The Financial Sector As A Driver Of CSR: Challenges Ahead
9:30 - 11:30, 8th of November 2006
This session focuses on the responsibilities of the financial sector, with special emphasis on the products and services level. The market of the products and services that are socially and environmentally responsible is out looked to grow in the future both in volume and in the number of clients demanding them. Also, they will cover all areas of finance, including saving, investment, payment, lending, venture capital, insurance and leasing. During this session one will discuss the challenges of the CSR spreading throughout the financial sector in Romania, and some effective policies to encourage further dissemination.
Sesion objectives:
  • How can the financial sector stimulate CSR
  • Responsible financial products and services
  • CSR policies in the financial sector
Speakers:
  • Raiffeissen Bank Romania - Steven van Groningen, President & CEO (tbc)
  • ABN AMRO - Peter M. Weiss - President (tbc)
  • Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Victor Babiuc, President (tbc)
  • Sebastian Vladescu, Minister of Public Finances (tbc)
  • Workshop owner representative
Moderator: Ana Maria Mihaescu, Chief of Mission, International Finance Corporation (IFC)