Note the use of the word “could” – after all, the third section of my speech today will take us well and truly into the realm of hypothesis, the world of “what ifs” – or, to continue our hiking tour metaphor, the time after the lunch break on the summit. 2.
Financial markets: The current landscape I would like to start with the current scenery in the financial markets. As portfolio managers and investment managers, analysing the financial markets is your day-today business. The agenda for tomorrow’s conference gives you a great opportunity to exchange views on the outlook and trends in financial markets.