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Panel: Financial Inclusion - Investment in Prosperous and Resilient Societies Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Building Bridges Summit 2024 in Geneva, where global leaders gathered to discuss the pivotal role of financial inclusion in fostering sustainable development. A study in Mexico shows that a 10% increase in financial inclusion led to a 7% increase in jobs and a 3% increase in GDP contribution. Key Takeaways: Inclusive Finacial Systems - The necessity of creating inclusive financial systems that support sustainable development. - The importance of innovative financial instruments and partnerships to mobilize capital for underserved communities. Digital Financial Services - Leveraging technology to provide affordable and accessible digital financial services to marginalized populations. - Strategies to open access to finance for poor and vulnerable populations. - The role of digital financial services and sustainable finance in addressing climate change and promoting economic activity. Impact Investing - Generating positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. - Integrating impact considerations into investment decisions. Natural Capital - Incorporating natural capital into financial portfolios. - Emphasizing the need to value and protect natural resources as part of sustainable investment strategies. Insights from James Mwangi, Group CEO of Equity Bank Limited - Regulation: Identified as a barrier to access to finance. - Financial Literacy: The need for capacity to understand technical products. - Unorthodox Methods: Use of agents and a philanthropic mindset to unlock hard-to-reach segments. - Education and Health: Key constraints, with a noted correlation between health and defaults. The summit underscored the critical role of financial inclusion in building resilient societies and highlighted the need for collaborative efforts to achieve sustainable development goals. Brent Malahay #BuildingBridges2024 #FinancialInclusion #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactInvesting #NatureFinance

🌍 How can we mobilize capital to build a just, resilient, and sustainable future? We are thrilled to announce our participation in the Building Bridges 2024 Summit, a premier platform tackling our most critical global challenges. The Building Bridges Summit will convene expert-led discussions to address our most critical and pressing global challenges. The discussions will explore the twin climate and nature crises, widening social inequalities and how to mobilize capital in unprecedented amounts to build a just, resilient, and sustainable future. Our Executive Director and Co-Founder, Delilah Rothenberg, will share insights as a speaker on the panel "Financial Inclusion – Investment in Prosperous and Resilient Societies", alongside these panelists: Ivo Germann - Head - Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate - SECO Economic Cooperation and Development   James Mwangi – CEO, Equity Group Holdings Mia Seppo - Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection - International Labour Organization Jorge Rubio Nava – Global Head of Social Finance - Citi  Jean Pesme - Global Director, Finance - Finance, Competitiveness & Investment (FCI) Global Practice - The World Bank 📅 Date: December 9 at 17:15 hrs CET / 11:15 hrs EST 📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland (by invitation only), and virtually via Livestream on the Building Bridges YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/egxwEXjY  Join us for expert-led discussions and solutions to advance capital flows that prioritize people and the planet. Together, we can build systems that serve everyone. You can find more information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eWvRKjwJ  #BuildingBridges2024 #SustainableFinance #FinancialInclusion #JustTransition #PredistributionInitiative 

As challenges like climate change and social inequality grow more urgent, we believe in the power of markets to drive real, systemic change. At Sonen Capital, we’re proud to be a #BCorp because it’s not just about investing responsibly, it’s about being a responsible business too. From due diligence to reporting, impact measurement is an essential component of our rigorous investment process. In a similar way, the B Corp certification and scoring process is an important tool to understand how we operate as a business. Moreover, it’s a tool for intentional progress, showing us where we stand and providing insights as to how we can improve. Afterall, business can only be a force for good if we commit to making it so. “One of Sonen’s guiding beliefs is that capital markets are potent tools for meaningful and durable social and environmental change. We invest in companies that are at the forefront of building a sustainable economy, which includes not only goods and services, but business practices that support sustainability itself. This includes worker welfare, environmentally sound policies, and governance that reflects inclusivity and transparency. The B Corp certification process not only helps guide our own business practices, it also helps us identify and evaluate the attributes most important in our own investing.” — Will Morgan, Head of Impact Strategy at Sonen Capital Read B Lab's article here: https://lnkd.in/gKKbuceg Learn more about our B Corp score here: https://lnkd.in/g8WFrQ_j #ImpactInvesting

Marie-Therese Johnson, Head of the Unit, has joined industry leaders in a key discussion on the evolution, latest trends, and programme advancements in the Citizenship by Investment industry. This panel discussion took place at Global Citizen Week in Miami. More details to follow soon. IMI Outbound Investment #InvestmentOpportunities #GlobalCitizenWeek #GCW #Miami2024 #OutboundSummit #Dominica #CitizenshipbyInvestment

Last week I was speaking at the The Founders Peak at Point Zero Forumin Zurich. This is my point in creating the female investment, angel and fintech ecosystem, shesinvesting" is to leapfrog us women into the investment world, leaving out all the painful linear advancement path, as we need to get #impact #investors fast. We therefore orchestrate the ecosystem for you to ensure you know where to start investing. The investment do-it-yourself-model might work for those that have some experience the ones that want to have a long term strategy come to us. What really makes the difference in #innovation and takes you out of #linear#thinking is the quality to surrender.Surrender is very different from giving up, surrender is what surfers use when riding the waves. They need to be present, flexible, antifragile. Surrender means to ride the waves no matter how rough they are. It is about being in-formation all the time and make creativity your ally. use the unpredictable as your ally. The Greeks had two words: linear time Chronos, whih is good at planning, but not apt for crisis, times of change, management of structural #disruption and new emerging trends. The non-linear time and the presence in the moment where all awareness and understanding comes together, all idea creating happens is called KAIROS. KAIROS invites innovation, preparedness, creativity and the willingness to depart from the status quo.KAIROS is something we need in investing. Therefore I invite all women to our growing community, ecosystem and platform to talk about investing and fintech and not just talk, but walk the talk. Investing isa commitment, it is binary, you either invest or you dont. Putting money where your mouth is, is paramount. Even if you have not yet invested, start likea surfer with the smaller waves, but do start. Only we women can change the world by creating positive impact through investing. We have the entire ecosystem on board. We are the orchestrator. Join in! This years Point Zero Forum has been an incredible gathering of 2,000 central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and investors. Over three days, we talked about policy, finance, and technology roadmaps, and explored latest innovations shaping our financial ecosystems. For me, this was more than just an opportunity to speak; it was a chance to connect with other passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. It's about fostering strategic dialogues and strengthening collaborations between the public and private sectors. I am honored to be part of this gathering, not just to share my insights but to learn from the brilliant founders who were with me on stage.

Last week I was speaking at the The Founders Peak at Point Zero Forumin Zurich. This is my point in creating the female investment, angel and fintech ecosystem, shesinvesting" is to leapfrog us women into the investment world, leaving out all the painful linear advancement path, as we need to get #impact #investors fast. We therefore orchestrate the ecosystem for you to ensure you know where to start investing. The investment do-it-yourself-model might work for those that have some experience the ones that want to have a long term strategy come to us. What really makes the difference in #innovation and takes you out of #linear#thinking is the quality to surrender.Surrender is very different from giving up, surrender is what surfers use when riding the waves. They need to be present, flexible, antifragile. Surrender means to ride the waves no matter how rough they are. It is about being in-formation all the time and make creativity your ally. use the unpredictable as your ally. The Greeks had two words: linear time Chronos, whih is good at planning, but not apt for crisis, times of change, management of structural #disruption and new emerging trends. The non-linear time and the presence in the moment where all awareness and understanding comes together, all idea creating happens is called KAIROS. KAIROS invites innovation, preparedness, creativity and the willingness to depart from the status quo.KAIROS is something we need in investing. Therefore I invite all women to our growing community, ecosystem and platform to talk about investing and fintech and not just talk, but walk the talk. Investing isa commitment, it is binary, you either invest or you dont. Putting money where your mouth is, is paramount. Even if you have not yet invested, start likea surfer with the smaller waves, but do start. Only we women can change the world by creating positive impact through investing. We have the entire ecosystem on board. We are the orchestrator. Join in! This years Point Zero Forum has been an incredible gathering of 2,000 central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and investors. Over three days, we talked about policy, finance, and technology roadmaps, and explored latest innovations shaping our financial ecosystems. For me, this was more than just an opportunity to speak; it was a chance to connect with other passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. It's about fostering strategic dialogues and strengthening collaborations between the public and private sectors. I am honored to be part of this gathering, not just to share my insights but to learn from the brilliant founders who were with me on stage.

Navigating Global Investment Challenges: UNCTAD's Call for Equitable Development Strategies https://lnkd.in/gGGV6ekZ #UNCTAD #GlobalEconomy #GlobalTrade #InvestmentTrends #GlobalInvestmentChallenges

It’s not about financing the economy as it is but as we want it to be. #WomensForum2024 It was pleasure to participate to the Women's Forum for the Economy & Society at la Maison de la Chimie in Paris yesterday! Thank you Nicole Sautter, Julia Maris, Philippe Zaouati and Leila Toplic for this great discussion onstage about how to reconcile the way we do #business with the current environmental reality. From my perspective, finance must adopt a long-term approach over short-term profits. The future is obviously not fossil fuels or carbon-emitter businesses, even if they can generate profits right now. #Finance is all about preparing the future, supporting investments and businesses that will be the pillars of the global economy in the next few years. In the one hand, this requires divesting from “brown” businesses that cannot transition and invest massively in “green” ones, and, in the other hand, the role of financial institutions is to support all the sectors of the economy in their transition. That’s what we have been doing at BNP Paribas for many years: we are reducing our financing to fossil fuel, aiming a 90-10% ratio in our energy financing in favor of low-carbon energies by 2030 and we deploy a €200Bn envelope to support our clients in their #transition. BNP Paribas seeks to inspire other financial institutions to join in these efforts, as working in coalitions is the key to manage the ecological transition.

The AVPN Global Conference 2024 is just a few days away and we're so thrilled to welcome you to a power packed session on "Impact Investing for Financial Inclusion in Asia: Driving Ethical and Responsible Finance" at the Impact Investing Day at the AVPN Global Conference. Financial inclusion is not just about access to finance; it's about empowering individuals and communities to thrive economically. Join us as we delve into the intersection of impact investing and financial inclusion, exploring how it can drive socioeconomic development across the region.   At this session, we'll: 1. Learn how impact investing can democratize access to finance and promote ethical financial services. 2. Discover strategies to design successful initiatives leveraging fintech and digital tools. 3. Explore real-world case examples showcasing the power of impact investment in expanding access to affordable financial products. For delegates attending the Conference, book your slot to this session via the AVPN Events App. Advocate the movement of social investors driving impact by joining the wait-list here: https://lnkd.in/dbkVBiaR Geraldine Hand, The Global Impact Investing Network Shuyin Tang, Beacon Fund Emre Karabekirogullari, Sarona Asset Management Kate Rogers, Schroders Geoffrey Tan, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation AVPN Pepper Noa Lim, RPm, MA (cand.) #AVPN2024 #OneAsiaOneFuture #socialimpact #socialinvestment #impactinvesting

Joining forces with Barings today, we’re hosting an exclusive roundtable session for GPs and LPs on the opening of the Responsible Investment Forum Europe 2024. We’ll be discussing how GPs and portfolio companies can lower their cost of capital through strong ESG performance, making sustainability directly count in the financial equation. This working group session is a unique opportunity for GPs and LPs to exchange insights on how ESG-linked debt can unlock capital efficiency and drive value creation. 🗓️ November 20, 2024 🕟 16.50 GMT Key takeaways from the session: 🔑 Best practices for integrating ESG-linked debt into investment strategies 🔑 Key risks to avoid when implementing ESG-linked debt, with practical insights on mitigating those risks 🔑 How GPs and LPs can collaborate effectively with portfolio companies to ensure long-term value creation through sustainable finance Participants: • Daan Schipper, Senior Director, Northern Europe, Holtara • Alessandro Casoli, Head of Advisory & Deputy Head of Holtara UK, Holtara • James Woolley, Consultant, Holtara • Caitlin Thompson-Geering, Director Portfolio Monitoring, Barings Looking forward to connecting with attendees at the forum! #RIFEurope2024 #PrivateEquity #ESGLinkedDebt #SustainableFinance #ValueCreation #Barings #ResponsibleInvestment | Belinda Marks | Finn Arbuckle