Changing the world through investing
Towards a Sustainable Future series

Changing the world through investing
Towards a Sustainable Future seriesClimate change has become a defining factor in companies’ long-term prospects, and we believe we are on the edge of a fundamental reshaping of finance. Investors are increasingly recognizing climate risk as investment risk.
Joining us is Geraldine Buckingham, Chair of BlackRock Asia Pacific and 2017 Forbes "40 under 40" titleholder. Geraldine will explore the increasing importance of investing against climate risks to sustain future growth.
This will draw from Geraldine's own experience in leading the way for investment decision-making algorithms at BlackRock and working with large global asset managers.
Join us on Thursday, 2 July from 12:30-2pm, with registration opening at 12pm.
Please ensure you adhere to the strict dress code of The China Club.
Date:
Thu, July 02, 2020
Time:
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Location:
Private Function Room, 14/F, The China Club, The Old Bank of China Building Bank Street, Central, Hong Kong
Fees:
Member: $500.00
Non-Member: $700.00
SPEAKER(S)
Geraldine Buckingham
Chair, Asia Pacific | BlackRock
Geraldine Buckingham, is BlackRock’s Chair of Asia Pacific and a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee. She is responsible for all business activities in the region, which includes Greater China, Japan, Australasia, Southeast Asia, India and Korea. Dr. Buckingham previously served as BlackRock’s Global Head of Corporate Strategy. She was named to Fortune Magazine and Crain’s New York Business’ “40 Under 40” lists for 2017.
Prior to joining BlackRock in 2014, Dr. Buckingham was a partner with McKinsey & Company’s financial services practice based in New York. She worked primarily with large global asset managers with additional experience in wealth management and private equity, as well as functional expertise in strategy and organization.