Christoph Baumann, Deputy Head Insurances & Risks at State Secretariat for International Finance SIF (SSIF), spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about how Switzerland sees sustainable Finance as a major opportunity for the Swiss financial center.

Here is what they covered:

Christoph's journey from the banking and start-up world to the government
Why Green FinTech and Sustainability?
Christoph is Deputy Head Insurances & Risks at SSIF, Initiator & Secretary, Green Fintech Network, Head of Swiss Delegation, G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group, Co-Chair WG Disclosure, and Swiss Sherpa IPSF and Swiss Sherpa at Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate action, Swiss Rep. workstream on Climate Disclosures at FSB - what are the key elements of Christoph's mandates and how they are linked together?
Sustainability has generally gained importance in the financial sector. Various financial centers are committed to sustainable finance, which may lead to competitive pressure on the one hand and to further potential regulatory disparities on the other. Which measures are being taken in Switzerland?
According to a recent study by Swiss Sustainable Finance, the market for sustainable investments has increased by over 30%. What does it mean more in terms of sustainable approaches?
There is more scrutiny regarding sustainability reporting. Where do you see the role of government in this? There are more and more third-party certifications available, but what about the country or global standards?
Where are climate change and sustainability disclosures in Switzerland and globally from an accounting perspective?
Where are the most significant opportunities for innovative technology as an enabler for sustainable finance?
Recommended further reading on Sustainable Finance: Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know
What’s the best way to find out more about Switzerland’s activities regarding Sustainable Finance? SSIF, Swiss Financial Center (Finance Swiss), Swiss Sustainable Finance