2024 Birmingham Investor Conference
For professional investors only.
For insights into the major themes driving equities, join our fund managers for our Birmingham Investor Conference.
Bringing a range of expertise, the investment team will cover AI and global equities, key questions in the energy sector, manufacturing investment opportunities in Asia.
Register today for a rewarding half-day of investment ideas and expert opinion.
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration & croissants |
| 09:00 | Welcome address |
| 09:15 | Power Dynamics – answering the key questions for investors in oil, gas and sustainable energy |
| 09:50 | Asia’s Manufacturing Miracle – investment opportunities in the growing technical mastery in China and beyond |
| 10:25 | Coffee break |
| 10:45 | Artificial Intelligence, Real Returns – how investors can benefit from the theme but avoid the hype |
| 11:20 | Accessing Venture Capital – the opportunities and pitfalls of venture investing in the UK |
| 11:45 | Panel debate on global markets |
| 12:15 | Buffet lunch and networking |
| 13:15 | Event close |
Speakers
Tom Pearson
Tom is a sales manager with responsibility for clients in the South of England and Midlands. Prior to joining Guinness, Tom was UK nationwide sales director at CRUX Asset Management. Previously he was head of wholesale sales at Alliance Trust Investments, head of UK discretionary sales at Jupiter Asset Management, and UK sales manager at Baillie Gifford. He started his career at James Capel Unit Trust Management in 1989. Tom graduated from the University of Edinburgh.
Jamie Melrose
Jamie is an investment analyst for the Specialist team. Jamie gained experience at Berenberg as a Thematic Analyst in Equity Research, and at RPMI Railpen as an Investment Manager in Sustainable Ownership. Jamie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Bath, is a CFA and CAIA charterholder, and has passed the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
Valerie Huang
Valerie is an investment analyst for the Asia & Emerging Markets team. Valerie worked as a Research Analyst at Ardevora Asset Management, covering both long and short ideas across all regions. Valerie graduated from University College, London, with a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics, and is a CFA charterholder.
Matthew Page
Matthew is portfolio manager on the Guinness Global Equity Income strategy and the Guinness Global Innovators strategy. Prior to joining Guinness, Matthew joined Goldman Sachs on the graduate scheme in 2004 working in Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income. Matthew graduated from New College, University of Oxford, with a Master’s Degree in Physics. He is a CFA Charterholder
Will Clark
Will is responsible for managing and growing our relationships with intermediaries including IFAs, Wealth Managers and Private Banks across the UK. Prior to joining Guinness, Will has previously worked at Mariana Capital, The Ingenious Group, Barclays Wealth and UBS Wealth. Will holds a B.A (Hons) degree in Philosophy and Economics from the University of Southampton.
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Details & Registration
| Date | Location | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 November | Birmingham | Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel, Birmingham, B94 5NL |
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