2025 Global Investor Forum
New York Life Investments’ 7th annual Global Investor Forum was held June 10ᵗʰ–14ᵗʰ in New York City. Tailored to provide comprehensive insights into the current and future trends most pertinent to the investment community, the forum provided expert views on a range of topics, from macroeconomic and investment insights to key global developments across asset classes.
Resilience Amid Geopolitical Shocks: Navigating Disruption and Dislocation
Global Market Strategist at New York Life Investments, Michael LoGalbo, CFA, offers insights on portfolio positioning amid rising geopolitical tensions and outlines the ways investors can adapt to fragmentation, uncertainty, and global realignment.
Evergreen Private Equity Investing
Jeremy Held, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at Bow River Advisers, discussed the rise of evergreen structures in private equity, and highlighting how permanent capital can provide greater flexibility, alignment, and access for investors.
Trust Or Bust: The Next Era of Global Debt Sustainability
Julia Hermann, CFA, Global Market Strategist at New York Life Investments, examines the mounting challenges in sovereign debt markets, emphasizing how fiscal credibility and investor trust are becoming pivotal in shaping future debt trajectories.
Taxable Municipals: An Opportunity for International Investors
Beth Griper, Managing Director & Client Portfolio Manager at MacKay Shields, outlines how taxable munis present an overlooked opportunity for global portfolios and addresses credit strength, tax considerations, and comparative value in today’s fixed income landscape.
Global Market Strategy's Takeaways
Read the Global Market Strategy Team’s Recap of the 2025 Global Investor Forum. Their insights explore how investors can align portfolios with today’s market transitions—addressing policy uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, and the evolving debt landscape. Learn key allocation themes across equities, fixed income, and private markets.