Events

As more companies focus on the global goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, and embed ESG strategies into their business models, radical innovation and the development of disruptive technologies are at the forefront of sustainable value creation – for stakeholders, investors, consumers and the planet.  Join us as we consider how; the allocation of capital to green assets; investment in recycled products, better resource and energy efficiency; and ethical data management are helping Switzerland’s entrepreneurs to deliver long-term sustainable value.

By beginning to report on ESG metrics, economic development leaders can start to assess and improve their own ESG performance, demonstrating commitment, achievement, and progress by producing ESG metrics in a transparent, timely and accurate way.   Doing this will reflect commitment to the issues that are important to investors and begin to evidence the impact of positive changes to improve ESG performance.

In response to investor and consumer demands for better ESG data, a global greenwashing detection industry is developing, with huge potential in the underlying data infrastructure, analytics, and financial product development of sustainable finance. Spearheading this fast-growth industry is Ireland. Recording now available.

Seminar 2 in the ‘Ireland – Global Hub for Green and Sustainable Finance’ Series, hosted by IDA Ireland.

Ireland’s expertise in the fund, banking, insurance and risk industries coupled with its positioning at the forefront of global sustainability initiatives, provide unique opportunities for asset managers seeking a long-term solution for investor ESG requirements. The first in a series of 3 seminars and post-series white paper, hosted by IDA Ireland. Recording now available.

Navigate the post Brexit EU fund market

• Options for UK managers in the post Brexit EU
• The EU’s changing economic & regulatory environment
• Where to go: Ireland, Luxembourg or elsewhere?
• ManCo & service provider selection advice

Subscribers-only event.

To speak or participate, please contact karena.vaughan@catalina-consulting.com

As ESG factors increasingly feature in location decision-making and in the application process for sustainability-related grants, measuring and reporting on ESG will be key to competitive advantage in economic development. Join us to hear from a panel of experts as they discuss; The growing importance of ESG and sustainability in securing high-value FDI; Building ESG into city and regional propositions.

Check out the recording. White Paper now available. 

‘Avoid financial pitfalls, seize new opportunities and increase profits’. Online learning seminar delivered on behalf of Newable and JP Morgan.

Next seminar, 21st June 2021, 14.00 London. Sign up via ‘Find Out More’ to register interest. Joining details coming soon.

The Forum examines how the EU & UK fund industries will change in the post Brexit era. As well as focusing on industry & regulatory matters it covers the macro-economic & political environment. Recording available.

The lasting effects of 2020 on the retail industry have created a high demand for innovation and technology, opening up new opportunities for retailers and tech providers. This panel discussion, moderated by Karena Vaughan examines trends and opportunities in retailtech. White paper now available.

Annual Dublin seminar, delivered online in 2021. Recording now available.

EU-UK regulatory divergence: ESG. What do different approaches to ESG regulation mean for the UK & Europe? In association with IFI Global. Sponsored by Invest NI.

Recording now available.