Free reader event: The future of private investing

It has been a tumultuous year for private investors as global markets react to rising inflation and interest rates, making the search for future growth an even harder task.

As the world continues on a path of rapid transformation, investors are having to rebalance their portfolios and anticipate key trends — and the FT’s next reader event is designed with this in mind.

Organised by FT Money’s sister publication, Investors’ Chronicle, this two day digital event on June 15-16 will bring together experts from across the financial industry, from advisers to fund managers, to share exclusive insights and unearth key trends for investors in the months to come.

In the post-pandemic world, which industries are bound to grow and which will struggle to bounce back? How should the changing investment landscape be reflected in your asset allocation strategy — and what can investors expect as the world continues on a path towards net zero?

FT Money readers can register and watch all of the sessions free, using the link below, plus they will have the chance to put their questions directly to the experts on the day via interactive Q&A sessions.

Programme highlights include Deborah Meaden, star of BBC’s Dragons’ Den, in conversation with Investors’ Chronicle editor Rosie Carr about climate change, the rise of the green economy and where she sees the future of entrepreneurship.

Anne Glover, the venture capitalist and an adviser to Montanaro Global Innovations Fund, talks to funds editor Dave Baxter about the prospects for UK and global small-cap companies.

Dan Jones, deputy editor of Investors’ Chronicle, leads a panel on how to protect your investments from rising inflation featuring UBS chief economist Paul Donovan.

Mary Buffett, author of many bestselling books about Warren Buffett’s investment methods, will be speaking about the challenges of investing in a post-pandemic world.

Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer editor, leads a panel exploring how best to pass on wealth to the next generation, tackling common inheritance tax issues and how families can plan for these.

She also quizzes investment advisers including Justin King, founder of MFP Wealth Management, about the challenges of actively managing your portfolio through retirement.

Stephen Clapham, founder of research group Behind the Balance Sheet, leads a session educating UK stockpickers about which financial metrics can provide early warning signs that a company is in trouble.

Mitchell Labiak, the Investors’ Chronicle’s new property writer, will be leading a panel of experts discussing the future for commercial property and buy-to-let investing.

Other topics covered in the two-day event include investing for income, investment trusts, healthcare and using ETFs within your portfolio.

To view the full two-day programme and register for your free virtual ticket please visit FT.com/investmentevent where full terms and conditions can also be found.