ESG assets surpassed $35 trillion in 2020 up from $30.6 trillion in 2018 and $22.8 trillion in 2016 reaching a third of current total global assets under management, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Association. ESG assets crossing the $35 trillion mark is in-line with BI’s base-case scenario.

Risk plays a central role for investments with a long time horizon. Many empirical studies show the advantages of ESG integration on the risks characteristics of individual asset classes.

· How does regulation emerging across the US, the EU, the UK, and Asia look like? Does it help global asset managers understand the requirements across jurisdictions?

· How do Asset managers across Europe navigate a path through challenges, and build a sustainable business model for a new era of ESG-focused investment?

· Is there a trade-off between growing value for investors and for society?

This event is moderated by Alex G Lee…