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EDUCATION SESSION #921
ESG: Demystifying Myths About Environmental, Social and Governance Issues
Sustainable investing seeks to drive positive social or environmental impact alongside financial results, allowing investors to accomplish more with their money. How are portfolio managers responding to demands for purpose driven by investors? How do analysts account for and evaluate corporate sustainability activities and board diversity when seeking undervalued securities? Learn how environmental, social and governance considerations (ESG) add to the complexities of asset class selection, portfolio balance and achieving investment performance.
DATE
8 January 2019
TIME
5:30 PM Registration
6:00 PM Event Begins
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Networking reception will follow.
LOCATION
Julius Baer
Bahnhofstrasse 36
Zurich , 8001, Switzerland
PARTICIPANTS
Mirjam Staub-Bisang
BlackRock

Silvia Wegmann
Julius Baer

Georgina Parker
Moderator
Quaero Capital
HOST
Julius Baer
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BIOGRAPHIES
Mirjam Staub-Bisang
Country Head Switzerland, BlackRock

Mirjam has over 20 years’ experience in a variety of senior roles in the asset management and private banking industry. Mirjam co-founded and was formerly the CEO and Managing Partner of Independent Capital Group AG, an investment management firm focusing on sustainable investing based in Zurich. Besides this role, she served as a non-executive director on the boards of several public and private companies. Prior to these roles she held senior positions in asset management and private equity at Commerzbank, Swiss Life and Quadrant in London and Zurich. Mirjam holds a PhD in Law from the University of Zurich and an MBA from INSEAD.

Silvia Wegmann
Global Head Sustainability Mandates, Julius Baer

Silvia Wegmann joined Bank Julius Baer in 2000.

Before joining Bank Julius Baer she worked for five years as a Fund Manager at IST Zurich, an Independent Swiss foundation specializing in pension funds. Prior to that, she was working for five years as an Investment Advisor in the international Team at UBS Zug.

Silvia Wegmann has 23 years of banking experience. She holds an Investment Management Certificate from Harvard Business School, a Management Certificate from St. Gallen University, a Bachelor in Economics, and in Addition is a certified EFFAS Financial Analyst, European Federation of Financial Analysis Society (AZEK).

Georgina Parker
ESG Analyst, Quaero Capital

Georgina Parker is the ESG Analyst at Quaero Capital. After 8 years as a global equity analyst at Bessemer Trust she left for commercial experience, leading growth for a Virgin-branded start-up focused on reducing plastic waste. In 2018 she returned to the investment industry to help engage investors on the opportunities in sustainability, first joining the sustainable investment experts at Conser Invest in Geneva.

In 2014 Georgina co-founded a network for ambitious career women called BroadMinded, currently spanning nearly 1000 women in London and Paris. 

Georgina holds a degree in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA charter holder.
ABOUT
Julius Baer
The leading Swiss private banking group Julius Baer’s origins date back to 1890. And from that time, up until today, the renowned Swiss private banking group has been dedicated to serving and advising¹ sophisticated private clients and family offices from around the world. Our client relationships are built on partnership, continuity and mutual trust.

Today, Julius Baer is the leading Swiss private banking group, with Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. being its principal operating company.

Global presence

Julius Baer is present in all major financial centres. Headquartered in Zurich, we have offices in key locations including Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Monaco, Montevideo, Moscow, Mumbai, Singapore and Tokyo. Welcome to the private banking world of Julius Baer.
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