Given Australia now has a bi-partisan commitment to a net zero target by 2050, assessing and reporting the risks of climate change to businesses, and reaching net zero emissions have become key focuses for many industries.
Join the FSC for an in-person launch of the Climate Risk Guidance Note for investment managers where an expert panel will explore how investment funds are thinking through the big issues followed by drinks and networking.
The FSC guidance note Climate Risk Disclosure in Investment Management will help provide baseline expectations for the industry in setting and assessing net zero targets, reporting climate risk and avoiding greenwashing when labelling products that claim to address climate risk.
*Please note the FSC reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if minimum registrants are not reached
YOUR SPEAKERS
Mark Spicer
Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability
KPMG Australia
Mark joined KPMG's Sustainability team in 2006 and he is passionate about the intersection of capital markets and the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of companies. Mark believes that the integration of ESG/Responsible Investing as well as the transparent and robust reporting of ESG performance should lead to improved investment opportunities.
He is the lead author of the Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2021. The report investigates the funds under management and the types of responsible investment approaches adopted by asset managers in Australia and New Zealand.
Liz Hastilow
Managing Director Australia and New Zealand
First Sentier Investors
Liz Hastilow joined First Sentier Investors in 2017 as Global Chief Legal and Risk Officer, was appointed Managing Director Australia and New Zealand in 2020, is a member of the global executive committee and is a director on a number of the First Sentier Investors subsidiary boards.
Prior to First Sentier Investors, Liz was a Co-Practice Area Leader and Partner at global law firm K&L Gates. In that role Liz advised and co-led a global team of investment management partners and lawyers. Before joining K&L Gates, Liz spent 18 years at Henry Davis York, 14 years as a partner and funds management / financial services group leader.
Liz is a Co-Chair of the FSC's Fund Management Board Committee.
Liz holds a BEc, LLB, LLM (University of Sydney), FGIA, and MAICD.
Alison Telfer
Country Head Australia & NZ Asset Management
UBS Asset Management
Alison has over 20 years of experience working in Australian and global asset management. Alison has held a range of roles within the asset management industry spanning product development, strategy, client distribution, legal, compliance, regulatory and government affairs as well as the COO function. Alison was most recently Chief Operating Officer and Head of Public Policy for BlackRock Investment Management Australasia, and is also a member of the Financial Services Council Investment Experts Group. Alison joined BlackRock in 2013 initially as general counsel and head of compliance and was appointed Head of Public Policy in 2016, Chair of the Australian Board in 2019 and COO Australasia in 2020. Reflecting her passion for developing talent and culture, Alison was the Executive Sponsor for BlackRock Women’s Initiative Australasia and for the firm’s Philanthropic Committee. Alison also held seats on BlackRock’s Asia Pacific Stewardship Committee and a number of diversity and mentoring initiatives.
Prior to joining BlackRock, Alison served for 8 years at Challenger, initially as senior legal counsel and later, director of specialized product development and co-investments working with institutional investors.
She holds a BA (communications/LLB).
Dr Stuart Palmer
Head of Ethics Research
Australian Ethical
Stuart evaluates the impacts which companies’ products, services and operations have on people, animals and the environment. He also contributes to our voice for more sustainable business and investment models and practices. Stuart has previously worked with St James Ethics Centre and as a banker and lawyer.
Stuart holds a BA, LLB, MLITT and PHD.
EVENT DETAILS
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
DATE: Wednesday 3 August 2022
TIME: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
VENUE: KPMG Sydney
VENUE: Level 38, Tower 3,
VENUE: 300 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney
COST: Free and member only
REGISTRATION
To register for this event, click the REGISTER button above to email our team. Please include any dietary requirements we may need to be aware of.
Registrations close on Thursday 28 July at 5:00pm. Places are limited so register now to secure your place!
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*Please note the FSC reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if minimum registrants are not reached
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