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As a financial advisor, staying ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced investment landscape is crucial for delivering the best value to my clients. That’s why I’m excited to be attending the Cogence Summit 2024 tomorrow, where industry leaders like Larry Fink (CEO of BlackRock), Adrian Gore (Founder of Discovery), and Kenny Rabson (CEO of Discovery Invest) will share insights on the future of investments, global economic trends, and strategies to navigate longevity and shifting geopolitical climates. Events like these are more than just learning opportunities—they equip me with the latest thinking, tools, and strategies to guide my clients through the ever-evolving world of finance. From addressing the longevity conundrum to leveraging innovative technology, the knowledge gained here will be directly translated into my clients’ portfolios, ensuring they remain positioned for growth and security. I’m looking forward to sharing key takeaways from the Summit and implementing them to help my clients make smarter financial decisions, especially in this dynamic economic environment. #CogenceSummit2024 #FinancialAdvisory #Investments #ClientGrowth #Leadership

🌟Gain insights from 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 and stay ahead in the digital era by exploring the cutting-edge transformative solutions presented at 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒈𝒚𝒑𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕.📊 Network with professionals and innovators committed to driving Egypt’s economy forward.🤝 #EBSS2024 #CreativeEconomy #KnowledgeEconomy #Innovation #Business #businessgrowth #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth #Forum2024 #Egypt #EgyptBusinessSummit #CreativeEconomy #KnowledgeEconomy

An interesting read: My colleague Julie Hood just recently shared our Institutional Investor Report. It shows: As Europe's economy recovers, we're entering an exciting new phase of dealmaking. Institutional investors are now sending a clear message to investee companies to focus especially on three things: 1. long-term revenue, 2. digital transformation, 3. and a commitment to sustainability.   What's important: These three points will only work out together. Three-fifths of European Institutional Investors continue to prioritize #sustainability in their investment portfolios, with the majority indicating that it has become even more important. At the same time, 70% of them agree that technology and #AI hold the answers to many of the key sustainability challenges. If you want a deep-dive on what’s challenging, what’s a priority and why investors in Europe anticipate an uplift in #mergersandacquisitions in 2024, take a closer look at the report.   #BetterWorkingWorld #CEOs

As the exclusive distribution partner of abrdn in Australia, we are excited to be hosting Nick Robinson this week! Nick, abrdn's Deputy Head of Emerging Markets and portfolio manager for the abrdn Sustainable Emerging Opportunities Fund, also sat down with ausbiz yesterday to discuss the current state of the business market, particularly in emerging markets.   📣Don't miss out on more of Nick's expert insights! Join us tomorrow at 11 AM for his live webinar. This is your last chance to register—secure your spot now via the link below. 🔗👇   Interested to find out more? Head to ausbiz for the full video.   #EmergingMarkets #SGHiscock #abrdn #GlobalEconomy #InvestmentInsights #Webinar

There are few organisations I respect more than Ethex. They help community-owned & other social + impact enterprises access finance. They are themselves a non-profit, with purpose fully locked-in. And they're savvy and practical. They do the hard work of actually channelling finance where it otherwise wouldn't go, all while fostering a narrative shift in the deep design of business & finance. It's a privilege to help them celebrate 10 years of impact. They are the real deal. Oxford-based friends, do join us tomorrow night! #SocialEnterprise #SocialFinance #DoughnutBiz #DoughnutEconomics

Next week I'll be joining the first edition of the #BeneluxClimateTechSummit which will bring together key players in the 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘂𝘅 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 and drive important discussions and networking opportunities. With over 200 climate tech founders, C-level executives, and investors, it will focus on fostering collaboration and scaling investment in climate solutions. It promises to be a pivotal event for the local ecosystem. I am honoured to join panel discussion: Money Meets Mission. Unlocking capital for climate tech solutions alongside industry leaders Bruno Vanderschueren (Junction Growth Investors), Julia Padberg (SET Ventures), Ali Najafbagy (4impact capital), and Frank Verbeek (Improved). We will dive into what is needed to attract more capital for critical climate tech solutions and how to bridge the gap between investors’ expectations and founders' mission-driven goals. I look forward to meeting inspiring entrepreneurs and investors, all working towards driving systemic change and transition to a low carbon future. Thank you Gideon van Kleij for your leadership in organising this event. https://lnkd.in/eXXqVAZf #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Investment #Collaboration #ImpactInvesting

On being a compassionate and progressive woman, in 1996 Trillium Asset Management founder Joan Bavaria allegedly shared, "It is hard to be a fighting woman. It is hard, lonely, isolating, and terrifying. And to be a compassionate, progressive woman is sheer hell." This week at the US SIF FORUM, her words rang clear as the Joan Bavaria Award was presented to three impactful leaders working to transform the capital markets. #FORUM2024 #InclusiveInvesting #SustainableInvesting #WhoControlsCapitalMatters

Our co-Founder and co-CEO Michele Giddens joined Mark Berryman, Dr. Katharina Sommerrock, Andreas Nilsson and Heike Schmitz at yesterday’s PEI Impact Investor Global Summit, to debate the motion: “The impact label provides a fundraising advantage in the current market.”   In the last two decades, Bridges has seen a revolution in the way investors think about impact – not least because this kind of investing is becoming increasingly aligned with some of the biggest global #macrotrends.   The global challenges we face are immense, but so too are the #opportunities. So it was perhaps not surprising that the audience voted in favour at the end of the session.   #ImpactInvestorGlobalSummit #IISG2024 | PEI | Boris Petrovic

Is the impact label an advantage or a disadvantage in fundraising? A controversial question indeed which does not lend itself to easy answers. We gave it a try during the New Private Markets Impact Investor Global Summit in May 2024 in an Oxford style debate between Michele Giddens, Mark Berryman, Andreas Nilsson and Dr. Katharina Sommerrock. Please see below for a short overview of the debate and the arguments exchanged. Noting that this is definitely not the end of the discussion - outside of an "impact label" we need to find a way to make the topic more accessible for investors, policymakers and the general public! #impactinvesting #labels #sustainableinvesting https://lnkd.in/eUrpMD2K

The 2024 On Think Tanks Survey is here! 📍 If your organisation is registered on the Open Think Tank Directory (OTTD), look out for an email with your unique survey link. ✉️ If you’re not registered on the OTTD and would like to participate, email us at ottd@onthinktanks.org About the survey: Think tanks play an essential role in supporting positive change locally and globally. Yet, for many think tanks around the world it is getting harder to operate. This annual survey captures a snapshot of think tank operations and the contexts in which they work. Insights inform the annual state of the sector report, helping foster dialogue between think tank leaders, funders and evidence users about how best to support the sector. Our vision is a more transparent, informed and connected sector. If you share this vision, take the On Think Tanks Sector Survey 2024 to be counted. Let's drive the sector forward! https://lnkd.in/gCjZSKc8 #ThinkTanks #ThinkTanksMatter #ThinkTankSector