Join us for an inspiring and insightful keynote session that brings together successful women and allies in the investment industry. This engaging conversation explores their journeys, challenges, and key learnings as they built dynamic careers.
Key focus areas:
- The road to success – personal and skills development
- The importance of mentorship, sponsorship and coaching – it worked for me
- Inclusive leadership – how to crack it
- Lived experience – me and my impostor syndrome
- Work-live balance: is it possible to have it all?
Hacking new and creative options for delivering better investment results
An open conversation with leading voices in the industry and delegates to address how to futureproof the sector by mobilizing inclusive investment strategies and metrics.
Join industry experts in this open forum to challenge the status quo on business developments impacting the sector today, including:
- Accountability and measurement – the progress in reporting, measuring, transparency and benchmarking diversity and inclusion
- Mobilizing allocators and managers for inclusive investment
- Plugging the funding gap for women-led investment firms and people of color
- Collaboration and learning – innovations breed success but is not achieved working in silos
With increasing regulation, inconsistent reporting, and political polarization, understanding the true meaning of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for investors can be complex.
This session brings together experts to address the misinformation, define industry standards, and explore best practices for effective ESG management.
Key focus areas:
- Why is ESG so Confusing? The session addresses the inconsistent reporting standards, lack of clarity on ESG metrics, and transparency issues in ESG investment products
- Resisting the Pushbacks: How to effectively mitigate pushbacks on ESG, engage with sceptics, communicate the value of ESG, and address concerns regarding ESG metrics and reporting
- Political Polarization: How the politically charged nature of ESG in the United States is hampering progress in well-meaning institutions
Explore the changing landscape of the investment sector and the need for investment professionals to adapt and thrive in this evolving environment.
The panel discussion will examine the impact of various factors, such as job roles, skills, career aspirations, technology, business culture, and remote work policies, on shaping the characteristics of future investment professionals.
Key focus areas:
- Adapting to the evolving nature of asset management
- Understanding the impact of emerging tech (AI, Blockchain etc) on all stakeholders
- Bridging the skills gaps faced by investment professionals
- Creating effective teams, training programs, and learning platforms
- Attracting and retaining talented industry professionals