On Tuesday, January 26, 2027, Busch will deliver the Kwa Geok Choo Distinguished Visitors Lecture titled “Who Governs Sustainable Finance? Legislators, Regulators, or Judges?” In this lecture, he will examine the changing roles of legislators, regulators, and judges in sustainable finance.
Drawing on developments in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the United States, China, and New Zealand, among others, Busch will discuss the growing role of judges in determining the responsibilities of financial institutions regarding climate change. He will also address the implications of this for legal certainty and for an effective approach to climate change. Professor Ernest Lim will serve as chair of the event.
Kwa Geok Choo Distinguished Visitors Lecture
- Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m., followed by a reception
- Location: Yale-NUS Hall, University Town, Kent Ridge Campus
Admission to the lecture is free. Registration is open through January 19, 2027.
Teaching at NUS Law
In addition to the public lecture, Busch will teach the course “Financial Law in a Global Context” during his visit. The course examines financial law from an international perspective, focusing on topics such as investor protection, market integrity, financial stability, sustainability, and competitiveness.
Busch’s visit underscores the international collaboration between researchers and students at Radboud University and NUS Law. It also provides opportunities for further academic exchange in the fields of financial law and sustainable finance.