Natixis Investment Managers’ 2024 Investment Forum Recap: Strategies for Success in a World in Flux

Financial professionals from the Latin America and U.S. Offshore community recently gathered in Houston, Texas for the Natixis Investment Managers’ 2024 Investment Forum. The event, which took place from May 15-17, brought together over a hundred industry experts to discuss strategies for navigating the current economic landscape.

The forum, with a central theme of taking on smart risk for a world in flux, featured a lineup of speakers including economists, portfolio managers, global macro strategists, research specialists, and even a former NASA astronaut. Philippe Setbon, CEO of Natixis Investment Managers, set the tone for the event by highlighting the increasing complexity in the asset management industry and the need for diversified solutions-oriented active managers.

Sophie del Campo, Executive Managing Director for Southern Europe, Latam & U.S. Offshore at Natixis Investment Managers, emphasized the importance of providing financial professionals with unique insights and solutions in the face of challenges such as high inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. She stressed the need to take on smart risk and rely on in-depth research and portfolio analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Throughout the forum, experts from DNCA, Loomis Sayles, Harris Associates, Mirova, Ossiam, Vaughan Nelson, Thematics, WCM, and Natixis IM Solutions shared strategies for building resilient and risk-efficient portfolios. Topics discussed included the impact of inflation, interest rates, and growth on portfolios, as well as trends in asset allocation.

Jack Janasiewicz, Lead Portfolio Strategist at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions – U.S., and Mabrouk Chetouane, Head of Global Market Strategy for Natixis Investment Managers Solutions – International, provided insights on how inflation, rates, and growth may affect different regions. They discussed the potential for rate cuts by major central banks and the impact on different asset classes.

The forum also highlighted actively managed strategies for adapting portfolios in uncertain markets, including flexible fixed income and growth strategies, as well as global diversification opportunities. Overall, the event provided attendees with valuable insights and ideas for navigating the evolving financial landscape.

For more information and insights from the Natixis Investment Managers’ 2024 Investment Forum, financial professionals can visit the Latin America or U.S. Offshore sections of the Natixis website.