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A Brighter Future for the Giant of Africa? Building the Institutional Investor Base to Finance Sustainable Economic and Financial Transformation in Nigeria (Invite only)
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s most closely watched markets.
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Impactful or Illusory? A Deep Dive into Sustainability Commitments (Invite only)
There's undeniable momentum towards investing responsibly across all asset classes. Amidst the w
ave of claims and commitments, investors are seeking transparency and authenticity to ensure their ESG investments are truly furthering the greater good.
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Unlocking the Potential of New Financing Mechanisms for Accelerating the Energy Transition (Invite only)
Rising global tensions, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, frontline energy poverty for bi
llions of people, and extreme weather effects in real time are forcing a re-set in thinking about how we can accelerate the energy transition to net zero.
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The Future of Conflict in the Age of Rapid Technological Change (Invite only)
Whether it’s Russia’s war on Ukraine, the proliferation of space satellites by private actors, t
he war in the Middle East, or the geopolitical risks of AI-assisted warfare, the issue of defense preparedness has become a prominent concern for political l
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Business and Finance Cooperation between the Middle East and Asia (Invite only)
US-China tensions and geopolitical realignment due to the Russia-Ukraine war are requiring gover
nment leaders and businesses from MEA and Asia to look elsewhere for capital, talent, and business partners.
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Active Investing in an Uncertain World (Invite only)
The rise of passive investing at the expense of active has been a major theme in fund management
for years. With growing geopolitical uncertainty, inflation fears, and persistently high interest rates, volatility seems to be here to stay.
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Sovereign Wealth Funds: Creating Sustainable Finance for Regional Integration and Growth between the Middle East and Africa
In a little over two decades, the number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has grown from 62 in 2
000 to 176 currently.
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Global Capital Markets Advisory Council Roundtable (Invite only)
Representing over $28 trillion in assets under management, the Global Capital Markets Advisory C
ouncil will gather for its annual meeting in the MEA region, an opportunity to exchange ideas and break down silos between investors from pension plans, endo
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Path to Resilience: Navigating ESG Risks in Global Financial Markets
The magnitude of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, like climate change, is prom
pting transformation across all economic and political sectors, including insurance and banking.
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Scaling the Credit Cliff
High-yield collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) issuance reached a six-year high at over $500
billion in 2021 but has since fallen to $70 billion by mid-2023.
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