Welcome Letter from:
TESSA TENNANT
Chair, ASrIA
Dear Friends
It is a true pleasure to invite you to join us in Singapore. We chose to hold our third international conference in the City after polling ASrIA's members for their prefered south-east Asia location. The response to date is very encouraging, and we have recently had to move to the bigger premises of the Goodwood because the numbers attending are more than we originally anticipated.
In the last eighteen months sustainable investment activities have grown rapidly in Japan and Australia. The key point about the first day is to draw out the main drivers to this growth and the implications for the rest of the region. As you can see from the Agenda, we have identified several aspects of SRI to examine on the second day. The topics are not ad hoc. They have been chosen because of their relevance to this part of the world and the discussions will shape ASrIA's ongoing work programme, just as they did after our Tokyo conference.
Special thanks go to the International Finance Corporation for giving us such an early vote of confidence in sponsoring the conference. When asked why they chose to do so, Tim Kraus, IFC Senior Manager in Hong Kong said, "ASrIA conferences are critically important. They are the place to meet the experts and to learn how the investment community can assist in tackling some of Asia's most fundamental development challenges". I cannot put it better than that.
We aim for delegates to leave the conference inspired with new ideas and contacts and with practical actions they can apply. So book early to avoid disappointment. I look forward to welcoming you to the Lion City.
Best regards,
Tessa Tennant
Chair
ASrIA |
AN INVITATION
ASrIA's 2004
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Asia's premier
SRI MARKETPLACE
2004 SPECIAL FOCUS
* SRI Materiality
* Performance Attributes of SRI Funds
* Microfinance in Asia
* Private Equity Financing for Sustainable Enterprise
* Investing in Sustainable Forestry
* SRI and Pensions
JOIN THE SRI LEADERS
SRI leaders are emerging across the region and global practitioners are focusing on the Asia factor. Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet the people shaping SRI in Asia.
SHARE BEST PRACTICE
In addition to updates and briefings on SRI from an Asian perspective, you can learn the latest about tools and strategies for SRI. Participate in defining SRI best practice in Asia.
TRENDS
Asian consumers and investors are becoming more aware of the need for corporate responsibility and SRI. Previously unpublished market surveys will be presented alongside a range of invaluable data on SRI trends.
KEY ISSUES
What are the major issues shaping the SRI agenda and which groups are mounting the most effective campaigns? Many environmental and social factors translate into investment risks and opportunities. The biggest risk you can take is to remain uninformed.
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Feedback from our 2002 Annual Conference in Japan:
"ASrIA continues to be the most compelling, interesting and informed voice today on the future of SRI in Asia." Cinnamon Dornsife, Director of Financial Markets, Forest Trends
"Through 2 day's conference, I think that I found a secret key to open the door of SRI marketing in Japan. People have a dream in SRI and at the same time we have to walk into reality. SRI includes these extremely different factors. Thinking of it, I'm going to share SRI's value in Japan here with individual investors." Tadashi Hayami, Senior Fund Manager, Asahi Life Asset Management Co., Ltd.
"I want to again congratulate you on a superb conference. It is clear there is much "heavy lifting" yet to do in Asia. You have made a marvelous start from virtually nothing in terms of SRI structure in Asia." Barbara Krumsiek, President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairperson, Calvert Group, Ltd |
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