11:15 - 13:00

Rosali Pretorius (United Kingdom)
Partner - SNR Denton UK LLP

Lauren Kickham Ryder (United Kingdom)
Investment Manager - Ariya Capital

Sustainable Investing in Africa

What options exist to mobilize capital for impact investing in Africa and how big is the opportunity? This discussion will focus on mapping those opportunities and sharing insights gained from Ariya Capital's objective to build the sustainable investment landscape in Africa.

Niclas During (United Kingdom)
ESG Manager - CDC Group plc

ESG Integration in Emerging Markets - CDC's experience

The ESG risks and opportunities an investor faces in emerging markets can differ significantly from those in more developed economies due to regulatory regimes, enforcement capabilities, working conditions and other matters. This presentation will draw on CDC's has more than 60 years of experience from investing in emerging markets. Specific topics and examples will be discussed, looking at legal compliance, downside risk management, upside opportunities, ESG management systems and strategic integration of ESG matters.

Marten Leijon (United States of America)
Chief Executive Officer - MIX

Understanding Microfinance Opportunities and Risks in a Broader Context

Developments in microfinance across the past few years have illustrated how dynamic and complex its risks and opportunities really are. As the industry evolves, any stakeholder with a long-term interest must understand these risks at a more granular level than before -- but also in a broader context, including macroeconomic conditions and the impact of financial services for the poor that go beyond traditional microfinance.