Chair in Responsible Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance
The ‘Crystal x SKEMA Chair in Responsible Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance’ aims to promote more ethical and sustainable finance. It supports research and best ESG practices to make the advisory profession a catalyst for positive change.
The Crystal x SKEMA Chair in Responsible Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance aims to expand academic research in order to deepen our understanding of the challenges faced by business leaders, the wealth management professionals who support them, and investors in this field. The Chair will also help students deepen their knowledge and practice in ESG and finance.
Florencio Lopez de Silanes, Chair Director and Professor of Finance at SKEMA.
Mission & objectives of the Chair
The “Responsible Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance” Chair aims to:
- Support research aimed at making the profession more impactful and exploring ESG issues.
- Promote the dissemination of best practices in wealth management among young professionals and within the sector through joint initiatives.
Through this Chair, Crystal and SKEMA aim to ensure that the profession of wealth management adviser contributes to the transition towards greener and more ethical finance by offering clients and individuals solutions that are economically sound, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. In this way, investments generate a positive impact, and SRI becomes a major driver of change.
In this context, finance plays a decisive role in generating both returns on investment and environmental benefits.
Crystal, a committed partner
Crystal is a major player in wealth management and independent private banking in France.
With turnover exceeding €300 million, Crystal confirms its market leadership. Since 2021, the group has successfully completed 38 external growth transactions, integrating them into its existing operations and grouping them under four strategic brands.
Crystal’s entities deliver a very high level of expertise and advice, combined with a comprehensive range of wealth management solutions for French and international clients through its brands:
- Laplace: dedicated to private clients
- Zenith Investment Solutions: an investment platform for wealth management professionals
- Murano: partner to Independent Wealth Management Advisors
- Kwarxio: our innovative Fintech solution
