9th Annual Switzerland Institutional Forum

Opening Bell – Macro and Market Outlook

In a time of macroeconomic uncertainty, geopoliticalconflict, higher interest rates, chronic inflation, and market volatility, hearhow strategists and investors are viewing the next 12 months.

 

Alternatives & Private Market Investments – Time toShine

As investors search for additional sources of revenue andmethods for portfolio diversification in the volatile and changing environment,alternatives stand out as an area of opportunities.

 

Emerging Markets in a Time of Profound Global Change

In a time of profound global change, how has investorsentiment changed towards emerging markets? Which factors should long-terminvestors consider when debating how and whether to allocate to the assetclass? Which regions, strategies and approaches will provide the best resultsfor the objectives and needs of institutional portfolios?

 

The Great Equity Debate:  Institutional Views onStock Markets

Amidst slowing global growth, margin compression, and thechallenging backdrop of high inflation and rising interest rates, hear thedifferent strategies investors are using to determine their equity allocationsand guide their investments.

 

Solutions for Getting to Net Zero: TransformationalTechnologies

Net zero commitments in place today indicate that billionsof dollars will be spent on innovations and technologies to reduce emissions.Panelists will address how we can allocate capital most efficiently to achievethese net zero targets and drive investment growth while remaining aware of thechallenges and opportunities within the just transition.

 

Fixed Income: Reassessing the Asset Class in UncertainTimes

Inflationary pressures and rising rates are causinginvestors to consider how they are allocating to traditional fixed income. Areinvestors increasing their risk tolerance? Where are risks being mostcompensated? What are the dominant forces driving yield in the sub-assetclasses?

 

Addressing Inflationary Pressures in 2025

Economic growth is like an aircraft carrier that hasenormous momentum but is difficult to turn or stabilize if it starts to list.Persistent inflation and a looming recession, at opposite ends of the spectrum,may become tail risk events that keep the Fed and the CEB and politicians awakeat night. Awareness of key indicators could sharpen an investor’s edge,increase investment readiness and reduce their risks ahead.

 

Finding Alpha Across Private Credit Strategies

Credit strategies are changing and driving more profitwithin portfolios as LPs have sought greater diversifiers within the privatecredit space. Learn where investors are finding alpha across theever-increasing range of specialty, niche, and bespoke strategies.

 

Institutional Leadership Roundtable: Decision-Making inDisruptive Times

Leading institutional investors and asset owners shed lighton the most pressing investment and management issues facing theirorganizations. Under Chatham House Rules, they will vet tactics on global,social, market and environmental disruptions within the current environment.They will discuss topics that are strategically important to boards in today’sclimate. They will explore how global, social, market and environmentalpriorities have shifted. They will debate reasonable expectations forinvestment returns this year, and relay how they are streamlining governancepractices. This is an opportunity to hear best practices from institutionalleadership, develop strategies to maximize opportunities, and explore solutionsfor challenges to come.

REGISTRATION

INVESTORS: Complimentary Registration for all qualified investors. Email IR@marketsgroup.org for more information on obtaining a complimentary ticket.

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