Presentation

The “Shaping the Future of Finance“ Chair is an educational project that aims to complement the offer of the Finance Department. The Chair seeks to have a transversal view on the forces that are shaping the future financial industry. The Chair gives a particular look at the sustainable finance issues and responsible leadership that are at the core of ESSEC values and pioneering spirit.

Objectives

To attract the outstanding ESSEC students in finance with personal links through common activities, experiences and exposures, via

• To develop knowledge on challenges that shape the future of financial industry

To develop partnership with financial institutions engaged in responsible investment

• To raise awareness on the importance of sustainability in finance

• To identify the best practices in the financial industry to spread positive changes

• To promote a  long-term view of value creation

The "Shaping the Future of Finance" Chair was launched in October 2020.

NEWS

SAVE THE DATE: 3rd ESSEC CLIMATE FINANCE WORKSHOP

On November 14, 2023, the "Shaping the Future of Finance" Chair and the ESSEC-Amundi Chair on Asset & Risk Management organize their third ESSEC Climate Finance Workshop. This year, the topic is "Roadmap to net zero: navigating the path of decarbonization".

More information: 3rd ESSEC Climate Finance Workshop 

The ESSEC "Shaping the Future of Finance" Chair recognized as an academic partner committed to sustainable finance

On October 30, 2023, the "Shaping the Future of Finance" Chair has been recognized as an academic partner committed to sustainable finance by Institut de la Finance Durable and Institut Louis Bachelier.

More information: Press release