Equities & Growth Assets Symposium 2024

Thursday 21 March, 2024
Rydges Melbourne

Innovative alpha:
sailing through the headwinds

Over the last decade, passive equity strategies focusing on major US companies have been successful due to cheap credit and stable markets, but this trend is ending as central banks tighten their monetary policies, leading to increased interest rates, altered valuations, and challenges for technology companies.

The current financial environment suggests a shift from broad market growth to a more selective approach, where identifying specific themes and qualities within equity allocations will be crucial for investor success amid increasing market bifurcation.

The symposium aims to guide the wealth management community in adapting to these changes, emphasizing the importance of responsible investing and the potential of the renewable energy sector, while acknowledging that past investment strategies may not be as effective in the current volatile and uncertain market.

6+ CPD points available.

Summary report

Following the event, we have crafted a comprehensive summary report that encapsulates the pivotal insights garnered from our discussions, polling results and actionable strategies to engage with your clients.

INBriefs

Andrew Peros
Ausbil Investment Management

Ben Lam
Colonial First State

Chris Chen
American Century Investments

Dion Hershan
Yarra Capital Management

James Maydew
Macquarie Asset Management

Nick Langley
ClearBridge Investments

Patrick McKeegan
Franklin Templeton

Scott Bennett
Invesco

Scott Dingle
Spire Capital

Warryn Robertson
Lazard Asset Management

  • Andrew Garrett

    Investment director
    Perpetual Private

  • Andrew Peros

    Portfolio manager, small and micro-cap
    Ausbil

  • Anne Graham

    CEO
    Story Wealth Management

  • Ben Lam

    Head of equities
    Colonial First State

  • Dion Hershan

    Head of Australian equities
    Yarra Capital Management

  • Doug Picken

    Head of advice VIC/TAS
    JBWere

  • Emma Welsh

    Co-founder, CEO
    Emma and Tom's

  • James Maydew

    Head of global listed real estate
    Macquarie Asset Management

  • Jim Shore

    Senior client portfolio manager
    American Century Investments

  • Nick Langley

    Portfolio Manager
    ClearBridge Investments

  • Patrick McKeegan

    Vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst
    Franklin Templeton

  • Paul Ashworth

    Managing partner
    Cameron Harrison

  • Ryan Synnot

    Associate director, investment research & solutions
    Arrow Private Wealth

  • Scott Bennett

    Director, factor investing and multi-asset strategies
    Invesco

  • Scott Dingle

    Investment manager
    Spire Capital

  • Shane Light

    Head of advice
    The Hopkins Group

  • Warryn Robertson

    Portfolio manager, analyst
    Lazard Asset Management

Supported by

Rydges Hotel, Melbourne


 

Rydges Melbourne, located in the city's theatre district, stands out as a premier conference venue. It features extensive facilities including eleven meeting rooms, the grand Centre Stage with high ceilings and a large HD LED screen, and a Rooftop Terrace offering panoramic views of iconic landmarks, ideal for elevated events.

JAMIE NEMTSAS
Executive chair

jamie@theinside.network
+61 3 8616 0888

RUBY BLAKE
Event manager

ruby@theinside.network
+61 3 8616 0888

ASHLEY RYBURN
Head of community

ashley@theinside.network
+61 432 993 402

MADDIE EDWARDS
Community manager

maddie@theinside.network
+61 3 8616 0888