Under the theme "Future Climate Finance in the Era of Green Transition," the conference will be held at Ewha Womans University in western Seoul on Sept. 2. to discuss how the financial sector can support efforts to cut carbon emissions and address climate change risks.
Financial authorities from overseas will share policies from their markets, while regulators and financial companies will present examples of how they manage climate risks.
The FSS will also outline plans to assess how different climate scenarios could affect the financial sector.
The FSS said the conference is intended to help financial companies better prepare for those risks while supporting the broader economy's move toward lower emissions.
Speakers will include officials from Japan's Financial Services Agency, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Britain's Financial Conduct Authority, who will present their respective approaches to helping companies reduce emissions and financing the transition.
An executive from Australian bank ANZ will discuss how banks can help finance efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
After the conference, an "A.I. Challenge" competition and a recruitment session will be held to help young people explore new career opportunities in the financial sector including green finance.
It will invite participants to present ideas for new financial services using artificial intelligence, with financial companies providing feedback on whether the proposals could work in practice. The best-performing teams will receive scholarships as well as benefits when applying for jobs.
About 15 major financial companies will also take part in the session, explaining what they look for in applicants and offering practical advice on entering the industry.
AJP Takeaways
• The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Ewha Womans University will hold an international conference in Seoul on Sept. 2, 2026, focusing on how the financial sector can address climate risks and support efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
• Officials from the Japan Financial Services Agency, Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Financial Conduct Authority in Britain will share policies and approaches to managing climate risks and helping companies lower emissions.
• The Financial Supervisory Service will outline plans to examine how different climate scenarios could affect South Korea's financial sector.
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