On Demand: Economies and elections - What really happened in 2024, what’s next, and how will it affect markets and financial advice in 2025?
Many anticipated 2024 would be a year of change, but no one was quite sure of the implications this would bring. While elections and budgets always bring changes, 2024 had more than its fair share of pivotal moments.
Now, with the US election result and the Autumn Budget delivered, the future is clearer – but what impact will it all have on financial advice and investments in 2025?
Access this on demand webinar, to uncover everything you need to know as we end 2024 and begin 2025. We'll discuss:
- Why 2024 was a pivotal year, and what we predicted might happen
- What actually happened and how this affected investments
- How the UK Autumn Budget and US elections have shaped the 2025 market outlook
- The impacts on IHT planning and how advisers will need to adapt
- What else is on the horizon as we look ahead
About the speakers:
Rob Gleeson, Chief Investment Officer, FE Investments
After graduating in Economics from Swansea University, Rob joined FE fundinfo in 2005. Working initially as a data analyst, he was responsible for redeveloping the company’s data systems as well as creating new fund databases. Rob became a fund analyst in 2008 and produced research that was published on Trustnet and in the trade and national press. Rob gained the CFA charter in 2009 and led the creation of FE Investments business in 2010. He currently heads up the investment team and is responsible for developing new products and processes as well as managing its range of managed portfolios.
Alistair McQueen, Head of Savings and Retirement, Aviva
Alistair McQueen is head of savings and retirement at Aviva. Alistair leads Aviva’s pensions business, helping six million people save for and live in retirement. Alistair represents Aviva in the media and with government. He is also a member of the Association of British Insurers’ retirement working group; the Money and Pensions Service long-term savings challenge group; the Department for Work & Pensions Mid-life-MOT board; the Business in the Community Age Leadership Team; and sits on the advisory board of Bravestarts – a social enterprise with the goal of supporting a fuller working life.
Alistair holds a degree in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.
Dan Middleton, Head of Business Development, FE Investments
Dan is a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience driving growth and building strategic partnerships. In his current role at FE Investments, he leads the business development team, focusing on expanding the firm's reach within the intermediary market.
Joining the business 10 years ago, Dan served as a successful business development manager helping scale the proposition from infancy to the £4b managed today. His deep understanding of financial planning and the intermediary landscape has been instrumental in the firm's continued success.