Events

PRI in Person: French government creates ‘toolbox’ to promote sustainable investing

The writing on the wall is clear for the financial sector – go green or perish, as French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire outline the measures taken to encourage responsible investment and counter “greenwashing” concerns.

French finance minister shares US concerns over Facebook Libra

Speaking at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire voiced his reservations over a private company having the possibility to create a sovereign currency.

Paris Europlace: GPIF head warns against green bond fad

Hiro Mizuno, executive managing director and chief investment officer of GPIF Japan, was a guest at the Paris Europlace International Financial Forum.

Invest Week Paris promotes French capital as lucrative investment destination

The first ever Invest Week Paris, scheduled to take place from 7 to 14 October 2019, will promote the French capital as a vibrant financial centre and a hub for international investors.

German institutional investor conference: ESG governance as a lever of performance

In its first year of existence, the German Institutional Investor Association (BII) attracted almost 130 participants to its 20-21 May conference in Leipzig. Asset News was there.

First German institutional investor conference focuses on climate

Still in its first year of existence, the German Institutional Investor Association (BII) attracted almost 130 participants to its 20-21 May conference in Leipzig. Asset News attended the event.

L’Agefi’s future will play out in Europe

Philippe Mudry, chief executive officer of L'Agefi, outlines the reasons that have led the leading French economic press group to launch Asset News, its new English-language pan-European investment news media.

BII Leipzig: "Investment managers’ margins are likely to drop between now and 2023"

Dr. Carsten Gubelt, partner and managing director at BCG Germany, presented the findings of a study on trends in the asset management industry at a conference in Leipzig on 20 May.