ESG Risks in Asset Management

Summary

ESG-related risks are becoming crucial along the whole asset management value chain. In a dynamic regulatory environment, the understanding and mitigation of greenwashing risks when promoting and advising investment products is essential. At the same time identifying and assessing material ESG risks in the actual investment decision making process requires a distinct set skills and expertise regarding sustainable investments.

We will dive into different ESG risks along the asset management value chain that need to be considered when interacting with clients, executing investments or providing services.

Presenters

René Nicolodi is the head of Equities & Themes in Asset Management at Swisscanto Invest by Zürcher Kantonalbank and deputy head of Asset Management. After starting his career at Swiss Bank Corporation and UBS, he held several positions in Investment Bank and Asset Management at Zürcher Kantonalbank prior to his current function.

René represents the Swiss Financial Analysts Association in the ESG Commission of the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and is on the Advisory Board of the Centre for Corporate Responsibility at the University of Zurich.

moderated by János Blum.

Agenda

18:00 Doors open – name tag collection
18:15 Opening and introduction (János Blum)
18:20 Presentation (René Nicolodi)
19:05 Q&A
19:25 Networking drinks (all)
20:30 end

Chapter Event

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