Dr. Alberto Manconi has the reputation of giving interesting and interactive lectures; a perfect fit for Chairman of the Day during iFinance 2015. The following article, written by Dr. Manconi, is his consideration of the topics discussed during the event.
Jan Dwarshuis, Senior Asset Manager at Thirteen Asset Management AG, gives us insight in the Dutch natural gas industry. He highlights several developments and options we have within this sector.
Tristan Bierenbroodspot and David van Loo explain and discuss the value of corporate venturing. They also give insight in what kind of advantages are possible with implementing corporate venturing. Finally they conclude that a corporate venturing strategy can be necessity to maximize value.
Long time trader Martijn Rozemuller discusses the evolving nature of exchange traded funds and their growing popularity. Martijn gives insight into the issues that have made breaking into the fierce and competitive market of actively managed funds more difficult than one would expect. With experience in building his own company, Think ETF is on its way up as investors begin to appreciate the benefits associated with low risk tracking products.
Jos Koets, accredited mortgage consultant, talks about the current and future situations concerning the housing crisis. He describes in his article, among others, several effects that could arise, political interventions and the potential upcoming buyer crisis.
Mr. Ersintepe shares an interesting, but mostly forgotten investment opportunity with us: the (organic) food industry. He explains why this sector should not be overlooked by the investor community.
