It is well known that starting valuations are a good determinant of forward returns, this is especially the case when those starting valuations are combined with positive newsflow. Following this approach leads to a very different view of the world relative to where the global index is weighted to. Europe for over a decade has been shunned by investors, but change is evident, bad news is subsiding and starting valuations are low for certain parts of the markets that have been ignored.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand themes within emerging markets that are uncovered through the SmartGARP process.
• Understand how the SmartGARP Process works

Company Profile:

Artemis is a leading UK-based fund manager, offering a range of funds which invest in the UK, Europe, the US and around the world. As a dedicated, active investment house, we specialise in investment management for both retail and institutional investors.

Adam Riley and Vassiliki Carter will be presenting "Building Portfolios with AI: Finding Signals in the Noise", which discusses BlackRock Systematic's 40 year research and innovation journey. The BlackRock Systematic platform leverages alternative data and artificial intelligence capabilities, to deliver cutting edge solutions to their clients.

Workshop Objective:

The BlackRock Systematic investment strategy team will aim to provide 'behind the scenes' insights into how their cutting edge investment process works, with real life demonstrations and portfolio construction examples. The team will also explain how these capabilities translate into portfolios, and durable returns for clients

Company Profile: 

As a global investment manager and fiduciary to our clients, our purpose at BlackRock is to help everyone experience financial well-being. Since 1999, we've been a leading provider of financial technology, and our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals.

The THEAM Quant – Nuclear Opportunities fund identifies companies involved in the full Nuclear Energy value chain, from miners to utilities as well as related engineering & servicing companies.

The fund leverages three-fold BNP Paribas expertise powering the fund:

• Equity research: A proprietary methodology developed by Exane Research merges AI-driven data processing to pinpoint every company operating in the nuclear-energy ecosystem.
• Quantitative equity investing: Robust systematic models deliver an enhanced risk-adjusted return profile versus traditional equity approaches.
• Sustainability: A multi-source ESG framework ensures responsible, climate-aligned exposure.

Why it matters: The nuclear ecosystem offers long-term growth as a cornerstone of the sustainable energy mix needed to meet global electricity demand, net-zero targets and regional energy-sovereignty goals.

Key differentiators: High-conviction, risk-adjusted positioning; the first nuclear-focused fund classified as SFDR 8 and fully UCITS-compliant.

Workshop Objective:

Our workshop will present why a diversified equity portfolio across the full nuclear-sector value chain is essential, outline its benefits, and show participants how to allocate their investments accordingly.

Company Profile:

THEAM Quant is the generic name given to a broad range of systematic strategies designed by BNP Paribas Global Markets and mostly implemented in funds managed by BNP Paribas Asset Management. BNP Paribas' diverse business model is composed of 2 core areas: Retail Banking & Services (comprising Retail Banking and Services and International Financial Services), and Corporate & Institutional Banking (BNP CIB). Global Markets is part of BNP CIB and corresponds to capital markets activities, delivering cross-asset solutions and industry leading services to institutional and corporate clients, private banks and retail distribution networks.

This presentation explores how Global X’s Covered Call and Buffer UCITS ETFs can support more resilient portfolios in today’s market environment. Covered Call ETFs are designed to enhance income by holding equities while writing call options, offering a combination of yield generation and partial downside protection. Buffer ETFs use options-based strategies to provide a defined level of downside protection while maintaining exposure to potential market gains. Together, these strategies offer a thoughtful approach to managing risk and return—ideal for investors seeking income, reduced volatility, or defensive equity positioning. The session will highlight practical use cases and implementation ideas for both wholesale and institutional investors.

Workshop Objective:

The objective of the workshop is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Covered Call and Buffer ETFs, including their strategies, benefits, and risks. 

Company Profile:

Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than 15 years, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our  expansive product lineup features a wide range of ETFs and includes more than $97 billion in assets under management.   While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core, Commodity, and Risk Management funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.eu.
Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services, with more than $613 billion in assets under management worldwide.    Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over $137bn in assets under management. . 

This session introduces Jupiter’s new European Equity team, previously GAM’s longstanding team, renowned for delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns through a flexible, style-agnostic approach to active investing. The manager will provide an in-depth overview of the team’s investment process, highlighting how rigorous fundamental research, insights from a specialist expert network, and a disciplined, risk-focused approach to portfolio construction underpin their strategy. The discussion will also explore the key secular growth opportunities currently being targeted, offering insight into how these themes are shaping long-term performance potential. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the team’s philosophy, their distinctive approach to generating value for clients, and are welcomed to ask questions around portfolio positioning and the team’s proven track record.

Workshop Objective:

Explore Jupiter’s distinctive, flexible, and focused approach to active European equity investing. Understand the secular growth opportunities the team are pursing to seek superior, long-term risk-adjusted returns for clients.

Company Profile:

Since Jupiter was established in 1985, we have sought to make a positive difference for our clients by helping them achieve their long-term investment objectives through high conviction, active management. From the start we understood the need to create a distinct, entrepreneurial culture that harnessed all areas of the business in the pursuit of this goal. As a new entrant in a competitive market, we wanted our clients to experience, share and benefit from the energy and focus of a young firm, full of talented individuals, eager to distinguish itself as a trusted steward of other people’s money. Now, 40 years on, we have established ourselves as a leading specialist asset manager precisely because we have retained that agility and drive as we have grown. Our value remains in our people, our ability to adapt quickly to changing markets, and in our willingness to continuously challenge ourselves to deliver the best investment outcome for clients.