Abstract:
At the University of Luxembourg Inclusive and Sustainable Finance Research Conference, research and network partners with an interest in inclusive and sustainable finance present current edge research and policy initiatives. Participants include practitioners, policy leaders, and academics with an interest in inclusive and sustainable finance.
Programme
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09.00 – 09.30
Registration
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09.30 – 09.40
Words of Welcome
- ADA: Laura Foschi, CEO
- European Investment Bank: Prof. Dr. Hakan Lucius
- University of Luxembourg: Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche
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09.40 – 10.00
Keynote Speech : Unicef’s Perspective on Sustainable Finance
Sandra Visscher, Directrice I, Executive Director, UNICEF Luxembourg
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10.00 – 11.15
Financing the Transition (with Q&A)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Hakan Lucius
Discussants:
- Financing the transition: challenges and opportunities, Prof. Dr. Hakan Lucius, Head of Corporate Sustainability, European Investment Bank
- Social Preferences and Corporate Investment Decisions, Prof. Dr. Michael Halling, Chair in Sustainable Finance, University of Luxembourg
- Fundamentals and Legal Challenges of Blended Finance, Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche & Pedro Vilanculo, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
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11.15 – 11.50
Coffee break
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11.50 – 13.00
Classification of Sustainable Conduct (with Q&A)
Chair: Dr. Julia Sinnig, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
Discussants:
- Classification Systems for Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises, Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
- Legal Developments relating to Green Washing, Dr. Marco Bodellini, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
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13.00 – 14.00
Lunch break
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14.00 – 14.45
Inclusive Green Finance (with Q&A)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
Discussants:
- Inclusive Green Finance – Progress and Challenges, Johanna Nyman, Head, Inclusive Green Finance, Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), online presentation
- Implementing Inclusive Green Finance in the Private Sector – A Progress Report, Mathilde Bauwin, ADA
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14.45 – 15.30
Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability (Q&A)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Francois Koulischer, Chair in Sustainable Finance, University of Luxembourg
Discussants:
- African finance at a crossroads in times of uncertainty, Colin Bermingham, Senior Economist, European Investment Bank
- Impact of Financial Inclusion on Financial Stability – A Literature Overview, Dr. Julia Sinnig & Marian Unterstell, University of Luxembourg
- Impact of Financial Inclusion on Financial Stability: Data Challenges & Empirical Assessments, Prof. Dr. Michael Halling & Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche, LL.M., University of Luxembourg
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15.30 – 15.50
Coffee break
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15.50 – 16.40
Sustainability Reporting (with Q&A)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
Discussants:
- Datafication of Sustainable Finance: a Regulatory Perspective, Marian Unterstell, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
- Datafication of Sustainability Reporting, Jean Hilger, Finnovation Hub, SnT, University of Luxembourg
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16.40 – 17.00
Closing Keynote: Sustainability Reporting – Policy Initiatives and Standard Setting Challenges
Jens Berger, Vice Chair EFRAG Financial Reporting Technical Experts Group, Head of IFRS and Corporate Reporting Centre of Excellence, Partner Deloitte (Germany)
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17.00
End of Conference
Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche, ADA Chair in Financial Law (inclusive finance), University of Luxembourg
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