Emerging markets are no longer the volatile sideshow, they’re centre stage for next-generation growth and innovation. Leading fund selectors and managers from EQ Investors, Carmignac, Franklin Templeton, and Rathbones Asset Management dissect what’s propelling EM equities beyond old-school narratives. They debate risks from Middle East geopolitics and currency shifts to AI’s quiet revolution, and challenge the outdated valuation gap with developed markets. 

Fund Selector: 

• Matt Wiles, Head of Fund Research, EQ Investors 

Speakers: 

• Naomi Waistell, Fund Manager, Carmignac
• Elias Elias, Client Portfolio Manager, Franklin Templeton  
• Tim Love, Fund Manager, Rathbone SICAV Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Rathbones Asset Management

Learning outcomes: 

• The macro-economic backdrop for GEM  
• How attractively priced GEM appears against developed markets  
• Identifying opportunities and managing tail risk

Chapters

• 06:06 Macro Environment and Geopolitical Risks (Iran conflict, energy)
• 09:45 AI, Technology and Emerging Markets
• 28:00 Emerging Markets vs Developed Markets: Dollar, Debt, & Valuations
• 35:09 Risks: Fertiliser, Commodities, Supply Chains and Diversification
• 42:31 Portfolio Construction: Time Horizon, Allocation, Styles & Risk Management