3-day in-person event discussing perspectives on critical issues impacting markets
The Program
This year’s annual Global Investor Forum hosted by the Franklin Templeton Institute in New York City explored “The Known Unknowns: Navigating Uncertainty with Resilience and Insight”. Uncertainty is an inescapable fact of life, shaping our decisions both as investors and individuals. How we choose to respond is critical to our success in facing the “known unknowns” posed by a world rife with market, geopolitical and health challenges.
Internal and external speakers with expertise across economics, history, foreign policy, sustainability and investment management discussed the current investment landscape and shared thought-provoking perspectives on how to successfully navigate uncertainty in every sphere of life: as professionals, individuals, and investors.
Exclusive forum for Senior Executives from financial institutions
Presentations, Panel Discussions and Breakout Sessions on topical themes
The current Investment Landscape, Sustainability, The rise of Blockchain, Opportunities in Today’s Private Markets
Leading experts delivering actionable insights
Providing thought-provoking perspectives on how to successfully navigate uncertainty as professionals, individuals, and investors
Themes & sessions
Megatrends Changing the Asset Management Industry
(Following Welcome & Introduction from Michael Foley, Head of US Institutional)
Moderator: Adele Taylor
Head of Strategy & Corporate Development, Franklin Templeton
Jenny Johnson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc.
Sandy Kaul
Senior Vice President, Franklin Templeton
Adam Spector
Head of Global Distribution, Franklin Templeton
Managing Partner, Brandywine Global
A World at Risk: Geopolitics, Pandemics and the Changing Economy
Moderator: Katie Klingensmith
Portfolio Specialist Group, Brandywine Global
Sonal Desai, Ph.D.
Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group®
Michael Hasenstab, Ph.D.
Chief Investment Officer, Templeton Global Macro
David Hoffman, CFA
Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Brandywine Global
Ken Leech
Chief Investment Officer, Western Asset Management
Equity Markets: Bear, Bull or Pig?
Moderator: Ed Perks, CFA
President & Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions
Scott Glasser
Chief Investment Officer, ClearBridge Investments
Michael McCarthy, CFA
Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Equity Group
John Reynolds
Portfolio Manager, Templeton Global Equity Group
The Diverging Emerging Markets
Moderator: Stephen H. Dover, CFA
Chief Market Strategist, Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Institute
Manraj Sekhon, CFA
Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity
Nicholas Hardingham, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group
Calvin Ho, Ph.D.
Director of Research, Templeton Global Macro
Andrew Mathewson, CFA
Co-manager, Global Emerging Markets Strategy, Martin Currie
Opportunities in Today's Private Markets
Moderator: Jing Vivatrat
President and Chief Operating Officer, Franklin Templeton Asia Pacific Alternatives
David Gilbert
Chief Executive Officer, Clarion Partners
David Manlowe
Chief Operating Officer & Head of Research, Benefit Street Partners
Wilson Warren
Partner & President, Lexington Partners
ESG: Divest or Engage?
Anne Simpson
Global Head of Sustainability, Franklin Templeton
Moderated question and answer session with
Julian Ide, Head of EMEA Distribution, Franklin Templeton
Chief Executive Officer, Martin Currie