Finance is rapidly evolving, with impact investing moving from a niche interest to a central strategy. Investors now ask what kind of societal impact is most urgent—whether it's accelerating the energy transition, boosting Europe’s security and resilience, or tackling inequality—and whether this should come at the expense of financial returns.
This event examines how pursuing impact can align with risk and return objectives in today’s context of economic competitiveness and geopolitical challenges. We’ll discuss strategies like impact and sustainable investing, ways to scale them, and concerns about 'impact washing.' The role of government regulation versus market-driven approaches will also be considered.
Join this conference to see how various financial actors are integrating impact into their investment policies and leveraging private capital for a greener, more inclusive Belgian economy.
Keynote:
Steven Serneels, Co-founder and Chairman, Impact Finance Belgium
Moderator:
Celine Vaessen, Chief Investment Officer, SFPIM
Panelists:
Wim Vermeir, Chief Investment Officer, AG Insurance and Ageas
Yonca Braeckman, Founder and CEO, Impact Shakers
Wim Van Hyfte, Head of ESG Investmentsand Research, Candriam