Isabel Høg-Jensen
Isabel Høg-Jensen
BSP
Partner

Isabel has more than twenty years’ experience in the Luxembourg investment fund market. She started her career in the investment funds with Magic Circle law firm in 2001. After nearly four years, she moved in house to HSBC Securities Services Luxembourg S.A and gained extensive operational experience while working in the legal department and structuring alternative investment funds until 2008. Isabel also worked within the Luxembourg investment fund association, ALFI, where she assisted at the fund industry level with the coordination of the implementation of the alternative investment fund managers directive in Luxembourg. At BSP, she has been assisting international fund promoters and asset managers in relation to the structuring and establishment of a wide range of funds (both liquid and illiquid). Isabel is head of the Nordic Desk and leading all sustainable finance development and regulatory follow up within BSP. She holds a Master certificate from Cambridge Sustainable Finance Leadership Institute and an Aspiring Directorship Programme from INSEAD. Isabel is BSP’s CSR leader initiating internal and external awareness and developing activities around the three pillars of diversity & inclusion, environmental sustainability and community responsibility.

Speaking at

Stockholm
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
11.05 - 11.35
Current governance trends: A practical overview for investment funds

In today's dynamic investment landscape, effective governance in the investment process and best practices significantly influence fund performance, enhance transparency, and build trust, ultimately boosting investor confidence.
Luxembourg, with its flexilble toolbox and agile ecosystem, stands out for its attractiveness and capabilities, as well as for its unique ability to manage complex funds, also in restructuring scenarios. In this favourable environment, substance is crucial, underscoring the importance of comprehensive and robust governance structures. Looking forward, with Luxembourg’s regulator ahead of the curve on ESG considerations, staying informed and embracing these evolving requirements is crucial to maintaining compliance and leveraging Luxembourg's strengths in responsible fund governance. A diverse panel of local and Luxembourg experts will address the above key topics, providing practical insights.

Isabel Høg-Jensen
Isabel Høg-Jensen
BSP

Partner

Rikard Lundgren
Rikard Lundgren
Steendier s.à r.l.

Owner Manager

Gunnar Wiljander
Gunnar Wiljander
Wiljander & Co

Owner

Copenhagen
Thursday, 3 October 2024
9.15 - 9.20
Welcome address by the Master of Ceremony

Isabel Høg-Jensen
Isabel Høg-Jensen
BSP

Partner