THE Zimbabwe Independent, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim), will next month host the inaugural capital markets conference, which seeks to position the country’s capital markets for opportunities and investments.

The conference, slated for June 3-4 in Nyanga, comes at a time the capital markets  have been undergoing significant transformations in the past two decades although challenges remain.

Of key concern has been limited access to foreign currency.

Alpha Media Holdings group CEO Kenias Mafukidze said in a rapidly changing and challenging investment landscape, value preservation is a priority as is delivering satisfactory customer outcomes and generating acceptable returns for shareholders.

“As the Zimbabwe Independent, the host of the inaugural Capital Markets Conference on Sustainable Investment, our primary objective is to foster meaningful discussions and collaborations among investment professionals, investors, and policymakers to advance sustainable investment practices that will advance steps towards Vision 2030,” he said.

“This all must be done under increasing regulatory scrutiny with specific focus on customer protection.

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“The conference will discuss in depth the likely changes in the capital market as the world embraces fintech as well as deal with an evolving shift in the global economic environment over the coming years. It seeks to identify key trends which are expected to have profound implications for the capital markets,” he said.

Mafukidze added that the conference also aimed to promote awareness, knowledge sharing, and innovation in sustainable finance, with the ultimate goal of creating a more resilient and responsible financial system that generates positive social and environmental impact.

“We are committed to driving positive change and shaping the future of finance towards a more sustainable and inclusive global economy. There is a need for advancing issues around ESG (environmental, social and governance), corporate governance and reporting that meets 21st century global standards. We are excited about the way this conference will push the envelope on investment issues,” he said.

“Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the management of various asset classes including fixed income, private equity, public equities (asset managers and brokers) and real estate. Focused meetings at the conference will also provide an unparalleled opportunity to discover and develop a robust network of the highest quality business leaders.”

The conference being held under the theme Fostering Zimbabwean Capital Markets for Sustainable and Responsible Investments: Opportunities for Investments is expected to draw delegates  from across different sectors, including the REITS association, executives from the private sector and state-owned enterprises, stockbrokers, Association of Asset Managers Zimbabwe, Bond Market Association of Zimbabwe, Association of Custodians, listed companies executives and ZAPF- Pension Fund Trustees among others.