Resilient Capital: Steering Green Finance Through Global Headwinds
London - Mixer
With Thanks To Our Event Sponsor:
The global financial landscape is currently navigating a period of intense policy risk, where investment decisions for net-zero transitions are often predicated on a stable environment that is now under significant pressure. Geopolitical issues provide immense challenges, and in the United States, there is policy and regulatory rollbacks, yet analysts continue to incorporate these critical factors into their calculations recognising the importance of 'resilience' or 'security' to investment decisions. Can finance effectively drive the transition if it remains a tool waiting for clearer policy guidance and proper market incentives? We’ll discuss the structural challenges facing renewables and whether an overhauled global cooperative system is required to place green finance and sustainability at the heart of the finance industry's agenda.
The FS Club is delighted, in partnership with Bank of China, to invite you to our Summer Mixer. Join us on the 9th floor of the Bank of China Lothbury, in the City of London for refreshments, canapes, and as always, interesting and thought-provoking conversation.
Agenda:
18:00 - Registration & Refreshments
18:35 - Welcome from Mr Wenjian Fang, General Manager of Bank of China Limited London Branch & CEO of Bank of China (UK) Limited
18:40 - Speech on the green finance outlook from Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman, Z/Yen Group
19:00 - Networking, Canapes & Refreshments
20:30 - Event Close
Speakers:
Professor Michael Mainelli MStJ PhD MPhil BA FCCA FCSI(Hon) FBCS FRSA CITP FIC CMC MEI is a qualified accountant, securities professional, computer specialist, and management consultant, educated at Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin. He gained his PhD at the London School of Economics where he was also Visiting Professor of Innovation & IT. Originally a research scientist in aerospace (rocket science) and computing (architecture & cartography), after directing mapping projects in Switzerland he became a senior partner with accountants BDO Binder Hamlyn directing global consulting, and Corporate Development Director for Europe’s largest R&D firm, then the Ministry of Defence’s 14,000 strong Defence Evaluation & Research Agency. During a mergers & acquisitions spell in merchant banking with Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, he founded Z/Yen in 1994, the City of London’s leading think-tank, promoting societal advance through better finance and technology, renowned for its Global Financial, Green Finance, and Smart Centres indices. Michael is the Alderman for the Broad Street ward, was a Sheriff of the City of London 2019-2021 and the 695th Lord Mayor of London for 2023-2024.
Wenjian Fang was appointed General Manager of Bank of China Limited London Branch and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of China (UK) Limited in November 2018. He served as the Deputy General Manager and the Chief Risk Officer of Bank of China USA from 2015 to 2018. He was the General Manager of Bank of China Limited London Branch & the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of China (UK) Limited from 2011 to 2015. Mr. Fang joined Bank of China Head Office in 1996. Educated at Beijing Foreign Studies University in China to postgraduate level, Mr. Fang also received his MBA with Distinction from University of Hertfordshire, UK in 1996. He has been a CFA Charter Holder since 2008.
Date
Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Time
18:00 - 20:30 BST
Cost
£50
For more information please contact Sasha Davis at sasha_davis@zyen.com
Speaker(s):
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Professor Michael Mainelli
Chairman
Z/Yen Group
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Mr Wenjian Fang
Chief Executive Officer
Bank of China (UK) Limited
Location
Bank of China
1 Lothbury
City of London
EC2R 7DB
