Simon Blundell

Co-Heads of the European Fundamental Fixed Income Business BlackRock

Simon Blundell, Managing Director, co-heads the European Fundamental Fixed Income business for BlackRock. Prior to joining BlackRock in 2011, Simon was Head of Institutional Credit Portfolio Management at Aviva Investors where he oversaw assets across Euro, Sterling, and Global credit and aggregate products. Prior to joining Aviva in 2009, Simon spent 10 years at ABN AMRO Asset Management (later acquired by Fortis Investments where he stayed on for a year), most recently as Head of Credit. He previously held positions at HSBC Asset Management and Morgan Grenfell Asset Management.

Day 2 | 16th October

9:50 AM Global Investment Outlook Panel: Capturing global opportunities: Which allocation strategies should you consider to navigate heightened market volatility, tariffs, and macroeconomic dislocation?

In 2025, investors face geopolitical uncertainty, shifting central bank policies, and rapid tech disruption. With stretched U.S. valuations, capital is shifting to European, Asian, and emerging markets like Argentina and Turkey. AI-driven strategies are reshaping investment decisions, making adaptability key to managing risk and capturing global opportunities in both traditional and alternative markets.

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