Global Markets 2020 - New York City | Pensions & Investments | 1 October 2020 | TBA, New York City

The global economy has grown increasingly volatile over the past couple years due to uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Yet institutional investors remain interested in finding growth opportunities outside of their home economy. Markets in Latin America, Asia and Africa, as well as developing countries in Eastern Europe, have impending growth trends due to changing demographics and consumer habits, and investors are looking for ways to participate in this growth story.

Pensions & Investments’ Global Markets conference will provide an up-to-the-minute update on trends in the global economy, where the opportunities and challenges are, and what are the best methods for accessing specific markets. Whether investors are new to investing in global growth markets or are looking to update their strategies, this event will provide the background and information needed to create a global growth markets strategy that fits each fund’s objectives.

Topics for discussion include:
• Which markets hold the best potential for success? Valuations relative to risk – a look at various regions/countries
• What’s the role of manager selection and should you be Investing by region, country or sector?
• What are some key points for investors to keep in mind for due diligence?
• How/when to consider private investments, versus public investments?
• Strategies for achieving alpha in a dynamic global economic environment

In addition to hearing from economic and global markets experts, attendees will have the opportunity to hear case studies from pension funds, endowments, foundations and sovereign wealth funds. The day also includes ample time for networking with the speakers, experts and peer institutional investors.

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T.Rowe Price