SMIFUK Conference

Europe’s First Conference of Student-Managed Investment Funds

SMIFUK 2025

February 25th and 26th, 2025

What is SMIFUK

In 1952, the first Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) was established in the US, and today there are more than 400 funds with some managing tens of millions of dollars. An annual conference series entitled SMIFC has been held in Chicago, but prior to the inaugural SMIFUK22 event, no other international conferences existed to allow SMIF members to meet, attend workshops, exchange investment knowledge, and network with industry experts.

Following the success of the inaugural SMIFUK conference, it has expanded into a two-day event at the historic York Guildhall, inviting speakers from a wide range of professional backgrounds, along with SMIF members, alumni, and investment academics. In the past this has included, financial decision making and biases, asset pricing and market sentiment. Stock Pitch and Poster Competitions have been designed with the intention of both educating and engaging attendees while also offering incentives to support students.

Our aim is to continue bringing more funds from around Europe whom we have been able to make connections with this year, despite some being unable to attend the event. We hope this conference continues to reach even more students in the future and provide them with the chance to connect, learn from one another, share good practice, and support those who are looking to start their own student funds.

Previous Speakers Include

Vis Nayar

Global CIO - Equities, HSBC Asset Management

Parisa Rahnama

Portfolio Manager, Climate Asset Management

Chris Beauchamp

Chief Market Analyst, IG Group

Emily Peterson

Portfolio Director, Cazenove Capital

Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

HSBC Asset Management is a major global asset management firm managing assets totalling USD574 billion as at 30 September 2022, with well-established businesses in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas and the Middle East. We are the asset management division of, and wholly-owned by HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC Group), one of the largest financial services organisations in the world.

Our investment capabilities span across different asset classes - equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives and liquidity. HSBC Asset Management is well placed to provide a globally-consistent, disciplined investment process across our capabilities, drawing on the local knowledge and extensive expertise of our teams around the world.

Gold Sponsors

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is a UK-based professional body that offers qualifications and training for individuals in the financial services sector. Its focus areas include Risk and Compliance, as well as Financial Planning. CISI also fosters a vibrant community of professionals, providing members with access to exclusive webinars, industry events, and networking opportunities.

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