Live Broadcast:Exploring stewardship and the transition to a sustainable economy

Launch Event hosted by London Stock Exchange Group.

With growing global demand for ethical and sustainable financing, the Islamic Development Bank’s Sukuk Summit 2018 will explore the role of the Sukuk as a financial instrument, opportunities for future financial investment and the potential for Islamic bonds to drive positive change across the globe.

London Stock Exchange, in collaboration with The Nigerian Stock Exchange, is delighted to invite you to its 'Capital Markets Partnership' Conference on Nigeria Banking & Investment Forum, on Friday 27 October 2017 at London Stock Exchange.
Building on previous conferences, the Capital Markets Partnership Conference aims to further develop the collaboration between the UK and Nigeria across all capital markets, including regulation.
This conference will explore new themes and feature high profile interviews, keynote addresses and interactive panel discussions with leading experts on:

* The Nigerian Economy and Opportunities
* The status of the Nigerian Banking Sector
* Accessing cross-border Equity Markets
* Growing the Nigerian Debt Market

Who are Britain’s most dynamic, high-growth companies? Now in its 4th year, 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain promotes Britain’s most innovative, high-growth SMEs. Join us to find out which businesses are included this year, and hear from industry leaders discussing the potential for Britain’s SMEs and the economic growth they provide.

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08:45 - Opening Address: Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group
09:00 – Panel Session featuring contributors and companies from the 2017 report
09:45 – Closing remarks

Who are Africa’s most dynamic private, high-growth companies – ones which have come to the attention of major global investors? For the first time ever, on March 31st, we offer the market a definitive report identifying hundreds of Africa’s most inspirational companies.

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08:30 - Opening Addresses
Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group
Rt. Hon Priti Patel, Secretary of State for International Development , UK Government

08:45 - Keynote Address
Mrs Stella Kilonzo, Division Chief for the Capital Markets Development Division, African Development Bank Group

08:55 - Interview with Rt. Hon The Lord Boateng PC DL, The African Enterprise Challenge Fund

09:10 - Panel I: Private Equity Landscape in Africa

10:00 - Keynote Address
Murray Grant, Managing Director Intermediated Equity, CDC Group

10:10 - Keynote Address
Jon Aarons, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

10:20 - Panel II: Featured Companies- Interview with the CEOs & Founders

11:20 - Keynote Address
Speaker: Warwick Hunt, Managing Partner for International Alliances, PwC

11:30 - Keynote Address
Speaker: Manolo Falcó, Head Europe, Middle East and Africa, Corporate and Investment Banking, Citigroup

11:40 - Panel III: Celebrating Africa’s achievements

12:20 Keynote Address
Femi Jaiyeola, Chief Compliance Officer, Diamond Bank

Join us to learn about how companies can provide effective ESG reporting and investors can use this information for investment decisions. Hear from organisations including the UN PRI, Aviva, Unilever and CCLA Investment Management.
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09:00 Welcome & role of LSEG in enabling issuer-investor communication
09:15 Sustainable Stock Exchanges: Market need for ESG Guidance
09:35 Launch of LSEG Guidance
09:55 Investor panel: Challenges, Expectations and Approaches
10:40 Issuer panel: Challenges, Perspectives and Opportunities
11:25 Closing remarks

View the full agenda and speaker information: http://www.lseg.com/events/guidance-esg-reporting-investors