As the face of wealth diversifies, and women investors demand more sustainable options, this session explored the increasing importance of gender-smart investing products and advisors. Participants heard from this powerful and fast-growing investor demographic, and learned about innovative models and approaches that are meeting next-gen wealth holder needs and demands.

In this working session Patience Marime-Ball and Ruth Shaber and participants identified barriers to mainstreaming gender lens investing and developed an influence strategy. The experts drew on insights and data unearthed while researching their new book, The XX Edge, written to bring more mainstream actors on board.

How can blended finance support gender equality? What opportunities are there for investors and deal sponsors to use blended finance to promote equal opportunity? Join this expert session for insights on current trends, to understand how SDG 5 is interlinked with other SDGs, and learn about concrete examples of blended finance transactions that address SDG 5.

According to the Knight Foundation, 98.7% of assets under management in the US are managed by white men. Women and diverse fund managers remain under-resourced and underserved. We explored scalable solutions and innovative approaches to cultivate the next tier of underrepresented fund managers and change the face of capital allocation.

According to the Knight Foundation, 98.7% of assets under management in the US are managed by white men. Women and diverse fund managers remain under-resourced and underserved. We explored scalable solutions and innovative approaches to cultivate the next tier of underrepresented fund managers and change the face of capital allocation.