Maximising the Multiplier on Catalytic Capital

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Maximising the Multiplier on Catalytic Capital

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While the concept of “first loss capital” in the context of blended finance has been popularised from 2015, there has been hesitation to commit funds for that purpose due to concerns about subsidy aversion and moral hazard such as misalignment of objectives amongst capital contributors. Meanwhile, a significant climate financing gap exists at US $1.5 trillion for SEA by 2030. How have commercial and concessional capital providers reimagined and redesigned finance mechanisms to mitigate bankability issues and effectively jump start green infrastructure financing?

Speakers :

Connie Chan

Head, Financial Services

Temasek
Mason Wallick

Managing Director & CEO

Clime Capital
Winfried F. Wicklein

Director General, Southeast Asia Department

Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Elizabeth Yee

Executive Vice President, Program Strategy

The Rockefeller Foundation
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Cindy Levy

Senior Partner, London

McKinsey & Company