Overview
As stewards of capital, asset managers play a key role in helping to steer capital towards sustainability. Many asset managers are committing to support investing aligned with the target for net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. This webinar will provide insights on what asset managers should know and consider when they plan to align their portfolio with the net-zero target.
Objective
By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Aware of the changing dynamics in the ESG market
- Explore the potential portfolio pathway to net zero
- Know more of the challenges and opportunities to transit towards a net-zero portfolio
Content Highlight
- Why does net zero matter to asset managers?
- Relevant initiatives, frameworks, guidelines and benchmarks
- Ways to transit towards a net-zero portfolio from the perspective of active and passive managers
- Common challenges/pain points and opportunities to transit towards a net-zero portfolio
Who Should Attend
The webinar is primarily targeted at asset managers, fund managers and investment professionals who want to improve the transition toward a net-zero portfolio.
Instructor / Speaker
As the main person in charge of climate and sustainable development in the financial industry, Ms. Ng's and her team comprehensively cover various asset classes, across mainland, Hong Kong and international asset management institutions. She has provided a full range of Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) climate risk disclosure services for a number of Hong Kong and cross-border Type 9 licensed asset management companies, including climate governance structure design, full investment process integration and disclosure of climate risk, and climate risk disclosure. In addition, she has spearheaded multiple ESG due diligence practices for international private equity firms, provided ESG policy consulting and framework design for large investment institutions.
His M&A transactions experience which includes operational and carve-out due diligence, synergy assessment, TSA development, post deal integration and separation provide him with unique experience in strategic considerations for responsible investment and sustainable value creation throughout the investment lifecycle. Prior to joining PwC Deals Advisory, he served 4 years with PwC’s Assurance practice and led financial audits, advisory services for reverse takeover and sustainability audits for listed companies, SOE and conglomerates.
Administrative Details
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