Linklaters Funds ESG Academy 2023
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Linklaters Funds ESG Academy programme for 2023. Designed to offer a deeper understanding of key regulatory areas within the ESG funds space, the Academy provides an opportunity to expand both your professional knowledge and your network.
All events will be held in person at Linklaters' headquarters, One Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8HQ.
February 2023
The Importance of ESG Funds
The Importance of ESG Funds
Thursday 23 February 2023
16:30-18:30 GMT
Julia Vergauwen, Anisha Desor, Monica Wadekar, Amanda Ong
During this session we will provide an overview of ESG fund developments and recent regulatory developments. We welcome you to join us for refreshments at the end of the session.
March 2023
Structuring a Sustainable Fund
Structuring a Sustainable Fund
Tuesday 7 March 2023
09:00-11:00 GMT
Speakers:
Nick Stockdale, Partner & Head of Europe, Infrastructure Debt, QIC
Dillon Anderiesz, Associate Director, Macquarie Asset Management
Akash Mukerji, Manager, Legal, CPP Investments
Join us to hear from your peers (both fund managers and institutional investors), who will provide real life examples including successes and challenges faced.
May 2023
Greenwashing – the causes and solutions
Greenwashing – the causes and solutions
Tuesday 16 May 2023
09:00-11:00 BST
Speakers:
Julia Vergauwen, Rebecca Burton, Claire Rogers & Anisha Desor
The session will review the background to greenwashing, the measures taken by the UK and EU regulators and practical solutions that can be taken to address associated risks.
July 2023
A Day in the Life of an In-house Counsel
A Day in the Life of an In-house Counsel
Tuesday 4 July 2023
09:00-11:00 BST
Speakers:
Industry speakers to be confirmed
We will hear the views of in-house counsel in relation to the practicalities of implementation of ESG funds within their own organisations.
September 2023
Horizon Scanning – what lies ahead
Horizon Scanning – what lies ahead
Thursday 21 September 2023
09:00-11:00 BST
Speakers:
Anisha Desor, Breda Loughnane, Kinnar Patel
With so many ongoing changes within the political and economic environment, what developments can we expect to see over the next 12 months that will impact the market and therefore the creation, management and investment into ESG funds.
November 2023
Funds ESG Academy 2023 Closing Ceremony
Funds ESG Academy 2023 Closing Ceremony