Chris Tait, IFC: “We are delighted to advise that Martina Macpherson, Managing Partner, SI Partners – oekom research UK, has been invited to speak at the Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) which will be hosted by the Scottish Government and held on the 1^st and 2^nd September 2015 at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. The forum will provide an open platform to bring together key stakeholders from the various areas of ethical finance industry to discuss untapped opportunities and spur convergence and collaboration.”

Organised by Dubai based Middle East Global Advisors, in conjunction with the Islamic Finance Council UK, Thomson Reuters, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and other key partners, the event has already attracted high profile speakers such as Keith Brown MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment & Cities, Scottish Government), Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz (Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia), His Royal Highness Emir Muhammad Sanusi II (Emir of Kano), Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar (CEO, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre), Tirad Al Mahmoud (CEO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank), Hasan AlJabri (CEO, SEDCO Capital, Chairman, Sedco Capital Luxembourg), Edward Mason (Head of Responsible Investment, Church Commissioners for England) and Rafe Haneef (Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Amanah Malaysia) among others.

Speaking ahead of the event, Humza Yousaf MSP, Minister for Europe and International Development, Scottish government said that he is “delighted to be able to welcome the first Global Ethical Finance Forum to Edinburgh. Scotland has a long established expertise in financial services and a historic association with the principles of ethical finance.” He believes “this conference will bring together delegates and speakers from across the world to examine and debate key issues facing the growing ethical finance sector.”

The Scottish government will also welcome key stakeholders and delegates to a reception at the Edinburgh Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings on the evening of 2^nd September.

The GEFF will provide a unique platform that brings together key asset managers, institutional investors, academics, regulators and government officials from Europe, North America, the  Middle East, East Asia and Africa. If you are interested in attending SI Partners – oekom research UK is pleased to offer an exclusive discount of 20% to our contacts and this is accessible using the discount  code SIPartners@GEFF on the event registration page.

*Please note - a cost does apply