Investing in emerging and developing markets offers a unique opportunity to generate yield while potentially financing positive social impact. For the first half of the year, emerging markets showed large amounts of volatility. Despite the selloff, some investors are taking bullish outlooks on the investments. What lessons from this year's geopolitical events can we now apply to discover cutting-edge opportunities? When evaluating emerging markets, how do investors calculate political risk, friendly-trade regimes, or effective infrastructure?

Moderator

Jonathan Wheatley

Emerging Markets Editor, Financial Times

Speakers

Ghadir Cooper

Global Head of Equities, Barings

Michał Krupiński

CEO, Bank Pekao SA

Andrew Newington

Partner, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Actis

Charles Robertson

Global Chief Economist and Head of Macro-Strategy, Renaissance Capital