October 06, 2015

Presenter:  Mark Fattedad, CFA.
12 noon, Halpern Centre, Room 114.

We will discuss the evolution of sustainable investing, engaged ownership, what it means to integrate Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) factors into fundamental analysis, including a discussion of the risks and opportunities resulting from climate change.

Mark is a Partner in Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited's Vancouver office. He is a registered portfolio manager and advises both institutional and private clients on investment strategy, investment policy and portfolio management. Mark’s institutional clients include private and public foundations, university endowments, not-for-profit organizations and pension funds. He is a member of the firm’s internal working group responsible for implementation of sustainable investment initiatives.   Mark obtained a B.Comm. in Finance from the University of British Columbia. He serves on the Board of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation and is a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. He also serves on the Investment Committee of the Tapestry Foundation for Health Care.

We welcome all members of the SFU community and other interested people. The presentation is free and requires no registration.