40th IBA International Financial Law Conference
7 May - 9 May 2025
Session information
Regulators and DE&I: Measuring accountability, encouraging change, or shifting course entirely?
Friday 9 May (1400 - 1515)
Committee(s)
Banking & Financial Law Committee
(Lead)
Securities and Capital Markets Committee
(Lead)
Description
As regulatory and policy developments signal a potential retreat from DEI initiatives, this panel will examine the evolving expectations set by regulators and how these may adapt to shifting political and economic landscapes. Our discussion will explore the current DEI regulatory landscape, the challenges regulators face in promoting DEI standards, and the broader implications of regulatory shifts for businesses. The discussion will focus on the mechanisms regulators use to drive accountability—whether through guidance, thematic reviews or enforcement—and how these approaches influence corporate culture and inclusion efforts. The panelists will share their insights on global case studies and industry-led initiatives and how businesses can navigate regulatory expectations while fostering meaningful DEI progress.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Keavy Ryan | A&L Goodbody LLP, Dublin, Ireland; Deputy Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Securities and Capital Markets Committee |
| Halide Gül Çetinkaya | CCAO Law, Sisli, Turkey; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Banking & Financial Law Committee |
Speakers
| David Flechner | NextEra Energy Inc, Juno Beach, Florida, USA |
| Victoria Judd | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman , London, England; Chair, Structured Finance Subcommittee |
| Eeva Kantanen | Hydro REIN, Oslo, Norway |
| Patrick Osu | Ajumogobia & Okeke, Lagos, Nigeria; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Securities and Capital Markets Committee |