Events
Investing for Impact in Developing Countries
Using investments for social and financial gain
Wednesday 16th September 2009 2.30 to 5.00pm
Our next thought-provoking seminar for charity investors will look at the opportunities for investing for impact in developing countries
Our seminar will provide an opportunity for charity investors to learn about some of the innovative ways to make a positive impact in developing countries whilst generating a financial return.
High-profile speakers will discuss how investments can be made responsibly in developing countries – through equity investments and products such as microfinance and immunisation bonds – and why these have attracted the interest of mainstream investors.
The need to diversify and invest globally is an important consideration for investors. Opportunities are now emerging to invest in developing countries and emerging markets in a responsible way.
Given the recent economic downturn and continued uncertainty over market performance, products that offer a guaranteed social return and, in some cases, uncorrelated financial return are an attractive option.
Speakers
Dan Siddy, Director of Delsus Limited, will share his expertise on responsible investment in developing countries and the options for considering environmental social and governance factors in public and private equity investments.
Helena Viñes Fiestas, Policy Adviser at Oxfam, will discuss the latest findings of Oxfam’s Better Returns in a Better World programme and the relevance of poverty alleviation in investment decisions.
Marilou van Golstein Brouwers, Managing Director of Triodos Investment Management BV will explain how microfinance enables investors to support micro entrepreneurs in developing countries, the financial returns that can be produced and how it works in practice at Triodos.
Dr Alan Gillespie, Chair of IFFIm (International Finance Facility for Immunisation), will describe how IFFIm and the World Bank raise funds for GAVI immunisation programmes in 70 developing countries by issuing bonds in the capital markets and outline the opportunities for investors.
Venue
Wellcome Collection Conference Centre
183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
For more information or to book your place at this free event please contact Sam Collin or call 020 7840 5738.
Past Events
Understanding Financial risk - a seminar for trusts and foundations exploring environmental, social and governance risks in investments
Monday 18th May 2009, 3-5pm, London
This seminar explored environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities for trusts and foundations. It looked at the financial relevance of ESG factors and the practical implications for foundation investors.
Speakers included
- Danielle Walker-Palmer, Friends Provident Foundation (chair)
- David Pitt-Watson, Senior Adviser, Hermes Fund Managers
- Rebecca Dixon, Mercer Investment Consulting
- Sam Collin, EIRIS Foundation
Download presentation: An overview of responsible investment -Sam Collin, EIRIS Foundation
Opportunities for Green Investments
Monday 17th November 2008
This seminar explored the opportunities and trends in environmentally responsible investment. The event covered a range of issues including:
- What is the state of company practice on the environment?
- What environmental issues can be considered in investments?
- What are the opportunities for investing in green sectors?
- How does all of this fit with fiduciary duty and the need for good financial performance?
- What are other charity investors doing?
Speakers included:
- Jo Allen, Co-operative Asset Management
- Adrian Cornwall, Impax Asset Management
- Bob Gordon, EIRIS
- Les Jones, Charity trustee and consultant
- Ian Allsop, Charity Finance
Download handouts - a guide to responsible investment
An Introduction to Ethical Investment for Charities
30th June and 10th July 2008
These workshops, held in Birmingham and Manchester provided charity participants with information and resources on ethical investment, what it is, the legal and financial issues, how to develop a policy and how to find ethical investments.
Responsible Investment for Charities
Thursday 27th March 2008
This seminar, organised by the EIRIS/UKSIF Charity Project with Charity Trustee Networks, covered the key issues and opportunities for charities in relation to responsible investment. It included presentations from:
- Charity Commission
- Charity Trustee Networks
- EIRIS /UKSIF Charity Project
- Friends Provident Charitable Foundation
- Rathbone Greenbank Investments
- Tubney Charitable Trust
- UK Social Investment Forum
To download a copy of the key presentations please click here.
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