The Fiduciary Investors Symposium Digital 2020 global digital program addressed the pertinent issues for investors in navigating a crisis environment. It explored the leadership and investment issues in the short and long term including the disruption to portfolio construction, liquidity and risk management issues, and the need to fast-track purpose before profit. It explored the changing nature of the global economy and whether the status quo processes and behaviours that investment professionals undertake to tackle risks and opportunities will be sufficient in the future.

This online interactive conference brought together investors, academics and fund managers to share the stories and ideas around investment opportunities out of this crisis and how it can be an opportunity for a more equal and sustainable economy.

Florida: Opportunities in a crisis

Florida: Opportunities in a crisis

The Florida State Board of Administration has made some strategic moves to take advantage of opportunities in the dislocation, including in private equity, distressed debt and active listed equities.. But CIO, Ash Williams, is concerned about the underlying real economy.

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Episode 6 - Amanda White

The importance of engagement

30 mins.

In this episode Amanda White talks with engagement specialist at Robeco, Peter van der Werf, about the importance of engagement; what good engagement looks like; and what financially material sustainability themes are important right now. View more info
Episode 5 - Amanda White

Looking forward with the PRI

37 mins.

In conversation with Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the PRI, this episode looks specifically at some of the activities of the PRI and its engagement with stakeholders around COVID-19, their ESG priorities and what a sustainable recovery looks like. View more info
How can investors work together to combat inequality? In this podcast episode Amanda White speaks to the president of CalPERS, Henry Jones, about his own experience and the fund's journey in tackling diversity and inclusion, in particular issues of racism. View more info
Upcoming events
1 - 3 June, 2026Harvard University, USA,

Fiduciary Investors Symposium

This event looks at the challenges long-term investors face in an environment of disruption including ongoing geopolitical risk and shifts in global economic dynamics. By accessing faculty of Harvard’s esteemed university, this event will leave investors empowered to tackle disruption in their portfolios and working lives.

15 - 17 September, 2026Stanford University, USA,

Fiduciary Investors Symposium

The Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Stanford University celebrates the fast-moving change taking place in economies and communities and will examine the impact of innovation on our lives, workplaces and investments.