Jacques Joakimides

Acropole AM is an active manager which offers a broad range of convertible bond products, from long only to alternative strategies. They manage portfolios with flexibility and precision, employing a global top-down and bottom-up investment process in terms of geographical and sector allocation. The firm concentrates on finding 'balanced convertibles' with an average delta near 50% aiming to exploit their convex characteristics and excellent risk/return profile.

FIM-F is an active investment manager following a growth-and-value investment style. Their investment philosophy emphasizes innovation, flexibility and customization to their clients' needs. Their investment approach is bottom-up, based on fundamental research and in-depth knowledge of the markets in which they specialize. Equity investments favor European large-cap companies. Proprietary research is shared within the Fortis Investments global network, and combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. Research focuses on valuation, assessing asset quality and identifying catalysts likely to unlock value. Fortis Investments emphasizes sector allocation over regional allocation. They follow long-only and long/short strategies. Fortis Investments emphasizes accountability. Within the allocation framework defined at the global level, small teams of portfolio managers operate autonomously under the supervision of the asset class CIO. The firm's products are managed using a core model portfolio, customized for each client.

LFDE employs an active conviction-based management and manages a range of funds primarily invested in equities, corporate bonds and convertible bonds. The firm aims to create sustainable value and capture performance regardless of market configurations. Their management approach, based on an in-depth knowledge of companies, allows them to overcome market movements.