Speakers
Gaia Vince
This is a unique time in Earth’s history, in which climate change, globalisation, communications technology and increasing human population are changing our world – and us – as never before. Gaia Vince is documenting these changes, talking to ordinary people, scientists and heads of state as we enter into the Anthropocene.
Gaia is an award-winning science journalist, author, broadcaster and commentator. She is particularly interested in the interaction between human systems and Earth’s planetary systems, and has travelled the world extensively to research it.
Gaia write books and articles for the BBC, The Guardian and New Scientist. She makes and presents science documentaries for radio and television – presenting BBC Inside Science – and gives talks around the world. She has held senior editorial positions at the science journals Nature, Nature Climate Change, and New Scientist magazine and has won awards for her work, most recently, the 2024 European Geosciences Union Angela Croome Award for excellence in Earth, space and planetary science journalism.
Gaia is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at UCL’s Anthropocene Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce (RSA), and a founding member of the Climate Migration Council, and proud to be a National Oceans Centre Ambassador.
Gaia's latest book, Nomad Century is an urgent investigation of the most underreported, seismic consequence of climate change: how it will force us to change where – and how – we live.
Jack Chellman
Jack Chellman is Chief Project Officer at the Global Returns Project, where he’s worked since its launch in autumn 2020. He came to the UK from America on a two-year Marshall Scholarship, during which he earned an MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge. Jack also holds an MSc with distinction in Media, Power and Public Affairs from Royal Holloway, University of London.
Jake Meyer
Jake Meyer has climbed many of the world’s highest and toughest peaks, including the infamous K2 – “The Savage Mountain”. Jake completed the 7 Summits challenge in 2005, aged 21, as the youngest Briton to climb Everest, via the North Ridge, and the youngest man in the world to complete the 7 Summits (Bass variant). He’s also set a record of the fastest ascent of the highest mountain in every State in the contiguous USA and in 2023 climbed Everest for a second time – via the South Col – making him one of a small collection of mountaineers who has summited Everest via two different routes.
He spent 10 years and 3 expeditions trying to climb K2 in Pakistan, the second highest mountain in the world – eventually making it to the top in 2018, as the youngest Briton.
Jake is an ambassador for Walking With The Wounded, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Scheme and has worked closely with a number of charities including Help for Heroes, The Prince’s Trust, the Prince’s Teaching Institute, MakeA-Wish Foundation, and the CAIRN Trust. He is also a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
He was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for ‘Services to Mountaineering, Youth and Charity’.
Jake is a full-time management development consultant for the Inspirational Development Group. IDG are an award-winning business performance improvement organisation who work with countries, corporations and enterprises around the world.
He’s a commissioned officer in the British Army Reserve and has served overseas, including an operational tour of Afghanistan as a Battlegroup Influence and Consequence Management Officer.
Workshops
Workshops
Now is the time for impact
With much of the market narrative focused on interest rates, geopolitics and elections, solving our biggest social and environmental problems has taken a back seat in the last couple of years. However, the need for investments that can generate a positive impact to society and the environment, as well as strong financial returns, has never been greater. In many cases, this has created attractive valuations in companies that will benefit from the structural need for long term impactful investment. We will explore M&G Investments’ approach to Impact investing and why we believe now is a fantastic time to be considering this area.
Workshop Objective: Understand how to invest to generate a positive impact on society and the environment, while also generating financial returns.
Company Profile: We have a global network of investment teams that connects world-class research capabilities, and the diverse experience and views of experts across multiple asset classes. We think freely, share ideas and new perspectives to inform better decision-making, fuel innovation and identify investment opportunities for our clients.
We call this Intelligence Connected.
We're part of M&G plc, an international savings and investment business, with the shared purpose to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.
We offer access to a broad range of capabilities that span both public and private assets, including fixed income, equities, multi-asset, real estate, private credit, infrastructure and private equity.
Globally we manage over £313bn (as at 31 December 2023) on behalf of individual and professional investors including banks, pension funds, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, charities and advisors.
Speakers
Ben Constable-Maxwell
Head of Impact Investing
Ben Constable-Maxwell leads M&G’s strategy on impact investing as well as covering sustainability issues such as climate change and the circular economy. He has been central to the development of ESG integration within M&G’s investment processes and has supported the development of ESG solutions for clients across asset classes. Ben plays an active industry role as a member of various sustainable and impact investment initiatives, interacting with companies, policymakers, NGOs and other investors. He is a Trustee at Firefly International youth organisation, which provides educational and mental health support for young people in conflict-affected areas in the Balkans and Middle East.
Michael Rae
Fund Manager
Michael Rae was appointed fund manager of the M&G Climate Solutions strategy in February 2023. Michael, who had been working as a senior analyst in the Sustain and Impact equity team with a focus on energy, climate and environmental stocks since 2022, joined M&G in September 2019 as an analyst covering global energy and chemicals. Previously, Michael worked at Redburn where he was a partner on the energy team, with a focus on energy and alternative energy stocks.
Thembeka Stemela Dagbo
Fund Manager
Thembeka Stemela joined M&G in July 2018 as an investment analyst for the Positive Impact strategy. She was appointed deputy manager in August 2019, and became manager of the Diversity and Inclusion strategy in October 2021. Before joining M&G, Thembeka was a vice president (VP) in the equity research department at Credit Suisse International, where she joined as part of the graduate programme in 2012. She served as a primary analyst for the UK and Nordic non-life insurers in Credit Suisse’s European insurance team.
Representatives
David Halfacre
Head of Partnerships
David has 20+ years’ experience working in asset management, joining M&G Investments in 2012 having worked previously at JPMorgan Asset Management. His primary responsibilities include the on-going relationships with UK platforms, ratings agencies and consultancies, multi-managers, risk profilers and industry bodies. He has a key focus on M&G’s Sustainability and Impact solutions. In his spare time David is a keen sportsman and a Liverpool fan!
Investing in the transition to a sustainable future; an innovative and pragmatic approach.
Are best-in-class, positive impact and do-no-harm strategies enough to achieve the transition to the sustainable future targeted by the UN SDGs? In his presentation, Peter Rawlence – Senior Investment Manager of the Pictet-Positive Change strategy – discusses why they aren’t.
The world needs to transition from the old economy to the more sustainable and equitable future targeted by the UN SDGs. It will be challenging and complex but there will be opportunities for investors along the way.
A holistic and pragmatic approach, investing in the transition by targeting improving alignment to the SDGs in all sectors, and engaging with companies to achieve it, can drive real positive change while delivering diversification and outperformance for investors.
Workshop Objective: Providing delegates with deeper insight into the investment process of the Positive Change strategy, Pictet’s AI-based Alignment Indicator and examples of how real engagement can drive impact improvement and outperformance.
Company Profile: Pictet Asset Management is a specialist asset manager offering investment solutions and services to investors around the world.
As at 31 March 2024, we manage £218 billion of assets across our range of pioneering and differentiating investment capabilities and our purpose is to build responsible partnerships with our clients, colleagues, communities and the companies in which we invest. Our clients include some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries, and their clients.
We have 1000+ employees spread across 18 offices worldwide, including Geneva, London, Shanghai and New York.
We are part of the privately owned Pictet Group, founded in Geneva in 1805, which also specialises in Wealth Management, Alternative Investments and Asset Services.
Speakers
Peter Rawlence
Senior Investment Manager
Peter Rawlence joined Pictet Asset Management in 2015 and is a Senior Investment Manager in the Specialist Equities team, focused on the Positive Change strategy. Previously, he held Investment Management roles on the Pictet Water and Pictet Nutrition strategies.
Peter started his career at Pictet Asset Management working on the creation of an award-winning thematic orientated thought leadership platform “mega.online”.
Peter graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA in History of Art, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds both a Certification of Impact Investing (CFA) and an FSA Credential.
Representatives
Tim Edmans
Senior Sales Manager
Tim Edmans joined Pictet Asset Management in 2011 and manages relationships with National Advice firms, networks and Wholesale businesses.
Prior to joining Pictet, Tim worked at a large UK wealth manager in Birmingham. He holds the Diploma in Financial Planning, Investment Management Certificate and the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
Tim is a passionate advocate of neuro-inclusion within financial services, is co-chair of the Diversity Project’s Neurodiversity Workstream and sits on Pictet Asset Management’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.
Clemmie Collett
Sales Manager
Clemmie joined the UK Sales team in January 2018 to develop relationships with financial advisers and strategic partners.
Clemmie started her career with Pictet Asset Management in 2015 as a member of the emerging markets team and prior to this, worked at HSBC in the securities division.
Clemmie graduated from the University of Bristol with a BSc in Social Policy.
The long term opportunity of Sustainable Investing
Sustainable stocks have strongly re-rated with valuations now looking attractive long-term. Global market conditions have been challenging for sustainable investment over the last couple of years, however the outlook remains supported by robust spending in energy transition and decarbonising the global economy. We pioneered sustainable investment in 2010 and have spent our entire careers understanding the space and developing a focused thematic approach to sustainable investment. In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the Quilter Investors Ethical Equity Fund and the exciting opportunities ahead.
Sustainable stocks have strongly re-rated with valuations now looking attractive long-term. Global market conditions have been challenging for sustainable investment over the last couple of years, however our positive outlook is supported by robust spending in energy transition and decarbonising the global economy. We pioneered sustainable investment in 2010 and have spent our entire careers understanding the space and developing a focused thematic approach to sustainable investment. In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the Quilter Investors Ethical Equity Fund and the exciting opportunities ahead.
Workshop objective: Learn and explore the thematic approach we take to sustainable investment and why it’s vital part of our authentic funds
Company Profile: Quilter Cheviot helps individuals and families grow, protect, and pass on their wealth. Whether their financial needs are straightforward or more complex, our wealth management services are designed to help capitalise on financial position. Quilter Cheviot’s discretionary investment management services and Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning’s expert advice can help private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners looking for highly personalised wealth management service.
Speakers
Claudia Quiroz
Head of Sustainable Investment
Claudia has over 20 years of experience in Sustainable, Ethical and Responsible Investment and 11 of those are with Quilter Cheviot where she has worked since 2009. She is the Lead Fund Manager of the award-winning sustainable investment strategy, the Climate Assets Fund. Claudia also manages investment portfolios on behalf of private clients, pensions, trusts, offshore bonds and charities with a focus on sustainable investment.
Representatives
George Adam
Head of Wholesale Distribution
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George is responsible for cultivating and nurturing client relationships. This client-focused approach helps investors achieve their financial goals but also strengthens partnerships. He is focussed on specifically providing investment solutions for Discretionary Wealth Managers, Family Offices and Institutional Investors both in the UK and abroad. George has a wide range of investment experience which spans multiple asset classes, including ESG & Sustainable Investments and Thematic Investing.
Harry Gibbon
Investment Manager
Harry joined Quilter Cheviot in 2018 working as an Investment Administrator on Quilter Cheviot’s Sustainable Investment Team. He completed the Chartered Wealth Management qualification and qualifying as an Investment Manager in 2022. He is now an Investment Manager for new private clients, whilst assisting with the management of the Climate Assets Funds and the Quilter Investors Ethical Equity Fund. He is also the Deputy Fund Manager for the Libero Balanced Fund.
The pivotal role of Emerging Markets in building a more sustainable world
Sustainable development in Emerging markets represents a unique opportunity to gain exposure to growth companies enabling access to basic services such as financial inclusion, healthcare and education. It also allows investors to participate in the growth of some of the world’s leading innovators exporting climate solutions to the world. As such Emerging markets represent the solution to the world’s sustainability challenges, not the challenge to sustainability.
Workshop Objectives: Discover the importance of investing in EM to achieve to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Understand the strategy’s sustainability objectives and investment process.
Learn why a large team with on-the-ground experience is crucial in filling information gaps and generating differentiated ideas in EM.
Company Profile: Redwheel is a specialist, independent investment organisation. Our active investment heritage is built on a foundation of innovation, origination and high conviction.
Our business was established in 2000 with a simple ambition: to create an environment in which exceptional fund managers can operate in a manner that allows them to maximise the benefits of their skills over the long-term.
We have always remained true to that ambition. Today, we have more than 174 people aligned to that goal, including 57 dedicated investment professionals working across seven independent investment teams.
There are three key attributes that define who we are:
• Autonomy
• Independence
• Ownership
Speakers
Victor Erch
Portfolio Manager - Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity & Next Generation Emerging Markets, Redwheel
Victor serves as portfolio manager for Redwheel Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity Strategy and team’s Frontier and Next Generation Emerging Markets Strategies. He is also an analyst covering the EMEA region and a member of the investment committee. Victor has 9 years of experience in investment management and research, most recently serving as a generalist analyst on the Redwheel European Equity team. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Banking & International Finance from Cass Business School (City, University of London). Victor is fluent in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian and conversational in Spanish.
Representatives
Roderick Loffler
Sales Manager
Roderick joined Redwheel in April 2011. At Redwheel, he is responsible for relationships with discretionary asset managers including banks, private banks, fund of funds, family offices, and private client managers in the UK. Roderick holds the Investment Manager Certificate (IMC).
Simon Rogers
Sales Manager
Simon Rogers joined Redwheel in July 2021, previously Simon spent 20 year at Artemis Fund managers working in distribution focusing on Strategic Alliances, DFM’s and the intermediary community. Prior to this he worked as a portfolio manager at Singer & Friedlander.
What goes around comes around…
Our approach is underpinned by a belief in the power of 'corporate karma'—the idea that companies that operate with a long-term vision and consider their impact on all stakeholders are the ones that outperform over time. This philosophy has not only guided us through uncertain times and volatile thematic frenzies but has also proven that sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a critical component of long-term success and strong investment performance. We believe that the consideration of stakeholders pays in unseen ways and we've demonstrated that our investment philosophy can deliver compounding investment returns with lower volatility. Ultimately, we are looking to understand what makes a great company ‘stay great’!
Workshop Objectives:
- Explain what we can do in our client portfolios
- Understand how sustainability can be embedded in the investment process
- Highlight the value of active ownership
Company Profile: We are a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services. Recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that we offer.
This breadth of services across public and private markets allows us to design distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients. They look to us to provide excellent long-term investment outcomes, and it is our duty always to act in their best interests. That is a responsibility we take seriously – and we believe that when we succeed for clients, society and the wider world benefit too.
Speakers
Tom Hammond
Analyst
Tom joined Schroders in November 2019 as an Insurance Analyst in our Insurance Solutions team. He joined the Global Equities team in 2021 as a Sustainable Equity Analyst. He is a Global Sector Specialist for the automotive sector and portions of the industrials sector as well as providing research support for the Global Sustainable Growth Strategy. Prior to joining Schroders, Tom worked as an investment analyst for Gatemore Capital Management, an alternative asset manager. He holds a BA in Law (Jurisprudence) from the Oxford University. Tom is a CFA Charterholder.
Representatives
Stephen Green
Sales Director
Stephen Green is a Sales Director at Schroders, where he manages client relationships with predominantly London-based advisers. He joined Schroders in 2011 and is based in London.
Stephen was the Head of Collective Investments (IFA and Partnership) at Aviva Investors from 2007 to 2009, which involved developing the national sales strategy for the channel. This included national key account management and development, together with all aspects of managing an effective sales team.
Sam Gold
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Samantha joined Schroders in 2000 and has held a number of key positions within the UK Retail Sales Team, including Head of Broker Liaison and Head of Business Development – Investment Trusts.
In 2006, Samantha moved to a role within business development asset manager sales, with responsibility for clients in London and in December 2016 she became Head of Intermediary Business Development, London. She is currently Head of London and Wealth, running a team responsible for all London based Wealth clients.
Fixed Income Impact Investing with T. Rowe Price
In the past years we have witnessed a confluence of devastating natural events, alongside rising social pressures that have only accentuated the importance of impact investing. In these sessions Portfolio Manager Matt Lawton will discuss why public FI investing can create impact and alpha together, how we find impact by looking beyond the ESG label, and what innovative investments opportunities we see beyond 2024.
Workshop Objectives:
- To outline why public FI investing can create impact and alpha together.
- How we find impact by looking beyond the ESG label.
- The Impact investing universe continues to develop at real pace. Discover what we are finding exciting and what innovative investments opportunities we see beyond 2024.
Company Profile: T. Rowe Price was founded in 1937 by Thomas Rowe Price, Jr. and is an independent, listed asset manager. Our focus is on delivering long-term performance for our global clients across a broad range of active equity and bond strategies.
Our long-term success is due to a strong research-oriented culture, which helps us to identify the most promising investments around the world. We are a global company with offices in 17 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Our assets under management of USD 1,444.5¹ billion are spread across a wide range of investment strategies.
We employ 7,906 people worldwide, including 935 investment professionals including 380 research professionals. Our business strategy is focused on delivering strong long-term performance. This is assisted by our considerable organisational and financial stability and experience in all types of market conditions.
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Speakers
Matt Lawton
Portfolio Manager
Matt Lawton is a portfolio manager in the Fixed Income Division. He manages the Global Impact Credit Strategy and co-manages the US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Strategy. Matt is a vice president and member of the Investment Advisory Committees for the Corporate Income, New Income, and Ultra Short-Term Bond Funds, and he is a vice president of the Short-Term Bond Fund. He also is a member of the Fixed Income ESG Steering & Advisory, and the ESG Committees. Matt is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
Matt's investment experience began in 2005, and he has been with T. Rowe Price since 2011, beginning as an investment-grade corporate credit analyst in the Fixed Income Division. Prior to joining the firm, he was an M.B.A. intern with T. Rowe Price and an associate at The Carlyle Group in Washington, D.C. He also worked as an associate in the investment banking division of Barclays Capital in New York.
Matt earned a B.S. in finance from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business. He also has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
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Representatives
Marcus Gibbon
Head of Discretionary Sales, UK and Ireland
Marcus Gibbon is the head of Discretionary Sales, UK and Ireland.
Marcus’ industry experience began in 1998, and he has been with T. Rowe Price since 2019. Prior to this, Marcus was employed by Standard Life Investments, upon completion of the merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Marcus became the head of UK Discretionary Sales, overseeing a team looking after private banks, multi-managers, family offices, and wealth managers.
Marcus has earned the Investment Management Certificate.
Charles Davies
Relationship Manager, London
Charles Davies is a relationship manager for London on the UK Intermediary Sales team.
Charles’s investment experience began in 2008, and he has been with T. Rowe Price since 2020. Prior to this, Charles was employed by Investec Asset Management within its UK intermediary sales team. He also was employed by Henderson Global Investors, with a focus on London discretionary investors.
Charles earned a first-class honours degree in business and finance from Heriot-Watt University. He also has earned the Investment Management Certificate.