With inflation rates not seen in decades, soaring energy prices, geopolitical disputes, and rapid climate changes as the backdrop for this year's Nordic Investment Conference, investors and investment managers seek to navigate the plethora of risks the coming decade.
The Nordic Investment Conference is a yearly event, and its purpose is to discuss current and relevant topics for the investment profession. It brings together local expertise and global perspectives.
"This year's conference draws a lot of interesting perspectives on relevant topics that investment management professionals must deal with the coming years. We were very pleased to have prominent Nordic and international speakers at the stage to share their expertise on some of the most pressing issues facing the financial industry, such as inflation, sustainability, and macroeconomic uncertainty," said Erlend Fredriksen, President of CFA Society Norway.
A high-level panel of experts from asset managers such as AP4, BlackRock, and NBIM were among the keynote speakers.
The conference highlighted that high inflation means that investors cannot rely on the last decade as a guide for the next, and – as a result – they must be ready to adapt their investment strategies. Increased tensions between the East and the West also points towards a growing polarization and threats of geopolitical conflicts. Simultaneously, there is a growing energy shortage, which means that the world yet again must rely on fossil fuels in order to secure electricity demand. This might temporarily set aside climate goals, with unintended risks to both biodiversity and the climate.
The conference was hosted by CFA Society Norway and Foreningen for Finansfag Norge in partnership with CFA Society Denmark/The Danish Finance Society, CFA Society Finland and CFA Society Sweden, and sponsored by Evli, BNY Mellon, Wellington Management, and Columbia Threadneedle Investments.