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Conference opening address & leaders celebration

Tues, 22 September

8:40 am

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Sep 22
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8:40 am
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9:10 am
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Plenary
Speakers

The conference opening address will feature an announcement of the 2026 Responsible Investment Leaders and Responsible Investors in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The announcement will cover:

Responsible Investment Leaders - the highest-scoring investment managers assessed across responsible investment commitment, ESG integration, stewardship and allocation of capital

Responsible Investors -  investment managers that demonstrated strong performance across the same four pillars

This leaders announcement recognises the organisations setting the pace for responsible investment in New Zealand, at a time of increasing scrutiny and expectation. Join us as we acknowledge leadership and celebrate progress across the industry.

Dean Hegarty

Co-CEO of RIAA

Dean collaborates closely with global and local asset managers, super funds, Kiwisaver providers, financial advisors, and wealth platforms to align capital with sustainable outcomes. His strategic leadership has played a pivotal role in elevating RIAA's presence in both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. With over a decade of experience leading teams in the not-for-profit sector, Dean also serves as a member of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing in New Zealand and sits on the GovCo of the New Zealand Stewardship Code.

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