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Bourguignon, Honorary President of the Paris School of Economics; and Mark Antaki, Deputy Head of
Strategy and Risk at Mubadala.

The session discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on global economic and investment trends, as well

as the effects of economic and geopolitical transformations.

Participants emphasized the importance of technology and sustainability in shaping the future of the new

economy, stressing that digital transformation is key to creating unique investment opportunities in the
financial services sector—especially with the rapid evolution of blockchain, digital payments, and

cryptocurrencies.

New Visions for Philanthropy and Impact Investing

In another session entitled “Capital for Good… The Future of Philanthropy,” the focus was on approaching

charitable work more strategically and practically.

The discussion highlighted the need for measured and sustainable change rather than temporary fixes by

employing innovative management techniques supported by technology and data analytics.

Speakers in this session included Badr Jaafar, CEO of Al Hilal for Projects—the UAE’s Special Envoy for
Business and Philanthropy; Tsetsi Maseiwa, CEO and Co-founder of Higher Life Foundation; Baroness

Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of Edmond de Rothschild Group; and Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President of the
International Finance Corporation for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

They discussed the importance of public–private partnerships to enhance the social impact of charitable
initiatives, the challenges in measuring the effectiveness of philanthropic and investment projects, and the

necessity of clear performance metrics to ensure tangible, measurable outcomes.

The speakers underlined the role of impact investing in achieving social change and the importance of
adopting sustainable investment models that blend financial returns with positive social impact, in addition to
supporting entrepreneurship and social initiatives as a means to drive sustainable development.

Enhancing Competitiveness in the Financial Services

Sector

The third session, “Boosting Growth in the Financial Services Sector,” featured a keynote by Emma
Reynolds, Member of Parliament and Minister of Economy at the UK Treasury.

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