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Global Conference 2025

Multi-Asset Solutions for Financial Outperformance

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Multi-asset strategies are increasingly employed to shield portfolios from inflationary pressures, with a growing emphasis on private markets and inflation-linked securities. Tactical asset allocation flexibility is crucial for navigating changing inflationary environments. The interplay between public and private markets offers unique opportunities for diversification and potential inflation hedging. Balancing liquidity needs with long-term inflation protection goals is a key challenge. Technology-driven insights and advanced modeling tools are enhancing the ability to respond to inflationary scenarios and optimize risk management. Real assets are also gaining prominence in multi-asset inflation protection strategies, offering tangible value preservation in inflationary contexts. How can investors integrate private market investments into their multi-asset inflation protection strategies while maintaining adequate portfolio liquidity? What role do emerging technologies play in improving the accuracy and responsiveness of multi-asset portfolio adjustments in inflationary environments? 

    Moderator

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    Hartley Rogers

    Executive Co-Chairman, Hamilton Lane

    Speakers

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    Cheryl Alston

    Former Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund
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    Rishi Kapoor

    Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Investcorp
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    James Li

    Partner, President, Davidson Kempner Capital Management
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    Phil Waldeck

    CEO, PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions