Menu

With an anticipated tightening of government bond rates, institutional investors have reviewed their risk appetite creating renewed interest in emerging markets as they seek out yield generating opportunities. However, market volatility not just in developed but also emerging markets has re-highlighted the need for vigilance in the selection of investment opportunities to mitigate unforeseen risks.

The third annual Investing in Emerging Markets, North America report brings together a cross section of influential pension plan and foundation group representatives. Key issues the report will address include: making the choice between a cautious or adventurous approach to emerging markets, allocating regionally or country specific and spotting high yielding opportunities, amongst other key topics.

Download
Report Free

Share with others:

Searching for yield as developed markets struggle to generate returns

SECTION 1

ARE EMERGING MARKETS STAGING A COMEBACK?

1.1 INTERVIEW: How should investors approach emerging markets?

Interviewer:

• David Grana, Report Publisher, Clear Path Analysis

Interviewee:

• Tim Barrett, Chief Investment Officer, Texas Tech University

1.2 INTERVIEW: What is driving Indian equities to reach all-time highs?

Interviewer:

• David Grana, Report Publisher, Clear Path Analysis

Interviewee:

• Simon Finch, Fund Manager, Ashburton Investments

1.3 INTERVIEW: When considering emerging market investments, should it be on a country or individual opportunity basis?

Interviewer:

• David Grana, Report Publisher, Clear Path Analysis

Interviewee:

• Tim Reynolds, Portfolio Manager, Employees Retirement System of Texas

SECTION 2

WHICH ASSET CLASSES ARE YIELDING THE BEST RETURNS

2.1 ROUNDTABLE: Finding yield in the credit markets without excessive exposure to liquidity risk

Moderator:

• David Grana, Report Publisher, Clear Path Analysis

Panelists:

• Mike Rosborough, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income, CalPERS

• Joaquin Lujan, Director of Rates and Credit, New Mexico PERA

• Scott Grimberg, Investment Manager, CalPERS

SECTION 3

HOW YOU APPROACH EMERGING MARKETS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

3.1 INTERVIEW: Why do publicly traded affiliates of multinationals have an advantage over developed market equities?

Interviewer:

• David Grana, Report Publisher, Clear Path Analysis

Interviewee:

• Professor Martijn Cremers, University of Notre Dame


Mike Rosborough

Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income, CalPERS

Scott Grimberg

Investment Manager, CalPERS

Tim Barrett

Chief Investment Officer, Texas Tech University

Simon Finch

Fund Manager, Ashburton Investments

Tim Reynolds

Portfolio Manager, Employees Retirement System of Texas

Joaquin Lujan

Director of Rates and Credit, New Mexico PERA

Professor Martijn Cremers

University of Notre Dame

Ashburton Investments is a new generation investment manager. We are the investment arm of the FirstRand Group, Africa’s largest financial services company by market capitalisation. Our offering spans traditional and alternative investment strategies, as well as active and passive styles. With us, investors can gain access to more sources of return, broader investment capabilities, considered risk management and deeper investment insights.

All our sponsorship packages are ‘tailor made’ to ensure complete success for our clients, so you can feel assured that your specific aims are being addressed. If you’re interested in any of the above benefits then please contact us below about sponsorship:

Call +44 (0) 207 1931 487 or send a message

By listening to those in the industry, we create a shortlist of individuals who most influence and inspire those around them and invite them to contribute to our reports and events by:

Contributing a thought piece on an issue raised in the market research

Participating in or moderating a roundtable with other industry leaders

Participating as an interviewer or interviewee

Producing a case study white paper written with a client or supplier

Taking part in a head to head debate with another respected industry professional.

Clear Path Analysis is always open to suggestions of suitable contributors for future topics.

Call +44 (0) 207 1931 487 or send a message