UOB Asset Management: Opens Sustainability Academy

  • UOB Asset Management Ltd (UOBAM) a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank Limited established in 1986
  • UOB Asset Management launches Sustainability Academy to deepen understanding of sustainability among its employees across Asia
  • The in-house academy will equip employees in both investment and non-investment roles with the fundamentals of sustainable investing
  • The inaugural program by the Sustainability Academy will kick off in the fourth quarter of 2020
  • The Robeco program comprises two modules, namely Sustainable Investing and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 Investing
  • UOBAM is the first financial institution in the world to offer Robeco’s SDG Investing module as a training course
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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