, Mr. Ken Yuen, Climate Change and Sustainability Risk Consultant at Zurich Resilience Solutions, explores the substantial impact of physical risks induced by climate change on financial institutions. The course covers why these risks matter, the consequences for unprepared institutions, and the severity of such risks. It also delves into strategic measures and tools for risk management and features pertinent case studies. This session is essential for professionals in the financial sector looking to bolster their defenses against climate-related challenges.

After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe climate risk impact from a financial institute's perspective
- Summarise physical risk and transition risk and their disclosure requirement
- Identify implications and consequences of physical risk

- Why should financial institutions be concerned about physical risks
- What are the implications if financial institutions’ clients are not prepared to address these risks
- The severity of Physical risks to financial institutions
- What could be some of the measures banks/banks’ clients can take in addressing these risks
- Case studies on physical risk implications on banks
- What could be factors to consider in minimising the risks to financial institutions
- What are the possible tools available to financial institutions to better manage physical risks

Corporate Banking RMs, Portfolio Managers, Investment Managers, Risk Managers, Finance & Control Managers, Compliance Officers, Sustainability Officers and Senior Management.

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