Global PSSL enhances ABC Score™ with new business advisor appointment
(Cardiff, 5 September 2025) Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Chen as Advisor to the ABC Score™ initiative, focusing on business strategy.
Kevin is Chief Economist and CIO of Horizon Financial. He serves on the boards of several listed companies, including CurrenC Group and Australian Oilseeds Investments, and is Co-Chair of the New York Finance Forum. He is also a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Member of the Bretton Woods Committee, and Adjunct Associate Professor at New York University and a guest speaker at Harvard University. His earlier career includes senior roles at Crédit Agricole/Amundi and Morgan Stanley. More information on his achievements can be found on the College of Advisors webpage.
Radek Stech, Founder and CEO of Global PSSL and Founder of ABC Score™ said: “Kevin Chen’s global financial leadership and academic engagement will be invaluable as we take the ABC Score™ from concept to implementation. His insight will help ensure the initiative is rigorous and positioned for broad adoption. I am delighted that we now mark a clear direction of travel for the ABC Score™ — one that, alongside strong analytics, will create win-win opportunities as both a fintech transparency tool and an investment proposition.”
Kevin Chen said: “I am delighted to join as an advisor to the ABC Score™. The initiative has the potential to set a new benchmark for transparency and accountability in post-issuance markets, while also opening important opportunities for investors and market participants. I particularly value the opportunity to work with Radek Stech, whose leadership and vision are well-positioned to take this initiative further. I look forward to contributing to its growth and global impact.”
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Contact Information regarding this press release:
Dr Radek Stech: radek.stech@gpssl.org
About Global PSSL
Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) is the fundamental global mechanism for aligning securities lending with transparency and sustainable finance. It has been co-created by Dr Radek Stech, prominent asset owners, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, banks, hedge funds other stakeholders committed to positive change since 2018. Global PSSL has received significant funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, through the Sustainable Finance – Law – Stakeholders (SFLS) Network at Exeter Law School in addition to some financial assistance from some industry stakeholders. The ESRC grant request was designed based on earlier engagement with stakeholders shaping values-based banking, green bonds and sustainable project finance as well as continuous contact, research and discussions with staff from the World Bank (the official partner on the grant). In order to preserve its impartiality, the Global PSSL framework is based within its own independent community interest company.
