Turn insight into action – step into the industry with confidence

This presentation delivers a high-level overview of public market asset classes. The session begins with equities, defining the nature of equity securities before comparing the active and passive investment approaches. It outlines the primary drivers of equity performance, specifically focusing on earnings growth and price-earnings multiples. The focus then shifts to fixed income securities, describing the distinct characteristics of government, corporate, and emerging market bonds; this section also includes a high-level description of how corporate bonds are at times packaged into structured transactions. The presentation concludes with a reference to derivatives, alternatives and to sustainability principles.

The asset management industry aims to invest money to help people, companies and charities meet their goals. Those goals could include growing the value of the portfolio and / or providing an income, perhaps while also considering the environmental impact of their investments.
> How do asset managers help clients achieve their long-term goals?
> How does it differ from other parts of finance?
> What type of jobs exist within the asset management industry?
> And what skills are required for different roles?

Join us to find out more about the industry and whether a career in asset management might be a good fit.

Equities are a cornerstone of global financial markets, representing ownership in companies and a key way investors participate in economic growth. This session explores pricing, and the roles played by analysts and market participants across the buy side and sell side. We’ll also look at industry dynamics and how broader forces such as geopolitics, economic conditions, regulation, and taxation influence equity markets. Join us to find out more about equities and whether this is an area you would like to explore in your career.

Every time you buy a share or a fund unit, you don’t actually hold the asset. You hold a claim on a chain of intermediaries.
Tokenisation is changing that relationship by putting ownership directly on-chain. In this talk I’ll explain what that shift looks like in practice, using real examples from building physically-backed tokenised commodity products, and explore what it means for the future of asset management, market access, and the kinds of roles that will exist in finance over the next decade.

Join Lidia as she goes beyond traditional finance and investing to uncover the deeper “why” behind your financial choices—before showing you the “how” through her 3-pillar VSE Intelligent Wealth Framework.

Discover how financial theory connects to your everyday habits, spending decisions, and long-term goals. Learn how to build financial confidence, make smarter money decisions, and take greater control of your financial future.

Whether you’re managing a student budget, planning for financial independence, or building lifelong wealth habits, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives and practical strategies to strengthen your financial well-being.

Lidia Treiber is a CFA charterholder and a recognised financial expert with nearly two decades of experience on Wall Street. She has held senior positions at prominent investment firms, including BlackRock, Wellington Management, Invesco, WisdomTree, and Moody’s. With a career that bridges asset management and advisory work, she offers deep expertise in traditional and alternative investments, with a speciality in exchange-traded funds.
*PLEASE NOTE THIS PRESENTATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE*

Join industry expert Anthony Cheung for a high-impact, interactive session designed to help students and graduates strengthen their applications and approach the recruitment process with confidence.
This practical workshop combines CV optimisation with mindset coaching, giving attendees clear insight into what strong applications look like, the common mistakes to avoid, and how to present their experience, skills, and potential more effectively.
Students will take part in a live group CV review, explore real examples of successful and weaker applications, and learn strategies for building resilience, handling rejection, and maintaining momentum in a competitive job market.
This is a focused, practical session designed to build both capability and confidence ahead of the upcoming simulation experiences.

Having a goal is one thing. Knowing how to achieve it is another.
Whether you’re preparing for an internship, graduate role, interview, assessment centre or simply looking to build new skills, the challenge is often turning good intentions into meaningful action.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn a practical five-step method for transforming a vague goal into genuine readiness, while using AI as a powerful tool to support your learning and development.
Together, we’ll explore how to:
> Define a clear and achievable goal
> Identify the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed
> Use AI effectively to accelerate learning and close knowledge gaps
> Organise information, resources and preparation in a structured way
> Practise and refine your approach until you’re ready to perform with confidence
Prior to the live workshop, participants will receive preparation materials and be encouraged to apply the framework to a goal of their own, allowing for a more practical and personalised learning experience during the session.
Whether you’re focused on career development, academic success or building confidence for future opportunities, you’ll leave with a repeatable framework that can help you achieve better results and make AI work more effectively for you.