Kate Martin

Lead author of the recently published ‘Blue Finance for a Blue Economy – pathways to marine conservation in Hong Kong, Kate is a seasoned sustainable finance specialist with 30 years in financial markets, now focused on expanding blue economy financing and structuring conservation finance. Based in Hong Kong since 1992, she built and led a team structuring hedging solutions across APAC at SMBC Capital Markets (Asia) and spearheaded derivatives coverage for financial institutions, successfully launching profitable business segments for the bank.
Subsequently, at Pacific Risk Advisors, she assessed material ESG risks in supply chains across China and Southeast Asia.

Beyond finance, Kate is an adventurer at heart, passionate about the outdoors and inspiring others to explore.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Recognition of the blue economy by the issuance of the first blue bond in Hong Kong
2. Innovative blended finance structures being used to finance conservation projects such as reforestation and coastal protection