MacroMatters Blog: 7 Questions for '17

New developments in battery technology are changing the way we transport and power the world, with innovation happening all along the value chain. Significant progress has been made to improve the energy density, price, lifeline and safety of batteries while mitigating the impact on the environment.

Join Aanand Venkatramanan, Head of ETF Investment Strategies and Mark Higgins, COO, Strategen to hear insights about the global battery technology investment case.

They will cover topics including:

Demystifying the global battery technology investment case

What is the growth potential of the global battery industry and what is driving it??

How does the explosive growth in electric vehicles, grid-connected energy storage and other technology breakthroughs impact this investment case?

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In 2019, the key question is how tightening financial conditions will affect heavily indebted borrowers – and whether this raises the risk of recession. In his annual outlook, Chief Investment Officer Anton Eser discusses where the next vulnerabilities might emerge, what monetary and fiscal policy support might look like, and what all this means for investors.

Highlights from LGIM's inclusion week events in September 2018

The world is changing, with Brexit, Climate Change and Robotics all potentially impacting investment decisions. Industry experts will provide their insight on such topics at LGIM’s Investment Conference 2019 on the 29 January. Email LGIMevents@lgim.com to register your place

Join Howie Li, Head of ETFs, as he is interviewed by David Stevenson, FT columnist, to discuss L&G ETF’s new core equity ETF range.

They will cover topics such as:

•Why should investors now expect more from their core equity solutions?
•What should investors be considering when evaluating the index design of their core equity holdings?
•What potential opportunities does this create for investors?
•Q&A

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It has been 5 years since inception for the Multi-Index growth funds. The Multi-Index team talk about the story so far.

Overview and agenda

The current equities bull market is now the longest on record according to S&P Dow Jones indices data. While there is some debate about when it started, there is broad agreement we are likely now in its late stages. L&G ETF, to help investors start preparing for its potential ending, is presenting a live and interactive webinar covering these key topics:

•Where are we potentially in the cycle?
•What is portfolio construction and preparing for a possible bear market?
•Importance of diversification in a typical investment portfolio
•What are safe haven assets and how can they be added to a typical portfolio?

Introduction to the Future World Blog

Francis Chua provides a quarterly update on the funds

Watch the latest Talking Factsheet from Square Mile with Alex Farlow, Head of Risk Based Solutions Research, discussing the L&G Multi-Index Funds.

As growth picks up in the global economy, we expect economies to consume more resources to continue expanding and that demand may put upward pressure on commodity prices. Yet there may also be head winds. Are commodities on the way up? What next for China? What will populism throw up next?

In addition, commodities are typically driven by underlying factors unconnected to those driving equities and fixed income. This means they offer the potential for uncorrelated returns and an allocation to commodities can is one of the ways to diversify a typical portfolio.

From robotics to cyber security, what are the potential opportunities?

Our world is being transformed as a new wave of innovation, often technology-led, challenges every aspect of how we live and work. For investors, this could bring new investment opportunities, with the potential for higher growth than traditional investments.

Please register to join the discussion about this key emerging megatrend and the potential opportunities being created

June 14 2018 at 10am (London) / 11am (CET)

Agenda

- Welcome and introduction to L&G ETF: Simon Hynes, Head of Retail Distribution, EMEA

- Research-led overview of the disruptive technology investment theme: Nick Hartley, Co-Head of Active Equities

- Potential ways to access this investment theme: Howie Li, Head of ETFs

In this short three minute video hosted at the Professional Adviser 360 Conference, Justin Onuekwusi, Fund Manager at Legal & General Investment Management, discusses the market conditions facing investors and the signs that could signal a potential bear market.

We are all prone to psychological traps that can negatively impact our investment decisions. To mitigate these behavioural biases, it is essential to first recognise they exist and implement a disciplined investment process to help avoid them.

An introduction to LGIM's Multi Asset Capabilities

Justin Onuekwusi presents the Q1 2018 update for the Multi-Index funds

Magdalena Polan and Erik Lueth present quarterly quick-fire questions for Q1 2018

Showcasing how LGIM uses its scale and influence to bring about real, positive change to create sustainable investor value

Martin Reeves and Sophia Hunt talk about our global high yield offerings.