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WIN* - Widening Investor Networks

Discover our financial education initiative, WIN*.

WIN* aims to support those new to investing, acting as a trusted friend and family proxy.

WIN* resources and events will deliver independent guidance and practical tips to retail investors who want to identify:
• Their investment objectives
• The investment opportunities available to them
• How to get started
• How to monitor, update and develop their portfolio

WIN* is open to all, register below to hear about future events and resources. 

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September 2025 : Making the most of your portfolio: UK investing, tax wrappers and more

We are delighted to be hosting our next event alongside WIN* supporters City AM. 

When: Wednesday 17th September

  • 5:30pm - Arrival for in person guests
  • 6pm - Panel begins (event opens online)
  • 7:15pm - Drinks, nibbles and networking

Where: Law Debenture, 8th Floor, 100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG or on Webex

We will host two panel sessions:

UK investing: why it's worth it and what to look for 

Exploring the benefits of investing in the UK, what to look for from a UK fund or company and how to identify good value as well as exploring trends amongst UK investors. 

Efficient investing: tax wrappers, hidden fees and more

The session will look at tax efficiency when investing through an ISA or SIPP, understanding fees and when to outsource your investing.  

Both sessions will be moderated by City AM Managing Editor Rupert Hargreaves, our panellists include:

  • Law Debenture Portfolio Manager Laura Foll
  • interactive investor's Funds and Investment Education Editor Kyle Caldwell
  • St James's Place Senior Investment Specialist Nina Stanojevic
  • ShareSoc Non-Executive Director Mark Northway

Any questions? Email carmen.trinh@lawdeb.com 

February 2025 : Your pension: practical steps to get ahead

For many, understanding and managing their retirement savings can feel overwhelming. But getting the basics right, early, can help you be more confident about your future financial health.

Our panellists demystified your pension, sharing some simple steps to take now to better understand how your pension is invested, what this means for your future and what ongoing management you can do to keep things on the right track. 

It needn’t be time consuming nor complicated and your future self will thank you. They also discussed what to consider when you start to take your pension.

Our panel includes:

Sir Steve Webb, Partner at pensions consultancy LCP and former Pensions Minister. 

Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times.

Elizabeth Hartree, Independent Professional Pension Trustee and Head of Defined Contribution at LawDeb Pensions 

September 2024 : Get investing: what you need to know to take your first steps

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.

Legal disclaimer: We are not authorised to give financial advice. We recommend that you speak to a stockbroker or independent financial adviser before investing. To find out more about these professionals you can visit the Association of Investment Companies website where they have a detailed guide. 

Please remember that past performance is not a guide to future performance and that the value of an investment and the income derived from it can fall as well as rise and that you may not get back the amount originally invested. Nothing on this website should be construed as an investment recommendation or investment advice.