A look at investment directions and implementation through the prism of local portfolios

A look at investment directions and implementation through the prism of local portfolios with Blackrock 

As we enter the second half of 2025, asset allocators are increasingly split: while some maintain current exposures, others are rotating toward risk assets or defensive positions like cash and short-duration Treasuries. Notably, local and regional multi-asset portfolios have begun to diversify away from U.S.-centric allocations, favoring opportunities in Europe and APAC amid shifting capital flows and trade tensions. The BlackRock Investment Institute emphasizes a strategy of “be deliberate, defend, and diversify”—staying invested in equities but with a sharper focus on granular, alpha-seeking opportunities, while also exploring alternative diversifiers such as gold and private credit.

Speakers:
 
Nicole Chong, BlackRock EMEA Investment Strategy – Conducts multi-asset research to deliver investment trade ideas and market insights across index and alpha strategies to wealth and institutional clients. Within the team, her focus is on global macro.

Elissa Weinfeld, BlackRock EMEA Portfolio Analysis & Solutions – Conducts customized, outcome-oriented client portfolio analysis with a focus on portfolio construction and risk management to assist with asset allocation, portfolio structure, and implementation decisions. This is executed across multiple asset classes and includes active and index products.

Registration through this link: https://cvent.me/EvW9mv.