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Most investors understand that modern slavery is a material human rights, regulatory, reputational and investment risk. As modern slavery legislation gains momentum and stakeholder expectations continue to evolve globally, institutional investors are increasingly expected to understand, assess and respond to modern slavery risk across portfolios, supply chains and investment relationships. But doing so without a legislative baseline, as has been the case in New Zealand, is difficult, costly and a barrier to attracting green capital.
This session explores the investor role in both shaping the policy environment and driving better market outcomes. Join us as we first bring together the policymakers behind New Zealand's bipartisan Modern Slavery Bill to explain why investor voices matter in building support for effective public policy. We then bring toether leading voices to focus on practical implementation, effective ways that investors can identify, assess and respond to modern slavery risks through stewardship, manager selection, engagement and portfolio oversight.
Co-Chair of RIAA's Aotearoa Collaborative Working Group and Head of Responsible Investment at Fisher Funds
Rachel is the co-chair of RIAA&'s Aotearoa Collaborative Working Group and Head of Responsible Investment at Fisher Funds. Previously, she was the Head of Responsible Investment at Mint Asset Management and Sustainable Investment Analyst at Milford Asset Management where she implemented and maintained their sustainable investing framework. Rachel holds a double degree in Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Business from AUT University, and is an Enrolled Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
Labour List MP, Spokesperson for Justice and Public Services
Before entering Parliament in 2020, Camilla worked as an employment lawyer for 13 years in NZ, and England and Wales.
Camilla is a Labour List MP and Spokesperson for Justice and Public Services. She has previously chaired the Education and Workforce Committee and the Governance and Administration Committee. Camilla has had three member’s bills pass in her name and is currently working on the cross-party Modern Slavery Bill that passed its First Reading on 27 April 2026.
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