Our speakers will cover every major asset class and region, giving you a comprehensive overview of the latest news in the world's major markets.
Robin began his career as a Stockbroker on the global corporate dealing desk at Dealwise (now TD Waterhouse) with a move to BWD Rensburg (now Investec) as a Discretionary Investment Manager in 2004. Before joining the investment management team at Lupton Fawcett Solicitors in 2012 Robin also gained significant experience as an independent financial adviser. Robin brings a great deal of knowledge and skill, enhancing the RSMR research team. Robin reports to Ken Rayner, CEO, and his main responsibilities are to manage and grow the discretionary funds service. Robin works with both consultancy and portfolio clients in the sphere of general research with a spotlight on ethical & SRI funds and investment trusts.
Mike joined Allianz Global Investors in 2015 as a senior portfolio manager and has 22 years’ experience in fixed income markets. Mike is head of AllianzGI's Macro Unconstrained Fixed Income Team and is the lead portfolio manager on the Allianz Gilt Yield, Allianz Strategic Bond and Allianz Index-Linked Gilt Fund. Prior to joining AllianzGI, Mike worked with M&G in London for 12 years running bond portfolios, and prior to that at Premier Asset Management. As well as depth of experience, Mike’s experience has breadth, including not only UK Bonds but also emerging markets and global mandates.
Nicolas is a Senior Portfolio Manager and forms part of the Investment Grade Credit team within our global Active Fixed Income platform. He is responsible for managing both global and sterling credit portfolios. He is the lead portfolio manager of the AXA Sterling Credit Short Duration Bond Fund, the AXA Global Short Duration Bond Fund and AXA WF Global Short Duration Bonds fund. In addition to his portfolio management responsibilities, Nicolas heads the Sterling Credit Alpha Group during the Fixed Income Department’s quarterly Forecasting Forum and is responsible for providing relative value coverage of various sectors within AXA IM’s Portfolio Manager Analyst credit research organisation. Nicolas initially joined AXA IM in 2006. Prior to his appointment within the investment team, he was a fixed income product specialist responsible for the development of the UK, US and high yield product ranges. Nicolas holds two Master’s degrees, one in Diplomacy and International Strategy from the London School of Economics and one in IT Engineering from Telecom Sud Paris. He is also a CFA Charterholder. In August 2017, Nicolas was among 25 European investment professionals named a “Rising Star of Asset Management” by the Financial News.
Torcail is an investment manager in the Credit Team and co-manager of our Strategic Bond funds. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2008. He also leads the Crossover Portfolio Group and is a member of the Multi Asset and Income Leadership Group. Torcail graduated BA in Geography from the University of Cambridge in 2002 and MPhil in Management, Economics and International Relations from the University of St Andrews in 2005. He is a member of the CFA Society of the UK (CFA UK).
Will is an associate portfolio manager and research analyst on the Global Fixed Income team. He joined the firm in June 2015 and is based out of the office of Brandywine Global Investment Management (Europe) Ltd. in London. Previously, he was a European high yield analyst with Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank in London (2013-2015). William has also worked for Deutsche Bank Securities (New York)(2011-2012). He earned his M.Sc. in Carbon Management and Economics from the University of Edinburgh Business School and his B.Sc. in Environmental Geoscience from Durham University. He holds the UK Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a member of the CFA Society of the United Kingdom.