ESG developments for Fund Directors 

Description 

The training is part of the Fund Governance Masterclass, a certification programme with the below topics:

• Module 1 - Funds & IFMs: Governance fundamentals
• Module 2 - Portfolio management 
• Module 3 - Risk management
• Module 4 - Fund Administration, Depositary and Valuation
• Module 5 - AML/CFT: key considerations for the Fund Industry
• Module 6 - The role of the auditor
• Module 7 - Marketing, distribution and transfer agency
• Module 8 - ESG developments for Fund Directors
• Module 9 - Technology challenges for Fund Directors
• Module 10 - Fund Governance in Practice

ESG governance is currently a key focus area for Fund stakeholders. This module introduces the fundamentals of ESG investing and ESG governance frameworks. It explores the regulations and standards driving ESG investments and reporting to stakeholders. It covers the questions investment fund and investment fund manager directors should be asking and future developments that will impact the ESG arena. It includes an industry practitioner testimonial.