As part of the PRI in Person week, ING is hosting a dedicated investor-issuer engagement event focused on the social bond market. The event brings together fixed-income investors and leading social bond issuers globally for focused, high-value meetings and discussions, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue on social finance, funding strategies and market developments.
Target Audience
Designed specifically for portfolio managers, credit analysts and ESG analysts, the event combines meaningful ESG dialogue with opportunities to strengthen issuer-investor relationships in advance of current and upcoming funding programmes.
Participants will receive a personalized meeting schedule, ensuring efficient, relevant and productive conversations throughout the afternoon.
Why Attend?
For investors, the event provides an efficient opportunity to:
- Meet several key social bond issuers in a single afternoon
- Combine ESG engagement with credit and funding discussions
- Strengthen issuer relationships ahead of future bond issuance
- Maximize the value of attending PRI in Person through meetings that support both stewardship and investment objectives
Confirmed Social Bond Issuers
- BNG Bank
- FMO
- NRW.BANK
- Council of Europe Development Bank
- Islamic Development Bank
- NWB Bank
Additional issuers are expected to confirm their participation in the coming weeks.
Event Format
- 25-minute scheduled meetings, primarily held on a one-to-one basis (with small-group meetings used only if demand exceeds capacity)
- Two panel discussions featuring social bond issuers and investors on key developments in the social bond market
- Personalized meeting schedules provided in advance
- Meetings arranged to maximize relevance and minimize downtime
Registration
Please register as soon as possible to ensure inclusion in the meeting-matching process.
Who Should Participate?
The event is particularly relevant for:
- Fixed-income portfolio managers
- ESG analysts
- Credit analysts