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Fragmentation to formation: Reshaping the investment world
Markets are adapting to a world of geopolitical fragmentation, shifting economic relationships and accelerating innovation. As investors reposition for what comes next, we ask where the risks and opportunities will emerge?
Our next Investment conference is taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Topics will include:
- A world in transition: geopolitics, trade and capital flows
- Britain’s fiscal high wire act
- Commodities, supply chains and portfolio risk
- Investing in the UK: why, where and how?
- The investment edge: judgement, behaviour and better decisions
- From fragmentation to formation: the investor takeaways
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Light refreshments will be provided
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- Welcome from the chair Zuhair Mohammed, LCP
- A world in transition: geopolitics, trade and capital flows | Monica Defend, Amundi
This session will explore how geopolitical change, evolving trade relationships and global capital flows are reshaping the investment landscape. - Britain’s fiscal high wire act | Andrew Linz, LCP
The UK’s fiscal position and the sustainability of public debt remain central to the political and economic debate. How does the UK compare with its peers, and what options are available to improve the outlook? The session will explore how changes in the buyer base for UK gilts could affect borrowing costs, the resilience of government finances and the risks and opportunities for investors.
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- Commodities, supply chains and portfolio risk | Laetitia Anstee-Parry, LCP; Thomas Holl, BlackRock; Harry Colvin, Longview Economics, Jan De Bruijn, Robeco
Commodities are often viewed as a specialist or tactical allocation. But changes in the physical system behind energy, metals and food can affect inflation, interest rates, corporate costs and the performance of the assets investors already own. This expert panel brings together perspectives from macroeconomics, investment management and commodity markets to explore how changing commodity flows, geopolitical pressures and supply-chain resilience could reshape portfolio risks and opportunities.
- Commodities, supply chains and portfolio risk | Laetitia Anstee-Parry, LCP; Thomas Holl, BlackRock; Harry Colvin, Longview Economics, Jan De Bruijn, Robeco
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- Investing in the UK: why, where and how? | William Simpson, LCP
There is growing discussion and increasing pressure on asset owners to invest more in UK productive finance. But what is driving this agenda, where might the most compelling opportunities lie, and how should investors assess them? This session will examine why we have reached this point, the potential investment opportunities across public and private markets, and the key questions investors should consider when deciding whether and how to allocate. - The investment edge: judgement, behaviour and better decisions | Michael J. Mauboussin, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Investors must make decisions under uncertainty, often with incomplete information and powerful behavioural biases at play. This session will examine investor behaviour, decision-making and the lessons markets continue to teach us. - From fragmentation to formation: the investor takeaways | Amlan Roy, LCP, Zuhair Mohammed, LCP
Connecting the key themes from the day, challenging assumptions and considering what investors should take back to their next investment committee meeting.
- Investing in the UK: why, where and how? | William Simpson, LCP
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We hope you can join us for an evening reception until 8:30pm.
Monica Defend
Head of the Amundi Investment Institute and a member of Amundi’s Executive Committee.
Monica has led research strategy functions since 2001 and has more than 25 years of investment experience. Her team provides geopolitical expertise, quantitative research, macro and market strategy, and asset allocation advice. In 2017, She became Deputy Head of Group Research and joined Amundi’s Global Investment Committee, helping define the firm’s investment strategy.
Michael Mauboussin
Head of Consilient Research, Managing Director
Michael joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 and has 40 years of investment experience. Prior to joining the firm, he was director of research at BlueMountain Capital Management, head of global financial strategies at Credit Suisse, and chief investment strategist at Legg Mason Capital Management. Additionally, Michael is an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School and chairman emeritus of the board of trustees at the Santa Fe Institute.
Zuhair Mohammed
Chair and Head of Investment at LCP
Zuhair leads LCP’s team of more than 150 investment specialists and has over 30 years’ experience advising pension schemes, insurers, charities and endowments. He specialises in building robust investment strategies, taking into account a wide range of economic, demographic and market factors. A member of The 300 Club, Zuhair is known for bringing fresh perspectives to complex investment challenges.
Andy Linz
Investment Principal, LCP
Andy helps clients formulate investment strategies to meet their long-term objectives and advise them on how these strategies can be put in place. His clients include pension scheme trustees and sponsors (in the UK and outside it), charitable endowments & foundations and insurers.
Will Simpson
Senior Investment Consultant, LCP
Will leads private equity and alternatives research while contributing across a range of asset classes. He advises insurers and pension funds on investment strategy and helps shape LCP’s thinking on portfolio management, asset allocation and market opportunities.
Laetitia Anstee-Parry
Principal, LCP
Laetitia advises defined benefit pension scheme clients on all aspects of their investment portfolios, helping to design, implement and monitor long-term investment strategies. Alongside her client work, Laetitia is one of LCP’s Sector Champions for the banking sector. Before joining LCP, she spent 15 years working in investment banking, giving her a deep understanding of the sector and its challenges.
Dr Amlan Roy
Partner
Amlan is a partner in LCP's Investment team with the remit of using his Global Macro Research and past client franchise to help support international and sovereign clients. In his previous 25 years, he has served a wide range of global institutional clients (pension funds, insurance companies, SWFs, asset managers, central banks, government treasuries, hedge funds and private equity firms).
Harry Colvin
Harry is Head of Global Asset Allocation at Longview Economics, leading multi-asset research with a focus on macro and liquidity regimes. He developed the firm’s strategic asset allocation framework, contributes to hedge fund alpha capture strategies, and is a regular commentator on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. Harry holds an Economics degree from the University of Exeter and is a CFA Charterholder.
Thomas Holl
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Thomas is a member of the Thematics & Sectors team within BlackRock’s Fundamental Equities division. Thomas co-manages the team's gold and natural resources portfolios. Thomas moved to his current role in 2008. His service with the firm dates back to 2006, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Thomas earned a MA degree, with honors, in Land Economy from Cambridge University in 2006.
Jan de Bruijn
Client Portfolio Manager
Jan de Bruijn is a Client Portfolio Manager for Robeco’s Emerging Markets Equity team. Prior to joining Robeco in 2018, Jan was Managing Partner of Sephira EM Asia, an emerging Asia equity fund based in London. Previously, he was Head of Global Emerging Markets at Mackenzie Investments and Head of Asian Equities at Lion Global Investments, both in Singapore, and he held several roles as lead portfolio manager of Asian related funds for Gartmore, Threadneedle, Scottish Widows and Shell Pension Fund.
