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Newton investment conference 2010

The investment conference dates for 2010 are: Friday 12 November - London, Wednesday 17 November - Leeds and Thursday 18 November - Edinburgh. For more information please contact Johanna Thomas at or on +44 (0)207 163 2751.

Newton investment conference 2009

We held our annual investment conference in November 2009 at The Landmark Hotel in London.

The theme this year was Securing the future. Over the last two years, investors have experienced great insecurity about the fortunes of financial markets. At the event we reflected upon the events of those two years, as we believe that it is timely to consider the lessons that can be learned from the economic and financial-market turmoil that we have witnessed and to review the approaches that investors should take to secure their futures most successfully. We covered the performance of our various strategies, with an emphasis upon the importance of managing portfolio risk as well as seeking returns. We also explained how we are using our evolving investment themes to understand how the world is changing and the opportunities provided as a result.

For those unable to attend, or those that would like to see the individual sessions again, please go to www.newton.co.uk/securingthefuture. Each session is available to view as a webcast. You can also download the briefing brochure on the site.

Archive 2008

2008 Institutional investment briefing

Friday 21 November

The Landmark Hotel, London

This year we are celebrating Newton's 30th birthday and observing that, over the 30 years since our inception, there have been enormous changes in the investment landscape. It is intriguing to look back at some of those changes, and we are proud to reflect upon the strong performance that we have achieved on behalf of our clients over the last three decades. During the briefing, we will look back at some of the changes that we have witnessed since 1978 and at how our global, thematic approach has provided the perspective that has been vital to our clients' investment success.

However, it is the future that excites us most, and over the morning we will talk about how we are developing our themes to enable us to continue to exploit investment opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Subjects will include the implications of all change in a 'deleveraging' world, with particular focus upon the outlook for shareholders in banks and for investors in corporate bonds. We will also explore the prospects for energy and commodity markets, as identified in our Earth matters theme; and we will look at the exciting prospects for investment in developing economies.

Additionally we are pleased that the award-winning broadcaster, Andrew Marr, will be joining us as a guest speaker over lunch, during which he will provide a 30-year perspective on modern Britain.


If you require further information or would like to register for the forthcoming conference, please email

Webcasts 2008

Helena Morrissey, Chief executive officer

Jeff Munroe, Chief investment officer

A reminder of the importance of themes and perspective in investment management.

Iain Stewart, Investment manager, multi-asset
As the world moves from leverage to thrift we assess the history and impact of these changes.

Helena Morrissey, Chief executive officer
Given market performance is it time for a re-think in the investment industry?

Charlie French, Global analyst - financials
Sophia Whitbread, Global analyst - financials

Discussion of the key causes of the current banking crisis, how the
sector will evolve and where we see future investment opportunities.

Robert Canepa-Anson, Global analyst - chemicals, utilities and paper
Rob Marshall-Lee, Investment manager - Global equities/ Global analyst - special situations

Charles Whall, Global analyst - oil and gas

The world is rapidly approaching both energy and environmental crises unless
significant actions are taken.

Paul Brain, Investment manager - fixed income

The sell-off in Corporate bonds this year means they are priced for a very
severe negative economic outcome. In such an uncertain time for companies
ensuring you have some protection if things go wrong can be very important.

James Harries, Investment manager - global equities
Helena Morrissey, Chief executive officer

Jason Pidcock, Investment manager - Asian equities

Considering the long term investment attractions of Brazil and China with reference to the population dynamics, construction & reconstruction and security themes.