FINANCING THE TRANSITION : UNCOVERING HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES IN PRIVATE MARKET
Presented by MSCI
3:45 - 4:45 pm
In the realm of sustainable finance, private markets have emerged as promising arenas for catalyzing impactful change while promoting economic growth. This trend highlights the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders—public and private sectors, financial institutions, and civil society organizations—to expedite the adoption of sustainable finance practices. How can stakeholders identify and capitalize on overlooked opportunities within private markets? What distinct challenges and prospects do private markets offer in the pursuit of financing the transition to a sustainable economy? In what ways can innovative financing tools, such as blended finance and impact investing, be leveraged to fully harness the potential of private markets in driving the transition towards sustainability?
PANEL
Pratima Divgi, Head of Capital Markets, North America, Carbon Disclosure Project
Stéphanie Lachance, Partner & Chief of Sustainable Investment, Fiera Comox
Walter Viguiliouk, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance, Private Markets, Manulife Investment Management
Abdulla Zaid, Vice President, MSCI Research, MSCI
MODERATOR
Hadiza Djataou, VP, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income Team, Mackenzie Investments
