Topic:
2024 U.S. Election Insights: Navigating Policy and Political Risks for Investors
Synopsis:
In a year where more voters than ever in history will head to the polls, understanding the implications for investors is crucial. Libby Cantrill, Head of U.S. Public Policy at PIMCO, will offer insights into the 2024 U.S. election, including an analysis of what to expect from each presidential candidate's potential administration. She will also cover expectations for Congress's composition and address current issues in Washington, such as the U.S. debt trajectory. With her extensive experience in policy and political risk analysis, and her collaboration with PIMCO's Global Advisory Board (including external advisors such as Dr. Ben Bernanke, former Federal Reserve Chair), Libby provides valuable perspectives for investors.
Speaker:
Libby Cantrill, CFA
Head of US Public Policy/Managing Director
Pimco
Ms. Cantrill is head of U.S. public policy and a managing director in PIMCO's portfolio management group. In her role, she analyzes policy and political risk for the firm’s Investment Committee and leads U.S. policymaker engagement and policy strategy for the firm. She also works closely with PIMCO’s Global Advisory Board, led by former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke. She has served as a rotating member of the firm’s Executive Committee and is a founding member of PIMCO Families and PIMCO Women. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2007, she served as a legislative aide in the House of Representatives and also worked in the investment banking division at Morgan Stanley. She has 19 years of investment experience and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and received her undergraduate degree in economics from Brown University. Ms. Cantrill is a CFA charterholder and a regular contributor to Bloomberg and CNBC. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and sits on the boards of Covenant House New York and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA").
GETTING TO THE OFFICE
Address
· 401 Congress Ave, Suite 2200, Austin, TX 78701 (located in the Frost Tower Building)
Parking Garage
· Located next to JuiceLand on 4th St (between Congress Ave and Brazos St)
· May park in any unreserved spot
· Visitors should register their vehicle by scanning the QR code provided by CFA Society Austin
In the Frost Tower Building
· Use middle elevator bank on main floor to get to floor 22
· Do not check in with security in the main lobby—check in with front desk on floor 22
· Elevator access weekdays 7am to 7pm
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