TURIN, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The third edition of the Reply Investment Challenge is underway the second of these challenges on the theme of sustainability. The Reply Investment Challenge is a challenge for young professionals and students. International online competition14,600 members came from 91 different countries. A total volume of 76.746 trading operations was conducted.
The theme of sustainability will be a more prominent focus this year. The objective of this ChallengeThe following events are scheduled for the beginning of Monday, March 28ThFriday, April 8, 2008ThThis yearThe objective is to invest in a sustainable manner. Participants will be asked for sustainable and profitable investment strategies. Their choices will be influenced by the ESG ratings given to the companies they will invest in.
The competition will allow participants to expand their knowledge of ESG rating systems and their general financial and investment skills. exclusive e-learning contentThese will be available on the Challenge platform one month before the competition.
Participants in the Challenge will receive a virtual $1,000,000 capital to invest in the US market in real-time. The sum will be credited to participants virtual wallets on March 28th and the challenge will begin. Participants will be ranked according to their sustainable investment choices. Only those who have the most profit and sustainability will be awarded the challenge.
To show that we are committed to sustainability, the Reply Sustainable Investment Challenge 2022 has a Zero negative impact on environment and 100% green.In collaboration with LifeGateThis is a reference on sustainability themes. The overall environmental impact of organising and conducting an event has been calculated. The creation and protection Madagascar’s forests will offset the CO2 emissions.
The Reply Sustainable Investment Challenge is back for its second year. Banca Generali as its PartnerBanca Generali, the first Italian bank to offer ESG Investment Solutions for Families, will be there to guide students through the competition. They will also measure the results in terms not only of their financial performance but also of their environmental and social impacts.
The Challenge 2022 edition will also count as part of the participation CFA Society Italy, MainStreet PartnersThe MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business.
CFA Society Italy has been encouraging the highest standards of ethics and education within the financial community since its inception. It is now focusing on the latest ESG issues which are revolutionising the sector.
MainStreet Partners, a London-based company that specializes in sustainable investments and portfolio analysis will provide ESG ratings which will be used in the competition.
Furthermore, the MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business has participated in the Reply Sustainable Investment Challenge. This shows its commitment to educating, training, and supporting financial operators who are sensitive to risk and sustainable investments.
The Reply to Sustainable Investment ChallengeIt is part of the Reply Challenges ProgrammeThis, along with Reply Code For Kids and Replys 2nd-level Masters Degrees in AI & Cloud, are just a few of the examples of Groups commitment to the continued development of innovative training models that engage new generations of high performers. Replys Challenges now has more than 140,000 members.
The Reply Sustainable Investment Challenge registrations will remain open until March 25, Full details are available at: challenges.reply.com.
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Banca Generali
Banca Generali, Italy’s leading private bank, is a leader in financial planning and customer asset preservation. The bank is supported by a strong network made up of private bankers and consultants that rank among the best in the sector in terms both of their professional skills and expertise. The Company’s strategy is built around four key pillars. Qualified advisory services by professionals who specialize in protecting the wealth and supporting the planning of the future; a cutting edge product portfolio that addresses the individual needs of clients; innovative wealth management services for financial assets, other types of activity and innovative tools that enhance the trust relationship between client and consultant. The Banks mission emphasizes the importance of trusting People alongside Customers over time to help them build and manage their life projects. It is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in November 2006. It manages assets worth 85.7 billion from Assicurazioni Generali for customers. Data as of December 31, 2002. It has a strong presence across the country and operates 45 branches. 137 offices are available to over 2,150 financial professionals. Its digital banking platform is also an added benefit. www.bancageneraliprivate.it, which allows customers to access banking services from their own computers.
MainStreet Partners
Many investors trust us as their ESG partner because we provide a single platform to meet all of their portfolio-level sustainability requirements. Our clients include some of the most sophisticated wealth management firms, investment banks and insurance companies as well as institutional investors.
MainStreet Partners, which is based in London, is regulated and supervised by the Financial Conduct Authority. It consists of two main divisions.
- ESG Advisory Since over 10 years, we have worked with our partners to create multi-asset ESG portfolios that include stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. We create solutions for thematic products and products that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Portfolio Analytics We offer a holistic approach for ESG data analysis. This includes transparent and detailed ESG ratings on large numbers of funds, or the evaluation of client portfolios to improve sustainability and align them with the most recent green regulations.
Our proprietary and database models can be accessed on an intuitive and pragmatic ESG platform. Our clients can create and/or analyze sustainable portfolios with the help of:
- ESG ratings at the issuer (shares, credit and government bonds, green and other bonds),
- ESG ratings for funds that include extra-financial results or alignment with the SDGs
- Analysis of behaviours and activities, exclusion lists.
MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business
MIP is the Graduate School of Business at the Politecnico di Milano. It has been providing management training programmes since more than 40 years. The School launched the first Executive MBA in Digital Learning in Italy in 2014. Today, digital training is an integral part the entire training program. The School is the only European Business School to be certified by B Corp companies. This recognition is important for companies that are committed to sustainable development and building a more inclusive society. MIP works closely with internationally recognized companies to create partnerships that allow for the creation of training courses that are designed to give the best tools to meet the demands of modern markets. The training program includes over 40 Masters programmes, including Executive MBAs and MBAs. Additionally, there are more than 200 Open Programmes for executive profiles. www.som.polimi.it/
CFA Society Italy
CFA Society Italy is the Italian reference organization for professionals who have earned the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification. This is the most important certification in finance. CFA Society Italy was founded in 1999 as an affiliated of the CFA Institute. The Association is the main point of contact in Italy for CFA Charterholders. CFA Society Italy promotes professionalism and the value of the training path and certification path in Italy and offers a variety of services for professionals as well as those who are preparing for the rigorous exam process. CFA Society Italy is similar to other affiliated associations around the globe in that its activities are largely based upon the voluntary participation of its members. CFA Society Italy currently has 600 members.
