The Investment Expert - Stockholm
 

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Financial Times Live, the global conferences and events arm of the Financial Times newspaper, gathers pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world’s most important economies and industries for a wide range of interactive, agenda-setting programmes that combine the power of on-site discussion and networking with the flexibility of live-streamed and on-demand broadcasting.
 
Chaired by senior journalists from the Financial Times and its group publications, the summits, conferences and strategic forums organised by FT Live provide audiences with the opportunity to listen to and interact with speakers of the highest calibre in lively and stimulating debates that cover the key issues of our time.
 
The Financial Times in 2013 celebrates 125 years as one of the world’s leading global business news organisations. With more than 600 journalists worldwide, the FT has a combined print and online average daily readership of 2.1 million people worldwide and a combined paid print and digital circulation of more than 600,000. FT.com has over 5 million registered users.
 
Please visit: www.ft-live.com
 

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nrpn (Nordic Region Pensions & Investment News) is the first magazine dedicated to institutional investment and pension fund issues in the Nordic region providing news, information and analysis on all aspects of the investment of employer-supported retirement institutions. Since our establishment in 2004 we have been providing thorough coverage of investment trends, the operation of the institutional fund management industry, analysis of regulatory changes both on a Nordic and EU level, as well as timely and analytical intelligence on the investment intentions of pension institutions. 
 
Please visit: www.nrpn-online.com 
 


Lead sponsor
 
 
       
 

Fidelity Worldwide Investment was established in 1969 and provides asset management services to investors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. We manage assets worth more than €180* billion for millions of investors around the world. We believe Fidelity's success as an international financial services provider is a result of our commitment to act in the best interests of our clients. Not only do we strive to achieve the best investment returns, we continue to invest heavily in technology to make our business as efficient as possible.

At Fidelity, we've always been committed to carrying out fundamental in-depth research on the companies we invest in. Fidelity's investment philosophy at a glance:

  • Commitment to fundamental in-depth research
  • Access to one of the largest in-house research networks in the industry
  • Global communications network connecting investment professionals

Fidelity has presence in the Nordic region since 1996 when the Stockholm office was set up.

 
*Per December 31, 2012 
 

Lead sponsor
 
     
 
ING Investment Management International (INGIM) is a global asset manager and part of ING Group, a global financial institution of Dutch origin. ING Investment Management International manages approximately 183 billion (as of 31/12/2012) for institutions and individual investors worldwide. INGIM employs over 1200 staff and is active in 18 countries across Europe, Middle East, Asia and America. INGIM applies its proprietary research and analysis, global resources and risk management to offer a wide variety of strategies, investment vehicles and advisory services in all major asset classes and investment styles. The Nordics are home to many of our valued clients.
 
Please visit: www.ingim.com  
 

Lead sponsor 
    
Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price is an independent global asset management firm that offers investors a combination of investment management excellence, world-class service and trusted guidance. The firm has offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

The group follows a 'clients first' principle, which requires a disciplined approach to growth. Other hallmarks of the firm include its collaborative culture, as well as a commitment to fundamental research, which is undertaken by an extensive global network of investment professionals. The firm is publicly-traded and enjoys strong professional tenure, with significant employee-ownership.

Today, the group manages assets on behalf of many of the world's leading corporations, pension funds, sovereign entities and financial intermediaries. The group benefits from a strong financial position, with no outstanding long-term debt and a significant cash position.

T. ROWE PRICE, INVEST WITH CONFIDENCE and the Bighorn Sheep design are, collectively and/or apart, trademarks or registered trademarks of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. in the United States, European Union, and other countries. 


Associate sponsor
  
Aberdeen Asset Management is a global investment management group, managing assets for both institutional and retail clients from offices around the world. Clients access our investment expertise drawn from three main asset classes: equities, fixed income and property, as well as tailored solutions. We invest worldwide and follow a predominantly long-only approach, based on fundamentally sound investments. Our investment teams are based in the markets or regions in which they invest. Currently we have a presence in 23 countries with 31 offices and over 2,000 staff, managing assets of €246.5 billion for clients around the world (as at 28 February 2013).

Our mission is to deliver superior asset performance and exemplary client service, through consistent active management processes across diverse asset classes. At Aberdeen, asset management is the sole focus and we value original thinking, due diligence and first-hand research.

Please visit: www.aberdeen-asset.com


Associate sponsor 

 
 
Aviva Investors provides asset management services to institutional investors. We operate around the world, employing more than 1,200 employees in 15 countries.

 

As part of Aviva, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, we can help corporate and institutional clients anywhere in the world. Most of our £274* billion under management is in fixed income, real estate and multi-asset solutions, and a range of other capabilities across all major asset classes.

 

Our clients include pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, national and local government bodies, wealth managers, charities and companies. Our investment services include:

  • Bespoke investment and risk management solutions
  • Absolute return and long-only global fixed income strategies
  • Direct and indirect global real estate
  • Global, regional and style equity strategies.   
Please visit:  www.avivainvestors.se

*As at 31 December 2012
 

Associate sponsor
  

BNY Mellon Investment Management is the global investment management arm of BNY Mellon, one of the world’s major financial services groups with operations in 36 countries serving more than 100 markets and with over $1.4 trillion in assets under management. At BNY Mellon Investment Management, our goal is to build and manage investment strategies that address the ever changing needs of our clients.

Our multi-boutique investment management model encompasses the skills of world class specialist investment managers. Each has its own unique investment philosophy and proprietary investment process and each is a leader in its field.

Please visit: www.bnymellon.com


Media partner
 
 
     
 
 
FTfm is the FT's weekly supplement for the global fund management industry. It provides thought leadership for the asset management industry all over the world by analysing the important news stories on industry directions and trends, providing a forum for debate on the big issues and publishing high quality profiles of leading fund managers and top executives.
 
Please visit: www.ft.com/ftfm