Last year's push towards regional diversification sparked a strong rally in emerging markets. Rapid adoption of AI and technology, expanding inter-regional trade, weaker U.S. dollar, and discounted valuations all played a role.

Looking ahead, can emerging markets sustain this momentum? Could a new phase of sector diversification emerge, and what opportunities may arise?

Join us for an insightful breakfast discussion, as we hear from two industry experts, Jan de Bruijn, Client Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Equity team at Robeco, and Martin W. Hennecke, Head of Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory at St. James's Place.

About our speakers

Jan de Bruijn
Client Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Equity Team
Robeco

Prior to joining Robeco in 2018, Jan was Managing Partner of Sephira EM Asia, an Emerging Asia Equity fund based in London. Previously, he was Head of Global Emerging Markets at Mackenzie Investments and Head of Asian Equities at Lion Global Investments, both in Singapore, and held several roles as Lead Portfolio Manager of Asian related funds for Gartmore, Threadneedle, Scottish Widows and Shell Pension Fund. He started his career in the industry in 1992.

Jan holds a Bachelor's (Hons) in Economics from the University of Surrey and he holds the ASIP designation (UK CFA Qualification).

Martin W. Hennecke
Head of Investment Advisory
St. James’s Place – Asia & Middle East

With an extensive career in wealth management spanning over 20 years in Germany and Hong Kong, Martin W. Hennecke brings in depth industry and global markets expertise to St. James’s Place.

A strong advocate for ethical and professional advice, Martin is a sought after speaker at Investment Forums across Asia and well known through appearances on television and radio programs including Bloomberg, CNBC and CNA. Martin holds a 1st class (Hons) degree in International Business from Oxford Brookes University and an MBA (distinction) from HKUST Business School.

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