On Thursday, March 16, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with CapEQ and PolicyLink, will host a virtual event exploring how financial institutions can become more inclusive. This event is part of the New York Fed Community Development team’s work connecting underserved communities and investors. Participants will discuss the forthcoming “Investor Blueprint for Racial and Economic Equity,” a new framework for how investors can strengthen governance and culture, reevaluate perspectives on risk, and address inequality and economic instability.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Otho E. Kerr III, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact Investing at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Michael McAfee, President and Chief Executive Officer of PolicyLink
- Aron Betru, Chief Strategic Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Trident
- Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CapEQ
- Mahlet Getachew, Managing Director of Corporate Racial Equity at PolicyLink
- Liz Roberts, Head of Impact Investing at MassMutual
This session will also provide an update on the Corporate Racial Equity Alliance’s groundbreaking project to develop corporate performance standards on racial and economic equity and the powerful role for investors in bringing it to life.