Public Relations of UPNVJ - UPN Veteran Jakarta, through its Undergraduate Business Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, held a public lecture on sustainable finance and the challenges of banking law on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room of the Faculty of Law. The event featured banking practitioner Sapta Krida Negara, SH, MH, as a resource person to discuss the dynamics of the financial services sector and their implications for business law practices.
This public lecture was held in response to the increasingly complex and digitalized developments in the banking industry. The UPNVJ Faculty of Law believes that students need to understand how the concept of sustainable finance, banking regulations, and corporate governance principles influence legal practice in the financial services sector.
In his remarks, the Dean of the UPNVJ Faculty of Law emphasized the importance of collaboration between universities and industry practitioners to enrich students' perspectives. He stated that the dynamic development of the financial services sector requires law graduates to master not only theoretical aspects but also understand the direction of business transformation and rapid regulatory changes.
The event also saw the signing of an Implementation Agreement to strengthen collaboration between the UPNVJ Faculty of Law and industry partners. This collaboration is aimed at supporting the development of education, research, and enhancing student competency in business law through internships, applied research, and professional discussion forums.
In his presentation, Sapta Krida Negara explained that the banking industry is now required to focus not only on profit growth but also on social, environmental, and corporate governance aspects. The concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become an integral part of modern banks' business strategies to ensure long-term business sustainability.
He also highlighted the importance of prudential principles, risk management, legal and compliance functions, and consumer protection in maintaining financial system stability. He emphasized that customer trust is the primary foundation of the banking industry, which must be maintained through regulatory compliance and transparent governance.
The discussion was interactive, with students asking various questions regarding the challenges of legal practice in the financial services sector, including issues of sustainable financing, credit restructuring, and the implications of authority policies on bank operations.