Responsible Asset Owners – Europe24

Date:
November 27th, 2024

Location:
Hosted by Pinsent Masons, 30 Crown Pl, Earl St, London

#RAOEurope24

The responsibility to deliver returns against a background of regulation, geopolitical uncertainty and the threat of cyber security means that innovative thinking is no longer desirable but essential.

Large scale Fund Owners have long since recognised that identifying the right vehicles for investment alone is not the most effective way to deliver better returns. In fact, it takes their focus away from improving portfolios.

Collaboration is the key to unlocking both opportunities and growth, leaving them free to focus on their overarching fiduciary duty of delivering returns to their stakeholders. RAO events support those goals by building connections through networking, lively panel discussions on key topics, 1:1 meetings and intimate round table conversations.

“From time immemorial, there have been many events for large scale Investors actively seeking returns but few offer the level of access and connections to key decision makers that RAO conferences do.”

Join us in London on November 27th in London for another day of insightful discussions, valuable connections, and exploration of future opportunities within responsible investing.

Topics on the table…..

  • Food Supply Chain….How do you like those eggs: geopolitical conflicts, demand for transparency, price hikes, climate change adaption.

  • The kickback against ESG…How do you define ESG? How do you meet the performance objectives? There are also the classic investment management constraints in terms of volatility. How much downside risk are you willing to take?

  • Stewardship & Governance…..Accountability, Capability & Responsiveness. A Regulators dream or Portfolio’s Managers nightmare? The buck stops……where?

  • Climate Change….How can we quickly move a trillion dollars for green investments and is there the will to do so?

  • Is Gold Still King…’Safe Haven’ myth or market marvel? Unveiling the power (and pitfalls) of ‘safe havens’ in uncertain times. Balancing risk and reward in a Volatile Market.

  • Energy & Water…both systems are interdependent. We cannot assume the future is like the past in terms of climate, technology, and the evolving decision landscape. But who is shaping the future?

  • AI & Technology…Funding for AI startups is tougher and the seed stage takes longer because the risk is greater but once AI works, it is hard to replace. What happens next to humans?

  • REITs: The New Gold Rush? Separating hype from reality - diversify portfolios to maximize profits: A deep dive into REITs

  • From Risk to Return: Redefining value in a world facing biodiversity loss exploring the financial landscape of biodiversity opportunities & challenges.

  • Investing for Impact: How Sustainable Bonds can drive positive change: Sustainable bonds have helped finance large-scale solar, wind, and geothermal energy projects around the world.

  • The Unknown Soldier: How unpredicted Regulatory changes can cripple your competitive edge. Navigating the Regulatory Labyrinth Before It's Too Late

  • Clash of the Climate Titans: Can carbon taxes knock out carbon credits in the fight for Net Zero? Are carbon taxes or credits a sure bet on climate action?

  • Closing the Loop, Opening Profits: How circular investments drive sustainable growth beyond waste, beyond linear. Unveiling the investment potential of the circular economy.

  • Unlocking Untapped Potential: Strategies for success in Alternative Investments. A panel discussion with financial leaders looking at the landscape for Alternative Investments.

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Want to see what you missed last year?

Get a taste of the insightful discussions and engaging atmosphere at RAO Europe by checking out the highlights from our 2023 event.

This year's program promises to build on that success, bringing you even more cutting-edge ideas and valuable connections.