How research powers decisions that shape a more sustainable future

Regardless of how AI is going to change the future of finance, I strongly believe that research will remain at the heart of our profession.

Finance demands millions of daily decisions. Taken together, they transform the world, so every decision matters.

CFA Institute stands behind our professionals. Ethics, research, community, and lifelong learning sit at the heart of all they do.

I chose this career path because it's very interesting. One day I could be looking at data centers in Malaysia, and another day I could be looking at a toll road in Eastern Europe. The decisions that I make could actually help impact the world through financing developments of important infrastructure.

CFA Institute gave me the building blocks to research, question, and get to what matters in every decision.

Research underpins the basic work that we do. We have to be constantly updated on what's going on in the world to understand the changes that could impact the loans that we cover.

I've been quite proud to have been involved in solar financing. Solar power is highly scalable and can be deployed in remote places where conventional power couldn't be built. For example, it could be found in reservoirs.

Floating solar is a practical solution for a land-constrained country like Singapore. Projects like the Sembcorp Tengeh floating solar farm allow reservoirs to support both water needs and clean energy generation, making better use of the spaces we already have.

Meaningful progress takes time, collaboration, and long-term commitment. Scaling more projects like this will require supportive policies, continued innovation, and strong partnerships across government, industry, and communities.

As financial analysts, we have been able to use our skill sets and research to actually help improve the real world, such as the construction of airports or power plants. These decisions could often create economic activity that could improve the livelihood of many people around the world. And for me, that's immensely satisfying.

I was a basketball player in my university days, so I started my son on basketball because I felt basketball, it's a team sport. You get to learn how to play with each other, how to interact, and how to win and lose as a team. These are very important values that I think my son should learn.

Basketball is a sport that grows with you. When you are a small child the hoop is so far, but as you grow taller, it makes you think that you can get closer to your goal.

As a father, I hope to leave the world a better place for him and his generation. Climate change is inevitable. I hope the work that I do will help to mitigate the effects of climate change in years to come.