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How did we find out? We brought them together to discuss what was on their minds. It seems whether you invest in euros, kroner, pounds, or francs, you have broadly the same concerns: good governance and finding the most efficient method to access markets while capturing the returns you need.
Eight of our European Forty Under Forty and special guests walked through the successes and frustrations they’ve experienced at their multi-billion investment houses.
Here are some discussion highlights: Risk factors have to be identified in a portfolio before even considering allocating assets; communication between boards and the investment team should be fluid and open; communication between boards and the investment team is not always fluid and open—which usually means the investors don’t have the authority they would like.
The group was worried about economic growth and over-regulation but positive that they could make a difference and improve the fiscal health of their pension funds.
These people are the future—we should listen to them—which is why we’re hosting more of these roundtables. Information is power, and we want to keep that power growing.