For professional investors only
Active Partnership in Action: Building the Right Blend
Thursday 26 November, Emirates Stadium
10.00 – 18.00 GMT
 
Set against the backdrop of Emirates Stadium, Columbia Threadneedle Investments' flagship adviser event is designed to bring together the ideas, insights and practical solutions shaping the future of multi-asset investing and financial advice.

You'll gain access to Columbia Threadneedle's investment specialists and external experts, with time to network with peers, share perspectives and take part in adviser-focused seminars.

The day will combine market insight, investment expertise, technology perspectives and real-world adviser experience to help UK financial advisers navigate an increasingly complex environment. Sessions will explore today's economic backdrop, resilient portfolio construction, the evolving role of multi-asset investing and how advisers are adapting to changing client expectations.

The event will close with an inspiring keynote from one of the UK's most respected figures in elite sport and performance, followed by drinks, networking and an optional Emirates Stadium tour.
Emirates Stadium, Home of Arsenal Football Club
Registration
If available, are you interested in a tour of the Emirates Stadium *
 


Agenda
Time Session Details and Presenter
10.00 - 10.30 Breakfast & Registration
10.30 - 10.40 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Michaela Collet Jackson, Head of EMEA Distribution & Marketing
10.40 - 11.10 Understanding Today's Investment Environment
Anthony Willis, Senior Economist, Multi-Asset Solutions team
11.10 - 11.40 The Art of the Blend: Multi-Asset Investing in an Uncertain World
Paul Niven, Head of Multi-Asset & Keith Balmer, Portfolio Manager, CT Universal MAP
11.40 - 12.00 Morning Break
12.00 - 12.45 Future of Advice 2030: Blending Technology and Human Expertise
Expert Panel
12.45 - 13.15 Portfolio Manager Insights: Lifting the Lid on Universal
Columbia Threadneedle Portfolio Managers
13.15 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 14.30 Getting the CIP Blend Right
Adviser Edge Team
14.30 - 15.00 Fireside chat with Andy Parsons, Head of Investments and Protection at Defaqto
15.00 - 15.30 Afternoon Break
15.30 - 16.00 Keynote: The Winning Blend - Lessons from Elite Performance – Sir Clive Woodward
16.00 - 16.05 Closing Remarks
16.05 - 18.00 Drinks Reception and Stadium Tours
18.00 Close
 
Please note: All times above are in GMT.
 
Learning Objectives
By the end of this event, delegates will:
  1. Understand how today's market environment is shaping the future of multi-asset investing and portfolio construction.
  2. Explore how advisers can successfully blend investment expertise, technology and human insight to meet evolving client expectations.
  3. Identify opportunities to build better client outcomes through effective portfolio blending, due diligence and active partnership.
Venue


Emirates Stadium
Royal Oak
Hornsey Rd
London, England
N7 7AJ


Download the Emirates Stadium Travel Guide
Travelling to Emirates Stadium
 
For delegates traveling into London by rail, the table highlights the most convenient routes from major mainline stations to Emirates Stadium, alternatively plan your route with the TfL journey planner tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey
 
Station Quickest Route to Emirates Stadium
Blackfriars Thameslink to Finsbury Park.
Cannon Street 15 minute walk to Moorgate, then Great Northern trainline to Drayton Park.
Charing Cross Northern line to Warren Street, then Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Euston Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Fenchurch Street Direct mainline station shown; onward Underground or Elizabeth line journey required to Moorgate.
King's Cross & St Pancras Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Liverpool Street Moorgate interchange for Great Northern trainline to Drayton Park.
London Bridge Northern line to Moorgate, then Victoria line to Finsbury Park or Great Northern trainline to Drayton Park.
Marylebone Bakerloo line to Oxford Circus, then Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Moorgate Great Northern trainline to Drayton Park.
Paddington Circle or Metropolitan line to King's Cross, then Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Victoria Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Waterloo Northern line to Warren Street, then Victoria line to Finsbury Park.
Parking
Note, parking is available: limited availability allocated on a first come serve basis – email our events team.
 
Register Your Place Today
We look forward to welcoming you at this event. If you have any queries, please contact Columbia_Threadneedle_Distribution_Events@columbiathreadneedle.com
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