Past Programs

The current COVID-19 pandemic has clearly changed how people live, work and shop and socialise. Some of the changed lifestyle and behaviour are expected to carry on into the post pandemic era, impacting the demand for different types of space.

The aggressive actions by governments around the world, utilising the dual force of fiscal and monetary policies, have severely distorted the markets. This compounds the difficulties that investors face in constructing resilient portfolios for the long term. Perhaps a new playbook is required.

An investor roundtable to evaluate the role of risk mitigation strategies, particularly their contribution to protecting the portfolio during the coronavirus-induced financial crisis.

Historically, emerging market debt has been somewhat mis-understood and sometimes frowned upon, given its patchy boom and busts over the decades. What is the role of EMD in the portfolio? Can it be considered a separate asset class with unique factors, notwithstanding constant debates on the geographical definition of emerging markets?

The impact of climate change on investment portfolios are well documented. While the inherent risks remain difficult to measure and quantify, the transition to a low-carbon economy will also give rise to new investment opportunities.

Not unlike previous financial crisis, the strengthening US dollar, poor market liquidity and risk-off environment have seen emerging markets suffer significantly. This investor roundtable will evaluate the merits of emerging market opportunities, particularly arising from the recovery of economies in a post COVID-19 world.

As part of [i3] Pivot, we facilitate a business roundtable to share best practices in client engagement and servicing for the investment community.

An investor discussion evaluating the efficacy of diversifying strategies such as hedge funds, multi-asset funds and systematic risk-based approaches.

[i3] is pleased to convene a virtual roundtable comprising heads of marketing at investment management firms, to share experiences of managing in the current period of financial crisis