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IFZ Swiss Stewardship Forum
1 Dec 2026 · 14:30 – 17:30 · Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ
About this event
The IFZ Swiss Stewardship Forum brings together asset owners, asset managers, proxy advisors, issuers, and academic experts to explore current challenges and forward-looking solutions in corporate stewardship and sustainable finance. Participants will gain actionable insights into how active ownership can address environmental, climate, and governance demands while fulfilling fiduciary duties.
What to expect
- Presentations on current academic research and regulatory developments in ESG stewardship
- An expert panel examining the future impact of proxy voting in Switzerland
- Keynotes and lightning talks on practical asset management strategies and AI innovations
- Networking opportunities during breaks and the concluding networking apéro
Agenda
1. 13:30 Opening and welcome remarks 2. 13:45 Latest research insights from IFZ on stewardship and ESG engagement 3. 14:15 Proxy Voting Panel: From voting rights to real impact 4. 15:00 Break 5. 15:30 Keynote Asset Management: ESG engagement at Swiss asset managers 6. 16:00 Vision 2027: Key focus topics for the coming year 7. 16:15 Break 8. 16:45 Lightning Talks: How AI is transforming stewardship 9. 17:15 Summary, future outlook, and closing networking apéro
Who should attend
This event is designed for asset owners, asset managers, corporate leaders, banking executives, and proxy advisors looking to deepen their active ownership approaches and sustainable investment frameworks.
About the host
The Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a leading Swiss education and research institution focusing on banking, corporate finance, and sustainable investments.
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