What makes Provlil UNIQUE
- Focus on both Frameworks and Applicability
- Perspectives of a Seasoned Banking and Finance Professional Offering Transversal Training Contents and Insights
- 35 years of Commercial, Corporate and Investment Banking Experience
- Certified ESG Analyst CESGA®
- Specializes in Risk Assessment, Transaction Structuring, Product Development, Credit Analysis, and Risk Transformation Projects
- Deep Knowledge in Financial Products and Capital Market Activities
- Trainer for Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Continuous Development Programs (CDP), and Speaker for Social Enterprises Platform on ESG and Sustainability Topics
- Certified Facilitator of the 2030 SGDs Game – an experiential simulation workshop for participants to learn what could happen to our world from now until 2030
Arthur Au
- Founder and Director, Provident Learning Institute Limited, July 2023
- Corporate trainer in banking/ credit risk management/ green finance / ESG
- 2030 SDGs Game Certified Facilitator
- Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst CESGA®, The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, 2022
- Regional Head of Credit Analysis Unit, Asia Pacific, HSBC Hong Kong, Nov 2014 – Oct 2021
- Managing Director, Societe Generale Hong Kong, Apr 2000 – Oct 2014
- Vice President, Bank of America S.A. Hong Kong, Oct 1992 – Mar 2000
Market Trends
- Climate Change is currently and rightly dominating the global ESG conversations. Nevertheless, in order to achieve true sustainability for a business, community or country, all aspects of ESG will play an important role.
- Furthermore, global reporting regimes are converging, bringing together various reporting frameworks and standards which must be complied with on a broad range of ESG topics under the UNSDGs
Training Topics
Sustainability and Green Finance
According to the United Nations, sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Training topics in this area:
- Climate Risks and Green Finance
- Sustainability Leadership Mindset
- Sustainable Development – Risks and Opportunities for Banks
- 2030 SDGs Game
ESG and Risk Management
ESG are best described as the metrics to guide sustainable development. They infuse transparency and set targets for businesses as well as governments. Training topics include:
- Business Acumen and Credit Risk Management in ESG
- Sustainability Strategy
- ESG Regulatory Landscape
South East Asia / ASEAN
Over the past decades, we have witnessed the success as well as challenges posed by globalization. Along with China, South East Asian countries have benefited from these market changes and now they are continuing their own economic journeys in the next phase. Explore what banking challenges lie ahead and how banks can capture the potential opportunities ASEAN present. Topics include:
- Economic Landscape and Growth Drivers
- Financial Regulations
- Banking Sector Trends
- Challenges and Opportunities
Mentoring and Career Building in Banking
Building a banking career goes much further than landing your first job. While getting the first job is challenging enough, this may not be the most critical decision you will face. Apart from skills and technical knowledge, understanding your own values are just as important to build a successful and meaningful banking career. Topics in this area:
- How to Land Your First Banking Job
- Build a Successful and Distinguished CV
- Mentoring and Career Conversation