Finance and Sustainability - Finance and Tech

Explore a 25-minute conference talk from SXSW 2021 focusing on finance, sustainability, and technology. Dive into the operations of NBIM (Norway's Oil Fund), one of the world's largest funds holding an average of 1.5% of all listed companies globally. Learn how NBIM balances governance and sustainability issues in its investment strategies. Discover how the fund is transforming into a major tech company, developing its own database to manage over 30 million annual transactions. Gain insights from NBIM's CEO, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer, and CTO as they discuss the fund's approach to futureproofing companies, investment management, and navigating the pandemic. Examine the fund's use of simulation projects, cybersecurity measures, and the shift from office to remote work. Explore the future of investments and the role of AI and machine learning in financial management.