Join InFiNe De-risking Training Session – June 4th, 2025
In October 2024, InFiNe marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 10th anniversary. We co-hosted a special round table on “Building the Future of Inclusive Finance by 2030” alongside our members ADA and the University of Luxembourg Chair in Financial Law. During this event, a clear call-to-action emerged for Luxembourg’s financial sector to collectively design de-risking solutions, with InFiNe positioned as the catalyst for this important initiative.
Since February 2025, we’ve been delivering on this commitment through our De-risking Working Group, which now involves over 50% of our membership on a voluntary basis. Through three productive meetings (up to now), we’ve identified five key objectives and are building momentum toward developing Luxembourg-designed de-risking mechanisms for the inclusive finance sector.
As part of this ongoing initiative, InFiNe is hosting an exclusive training session designed to align all participants on fundamental de-risking concepts, creating a shared foundation for our collaborative work ahead.
This training session is MEMBER-ONLY. We will not take into account registration from external organizations. Deadline to register: Monday, June 2nd.
Event Details
📅 Date: June 4, 2025 🕐 Time: 2:00 to 6:00 PM 📍 Venue: House of Training (Luxembourg), and online. 👥 Capacity: strictly limited to 20 participants, on a first arrived first served basis.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding the gap between perceived and actual risks in emerging markets
Practical de-risking instruments for impact investors working with MFIs, banks, and SMEs
Framework development for Luxembourg-based de-risking solutions
Strategic approaches to reshaping risk-adjusted returns in inclusive finance
About the Speakers
Lena-Katharina Gerdes (Program Manager, SDG Impact Finance Initiative) will explore how regulatory frameworks and data gaps contribute to systematic risk overestimation in emerging markets, drawing on findings from the new Columbia/SIFI report.
Koen Wasmus (Principal, Wasmus Consulting) brings 30 years of international MSME banking experience across 20+ countries, offering practical insights into de-risking strategies and sustainable agricultural finance.
Registration: send an email to contact@infine.lu by Monday, June 2nd, 2025.
This training represents a crucial step in our mission to position Luxembourg as a leader in innovative de-risking solutions for inclusive finance. Do not miss this opportunity!
