WIN* - Widening Investor Networks

On September 25th we hosted our inaugural event, Get investing – what you need to know to take your first steps. A panel of finance and investment industry experts offered independent, easy to follow insights into getting your finances in order and the basics of investing.

Meet our speakers:

Alasdair Walker, CFP™ and Chartered Financial Planner – Handford Aitkenhead & Walker

Alasdair previously chaired the influential Expert Practitioner Panel at the Personal Finance Society, which supports and shares best practice across the sector and pushes for higher standards and better consumer outcomes. He is an award-winning CFP™ Professional and Chartered Financial Planner and holds the Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management, as well as being a qualified coach and mentor.

Emma Wall, Head of Investment Research & Analysis – Hargreaves Lansdown

Emma's responsible for developing and implementing the investment processes for Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management, including the Wealth Shortlist. With over 15 years of experience in the financial sector, she provides market leading views and analysis to investors worldwide. Emma's team provides strategic asset allocation, ESG analysis, and research on equities, funds, ETFs and investment trusts, to HL's self-select, advised and workplace clients.

Laura Foll, CFA and Portfolio Manager – Janus Henderson Investors

Laura Foll co-manages the UK equity income portfolio of the Law Debenture Corporation plc with James Henderson. She is also a Portfolio Manager on the Global Equity Income Team at Janus Henderson Investors. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has 15 years of financial industry experience.