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Historically defined benefit and defined contribution plans have had a domestic bias, favoring a purely domestic fixed income exposure. Yet, in the search for investment return and improved diversification pensions are increasingly looking to go globally as a way to optimize their asset allocation, offering more provide better diversification across geographies, economic markets and different inflationary environments.

In this webinar session you will hear from  Michael Hasenstab on why now makes sense to adopt a global fixed income.

Speakers

Michael Hasenstab, Ph.D. (Speaker)

Executive Vice President - Chief Investment Officer, Templeton Global Macro

Michael is executive vice president and chief investment officer for Templeton Global Macro, which conducts in-depth global macroeconomic analysis covering thematic topics, regional and country analysis, and interest rate, currency and sovereign credit market outlooks. Templeton Global Macro offers global, unconstrained investment strategies through a variety of investment vehicles ranging from retail mutual funds to unregistered, privately offered hedge funds.

Michael is economic advisor to the CEO of Franklin Resources, Inc., providing his perspective and insight through the lens of Templeton Global Macro. In addition, he is a member of Franklin Resources' executive committee, a nine-member group responsible for shaping the company's overall strategy.

Michael initially joined Franklin Templeton Investments in July 1995. After a leave of absence to obtain his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, he rejoined the company in April 2001. He has worked and traveled extensively abroad, with a special focus on Asia. He has received numerous industry accolades throughout his career.

Michael holds a Ph.D. in economics from the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Management at Australian National University, a master's degree in economics of development from the Australian National University, and a B.A. in international relations/political economy from Carleton College in the United States.

Richard Herbert, CFA  (Moderator) 

Institutional Portfolio Manager, Templeton Global Macro

Richard is an institutional portfolio manager responsible for the Templeton Global Macro strategies at Franklin Templeton Investments.

As an integrated member of the investment team, Richard represents the Global Macro strategies by communicating the team's investment philosophy, process, positioning and macro outlook to domestic and international clients, as well as to external gatekeepers and decision makers. Templeton Global Macro offers global, unconstrained investment strategies through a variety of investment vehicles ranging from retail mutual funds to unregistered, privately offered hedge funds. Previously, Richard was a senior product manager with the Templeton Global Macro Product Management team at Franklin Templeton.

Richard joined Franklin Templeton in 2011 and earned a bachelor's degree in business finance, economics and statistics from California Polytechnic State University. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder.

Schedule

• Date: February 5th, 2019
• Time: 1:00PM to 1:45PM EST

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