Magdalena Håkansson is the Head of ESG at Första AP-fonden (AP1). At AP1, Magdalena oversees the implementation of AP1’s ESG strategy covering ESG integration and stewardship activities across asset classes. She also sits on the Council on Ethics of the Swedish AP Funds where she currently serves as the Chairperson. Prior to joining Första AP-fonden in 2019, Magdalena spent two decades in the financial industry of which the last +15 years specifically focused on sustainability. Most recently at MSCI ESG Research, she advised institutional clients on ESG integration and responsible investments. Prior to taking on that role, she held senior positions at the engagement service provider GES (which was subsequently acquired by Sustainalytics/Morningstar). Magdalena holds a Master's degree from Jönköping University.
A favourable regulatory environment has established Luxembourg as a leading financial hub for cross-border fund distribution. ESG and sustainable finance are deeply rooted in Nordic investors/fund promotors and Luxembourg strives to serve as the preferred hub for ESG fund distribution. The pragmatic approach to ESG and SFDR, applied both by Luxembourg-based service providers and the supervisory authority, offers a great opportunity for Nordic investors/fund promotors to incorporate sustainability into their financial services. The speakers on this panel will discuss the synergies between ESG and cross-border distribution and the opportunities of the Luxemburg fund market for Nordic investors.
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