This event is dedicated to discussing major policy and regulatory developments that affect the global finance and investments industry. Our aim is to analyse these changes through the lenses of business conduct and professionalism, which together constitute the cornerstone of the mission of CFA Institute.

You will hear keynotes from Erkki Liikanen, Chair, IFRS Foundation Trustees, Paul Andrews, Managing Director of Research, Advocacy and Standards, CFA Institute. Speakers include  Cathie Armour, Commissioner, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Laura van Geest, Chair, Executive Board, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Marcelo Barbosa, Chair, Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), Allison Herren Lee, Commissioner, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and many more.

DAY 1: ESG and Sustainability

Opening Remarks and Introduction
Sandy Peters, CFA, CPA,Senior Head, Global Financial Reporting Advocacy, CFA Institute

Keynote Speech
Erkki Liikanen, Chair, IFRS Foundation Trustees

Panel: ESG and Sustainability Disclosure: An Investor and Regulator Dialogue
-Rients Abma, Executive Director, Eumedion
-Marcelo Barbosa, Chairman, Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM)
-John Berrigan, Director-General, Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, European Commission
-Janine Guillot, CEO, Value Reporting Foundation
-John Streur, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calvert Research and Management
Moderator: Sandy Peters, CFA, CPA, Senior Head, Global Financial Reporting Advocacy, CFA Institute

Q&A / Closing Remarks
Sandy Peters, CFA, CPA, Senior Head, Global Financial Reporting Advocacy, CFA Institute

DAY 2: Business Conduct in COVID Times

Opening Remarks and Introduction
Olivier Fines, CFA, Head Advocacy and Policy Research, EMEA, CFA Institute

Keynote Speech
Paul P. Andrews, Managing Director, Research, Advocacy & Standards, CFA Institute

Panel: Business Conduct in COVID Times - How is a crisis like COVID-19 forcing regulators to take position in favour of investor protection and market integrity?
-Cathie Armour, Commissioner, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
-Allison Herren Lee, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
-Rui Pinto, Member, Board of the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM)
-Laura van Geest, Chair, Executive Board of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)
Moderator: Josina Kamerling, Head, Regulatory Outreach EMEA, CFA Institute

- The COVID pandemic crisis is a challenge for regulators. What is the right level of support? Should regulation be strengthened or softened?
- Investor protection is key as markets move online. How can regulators be ahead of the curve?
- What are issues to watch? Gamification and SPACS new developments
- Can good business conduct be supported by policy and regulation?

Q&A / Closing Remarks
Josina Kamerling, Head, Regulatory Outreach EMEA, CFA Institute