- To address urgent issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, as well as to improve education quality and enhance health and well-being, impact investing has become a vital force driving social, environmental, and financial progress. In Asia, impact investing remains in its early stages. As an international financial hub, Hong Kong offers fertile ground for impact investing. Strengthening cooperation in impact investment between Hong Kong, mainland China, and ASEAN countries is crucial for unlocking its potential and effectively bridging capital with the real economy.
"Caixin Asia Roundtable: Impact Investing in Asia – Unlocking Potential Through Collaboration" aims to bring together industry thought leaders, experts, and investors to explore the opportunities in Asia’s impact investment market. The roundtable will discuss ways for different markets and stakeholders to engage in impact investing, pathways for collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China, the development of industry standards, and the improvement of infrastructure and connectivity. This will contribute to advancing regional cooperation in impact investing and inject new momentum into Asia's sustainable economic development.
Speakers
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Bei Duoguang Chair of Executive Council, International Forum for China Impact Investing (IFCII)
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Roy Swan Director, Mission Related Investment, Ford Foundation
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Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen CEO, GSG Impact
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Zhao Xiaolei Head, UNIDO ITPO Shanghai
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Leong Cheung Chief Strategy Officer, the Exchange Fund Investment Office at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
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David Ngai Managing Director, Global Markets, State Street Bank and Trust Company
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Li Zengxin Deputy General Manager, Caixin Global
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Agenda
- Jan. 6th
18:00-18:30
- Registration and Opening Remarks
Li Zengxin, Deputy General Manager, Caixin Global
18:30-19:00
- Keynote Address
Tentative Speakers:
• Bei Duoguang, Chair of Executive Council, International Forum for China Impact Investing (IFCII)
• Roy Swan, Director, Mission Related Investment, Ford Foundation
• Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen, CEO, GSG Impact
19:00-19:30
- Speacial Address
Tentative Speakers:
• Zhao Xiaolei, Head, UNIDO ITPO Shanghai
• Leong Cheung, Chief Strategy Officer, the Exchange Fund Investment Office at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
• David Ngai, Managing Director, Global Markets, State Street Bank and Trust Company
19:30-20:30
- Table Discussion
Table A: Geopolitical Tensions and Impact Investing in Asia
- How might the return of Donald Trump affect geopolitical stability in Asia, and what impact will this have on cross-border investments in the region?
- In the face of heightened Sino-US tensions, how can impact investors protect their portfolios and continue to drive positive change in Asia’s emerging markets?
Table B: Green Fintech as Catalysts for Impact Investing in Asia
- How can fintech innovations enhance the scalability and impact measurement of sustainable investments in Asia?
- What role do green technologies play in accelerating the transition to low-carbon economies in Asia, and how can investors capitalize on this?
Table C: Innovation in Achieving SDGs: The Role of Technology and Partnerships
- What innovative approaches or technologies is your company using to address SDG challenges such as climate change or inequality?
- How do partnerships with governments, NGOs, or other businesses amplify your efforts toward achieving SDGs?
20:30
- Closing Remarks, Networking
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