Schedule of Seminar 'Geopolitics and the Future of Global Investing: How to Position your Portfolio for 2027'

Seminar 'Geopolitics and the Future of Global Investing: How to Position your Portfolio for 2027'

On Thursday 12 November:
9:15 - 10:00 Coffee, Light Breakfast & Registration
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome & Introduction

By Bob Homan, CIO, ING Investment Office

10:10 - 10:40 Positioning Portfolios for 2027: A Multi Asset Perspective

Vera Fehling, Chief Investment Officer Western Europe, DWS Group  

10:40 - 11:10 Multi Asset Outlook for 2027 and beyond

John Bilton, Head of Global Multi-Asset Strategy, JP Morgan Asset Management

11:10 - 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:00 Investing in a Fragmented World: Geopolitics, Policy Shifts and Portfolio Positioning for 2027

Norman Villamin, Group Chief Strategist, UBP - Union Bancaire Privée

12:00 - 12:30 Strategic Asset Allocation for 2027: Rates, Inflation, the Dollar and the Search for Diversification

Salman Ahmed, Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, Fidelity International

12:30 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 - 13:30 Meet the Expert session
13:30 - 14:00 Panel discussion on the Macro & Asset Class Outlook for 2027 and beyond, with:
  • Luc Aben, Chief Economist, Van Lanschot Kempen
  • Lazare Hounhouayenou, Lead Portfolio Manager Dedicated Equities, BNP Paribas Asset Management
14:00 - 14:30 Presentation DPAM
14:30 - 14:45 Coffee break
14:45 - 15:15 New insights on LDI; building resilient portfolios in a world full of frictions

Rik Klerkx, Head of Balance Sheet Management, Achmea Investment Management

15:15 - 15:45 Presentation BNY
15:45 - 16:00 Break with snacks
16:00 - 16:30 Presentation AllianceBernstein

Karen Watkin, Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Solutions, AllianceBernstein

16:30 - 17:00 Presentation Allspring Global Investments

John Campbell, Head of Systematic Core Equity, Allspring Global Investments

17:00 - 17:30 CIO Panel discussion on ‘How to position your portfolio for 2027 and beyond’, with:
  • Salman Ahmed, Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, Fidelity International
  • Achal Gandhi, Chief Investment Officer – Indirect Real Estate Strategies, CBRE Investment Management
  • Volkert de Klerk, CIO, Roots Investments
  • Wouter Sturkenboom, CIO, Providence Capital
17:30 - 18:30 Drinks & Networking Reception