A CONVERGENCE OF CAPITAL, CAPABILITY AND CURATED EXPERIENCE
18 - 21 NOVEMBER 2026
ABOUT
This is not a conference.
This is The London Nexus — a precision-curated, invite-only experience where global capital allocators and investment managers converge in the world’s financial capital for deep dialogue, premium engagement, and unforgettable moments.
This experience is curated exclusively for:
Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs), Multi-managers, Family Offices, Wealth Managers, and Strategic Asset Allocators.
From private manager-hosted dinners to an exclusive convergence of insights at Rathbones, The London Nexus is designed to deliver strategic value through curated connections, not crowded rooms.
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Meet and engage directly with a curated set of global asset managers across a range of strategies — from fixed income and multi-asset to alternatives, emerging markets, and thematic investing. These are private, facilitated conversations – not product pitches.
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Every attendee is carefully selected. You will be engaging with like-minded DFMs, Multi-managers, Wealth Managers, and strategic allocators - creating opportunities for deeper relationships and meaningful collaboration.
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This is a highly focussed environment designed for face-to-face conversation, manager transparency, and high-impact discovery — hosted within private sessions and elegant spaces.
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Gain access to fresh thinking from some of the world’s most forward-looking minds in economics, geopolitics, AI, and future trends.
Participating managers
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
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18 November
Arrival in London
Dinner at The Ned -

19 November
Full day conference at Rathbones
Cocktails and industry networking
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20 November
Half day conference at Rathbones
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21 November
Springboks vs Ireland at AVIVA stadium, Dublin
*This is for the delegates’ cost.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
19 & 20 November 2026
Day 1 | 19 November
Rathbones: 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QN
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Craig Mockford
Prescient Fund Services -
James Kerr
Author of Legacy & High-Performance Expert -
Katherine Dryer
The Capital Group in partnership with PPS Investments -
James Thompson
Rathbones -
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Linda Schweitzer
Loomis Sayles and Company | Natixis Investment Managers -
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Carolyn Bell
Stonehage Fleming Asset Management -
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Liang Du
Prescient ChinaLars Hagenbuch
Riscura -
Every portfolio, active or passive is built on decisions: security, sector, index, weighting, manager. This session reframes the debate: blending the two isn't about cutting costs, it's about deliberately building positions to support your client's needs.
Alex Funk
PortfolioMetrix -
Lloyd Harris
Premier MitonAnish Shah
Premier Miton -
A new market regime is emerging. As the world's largest dedicated listed real assets manager, Cohen & Steers ($100 billion AUM) believes higher inflation, greater volatility and increasing scarcity will create a powerful backdrop for real assets. Supported by attractive valuations and structural growth drivers including AI infrastructure, deglobalization, demographic change and growing resource scarcity, global listed real assets are uniquely positioned to help investors build more resilient portfolios and capitalize on the opportunities of the next decade.
Vince Childers
Cohen and Steers -
Ben Timberlake, an esteemed author, journalist, and archaeologist, is renowned for his insightful talks on the science and history of fear, making decisions in high-risk environments, beyond resilience: post-traumatic growth, and archaeology in war zones.
Ben Timberlake
Security Specialist and Archaeologist in Iraq and Syria -
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Sushi Samba
110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY
Day 2 | 20 November
Rathbones: 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QN
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Kim Gibb
Prescient Fund Services -
Rathbones Wealth
Kevin Hinton
The Collaborative Exchange -
Ben Gilbert
Sarasin & Partners -
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Bastian Teichgreeber
Prescient Investment ManagementRoss Yammin
Laurium CapitalMark Perchtold
OMBA Advisory & Investments Ltd -
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Heather Hopkins
NextWealth
This agenda is subject to change at the discretion of the organisers.
GUEST SPEAKERS
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Author of Legacy & High-Performance ExpertJames Kerr is a bestselling author, high-performance consultant, and keynote speaker widely recognised for his 2013 global bestseller,
Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life.
He specialises in transformational culture change and has advised some of the world's most elite organisations, including Google, the US Special Forces, and Formula 1 teams.
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Security Specialist and Archaeologist in Iraq and SyriaBen Timberlake, an esteemed author, journalist, and archaeologist, is renowned for his insightful talks on the science and history of fear, making decisions in high-risk environments, beyond resilience: post-traumatic growth, and archaeology in war zones. His bestselling autobiography masterfully blends confessional narrative, classic reportage, and humour with deep dives into the neuroscience of risk, fanaticism, extreme sex, and addiction. Timberlake’s dynamic storytelling and profound understanding of these subjects have made him a sought-after speaker worldwide.
Having spent a significant part of his life in war-torn countries, Ben’s career is marked by a series of daring undercover missions that addressed nuclear terrorism, the Far Right, and the trafficking of people, wildlife, and looted antiquities. His talks, though not for the faint-hearted, are relentlessly positive and draw from his lifetime study of decision-making in high-risk environments. He advocates that failure is our greatest teacher and emphasizes the concept of post-traumatic growth, a step beyond mere resilience.
Ben is the author of “High Risk: A True Story of the SAS, Drugs and other Bad Behaviour” which was published in 2021. This book is an autobiography of Ben’s many lives starting with his first near-death experience, his time in the SAS, combat in Iraq, drugs and extreme sex. The book was described as “Funny, chaotic but unexpectedly profound..” by Times Magazine and has received similar descriptions from the Sunday Times and Vice.
Currently, Ben works in Iraq and Syria as an archaeologist, focusing on countering the trade in looted antiquities. His role in these regions highlights his commitment to preserving cultural heritage amidst conflict. This work is a continuation of his diverse career, which includes writing for prestigious publications like the Financial Times, The Guardian, and The Economist. Additionally, he has produced compelling documentaries for Channel 4 and the BBC, covering topics from Japanese mummies to prehistoric rock art.
Ben Timberlake’s extensive experience in high-risk environments and his profound insights into human psychology and resilience make him an exceptional speaker. His contributions to journalism, archaeology, and literature underscore his diverse talents and unwavering dedication to his fields of expertise.
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Founder and Managing Director at NextWealthIn a career spanning Toronto, Boston, Tokyo and London, Heather Hopkins is a data and research expert specialising in the UK financial adviser and retail wealth management markets. Heather is the Managing Director and Founder of NextWealth. She is also on the board of the Mercantile Investment Trust and Orbis Investments UK.