- Explain the drivers of UK inflation and how different scenarios for future inflation could impact financial markets.
- Evaluate the risks and potential benefits of investing in Asian equities and bonds.
- Describe how technological developments in artificial intelligence could impact financial markets.
- Describe the pros and cons of using fixed rate deposits vs. multi-asset investment strategies.
Market Insights with M&G Wealth
About the event
Join our next event, hosted by Michael Watt, Investment Director, T&IO, where the focus is on the key debates in markets right now. At this event, we’ll look at inflation, China, commercial real estate and artificial intelligence with aim of giving you new insights that you can share with your clients. Michael will be joined by Shanti Kelemen, Chief Investment Officer for M&G Wealth Investments. Michael and Shanti will also take a look at how investing for the long term stacks up against using fixed term deposits.
CPD
This session qualifies for up to 45 minutes Structured CPD accredited by CII and CISI.
Learning objectives – by the end of this session you should be able to:
Speakers
Shanti Kelemen, Chief Investment Officer
M&G Wealth Investments
Shanti joined M&G Wealth in November 2021 as Chief Investment Officer. She is responsible for the development and ongoing management of discretionary investment solutions offered by M&G Wealth. Prior to joining M&G, she worked in private banking for 10 years. She held the role of Investment Director at Brown Shipley, with responsibilities for communicating investment views, improving investment processes and integrating acquired businesses. Whilst working at Coutts, she was a director on the portfolio management team, and managed multi-asset advisory and discretionary portfolios. She is a regular guest on BBC’s Radio 4 Today and Wake Up to Money programmes. She holds a PCIAM qualification and a Masters in Management from the London School of Economics.
Michael Watt, Investment Director
M&G Treasury & Investment Office
Michael joined M&G Treasury & Investment Office in December 2017 and has worked in financial services for the last 22 years at various companies including Scottish Widows, AXA, and Investec Bank. As part of the Client Portfolio Management team, he is focused on providing intermediaries with strategic thinking, market and investment views across T&IO’s multi-asset capabilities. He holds Chartered Wealth Manager status with the CISI, and recently completed the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
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