There is no doubt the world is changing: the rules-based international system on which global trade and investment once relied is being undermined, global leaders are using trade as a weapon to wield influence and war is raging, including in regions critical to supply chain security. This uncertainty heightens the risk of geopolitical and geoeconomic shocks that can negatively impact assets, investments and economies.
Join investment leaders, experienced geopolitical analysts and former senior diplomats as we deep dive into what geopolitical risks investors must prepare for over the next 12 months. Together, we’ll examine the global and regional geopolitical and geoeconomic pressure points as well as unpack the principles and frameworks investors can use to understand and mitigate geopolitical and geoeconomic risk. We’ll also explore how in a world of seemingly constant change, investors can build, analyse and protect portfolios for the long term.
Head of Sustainable Product, APAC at FTSE Russell
Carmen Leung is the Head of Sustainable Product in the Asia-Pacific region and is part of the APAC leadership team. She oversees the development and management of sustainable products and solutions tailored to clients' needs.
Carmen joined FTSE Russell in December 2024 from Perpetual Group, where she was their Head of Product Strategy & Development, leading the firm's product strategy and development initiatives for Pendal. She brings over 20 years of experience in investment management, specialising in sustainable and impact products.
Co-CEO of RIAA
Estelle Parker leads RIAA’s research, certification, policy, standards and working group programs. She brings 20 years’ experience leading strategic initiatives as a diplomat, policy analyst, stakeholder manager and strategic planner with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Estelle served, inter alia, as Acting Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador to Mexico, Central America and Cuba; Deputy State Director (Victoria); Policy Adviser to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands; and as Director overseeing the development and management of bilateral relationships.
Estelle also worked for five years at the University of Melbourne, where she lectured in the Master of Public Policy and Management and Master of International Relations, and has experience on boards and committees. She is currently a member of the Principles for Responsible Investment’s Global Policy Reference Group and the Australian Government’s Natural Capital Working Group, as well as Convenor of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures official Consultation Group for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Estelle holds a Master of Public Policy and Management (First Class Honours), Master of Communications (With Distinction), Bachelor of Arts (av. First Class Honours) and Certificate in Business Sustainability Strategy.
