CISI Develops Pathway for ESG Investing
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), United Kingdom, has developed an education pathway covering Sustainable and Responsible Investments, Green Finance and Climate Finance.
Specifically, the leading global investment and wealth management body, has set up a dedicated portal of learning materials, following increased demand for skills on how to monitor corporate organizations’ compliance with disclosure of their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities to build stakeholders’ trust and improve risk management
Through its Members in Nigeria, CISI organized a Forum in Lagos, where benefits of ESG and Artificial Intelligence (AI) took the centre stage.
In her welcome address, the President , CISI Nigeria, Ijeoma Onwu explained that efforts to grow membership, especially youths, development of members’ capacity through constant training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), had been yielding positive results. Onwu urged the participants to take advantage of the Forum to deepen their knowledge of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues to advise organizations on the benefits of their implementation for enhanced stakeholder engagement.
“Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has been making progress in building our members’ base. Our certification makes one a global professional and open doors of employment in over 75 countries worldwide. As businesses are transforming and re-aligning with technology, it is important for every organisation to pay attention to the development in the areas of environmental risks, social and governance issues that can impact organization’s long term sustainability, “said Onwu.
Corroborating her, the Assistant Director, Global Business Development, CISI, Helena Wilson stated that whilst sustainable investment products would be the norm for Millennials and Gen Z, the financial services sector should be well-positioned to attract a diverse and innovative set of new talents.
The Country Representative, Nigeria, Dr John Osuoha, noted that the Members’ Forum provided opportunities for networking among members. According to him, CISI provides learning opportunities for its members at no cost.
