{"id":1424,"date":"2025-04-22T09:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/gb\/news\/iq-eq-crossroads-2025-to-explore-impact-of-geopolitical-changes-on-private-markets\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T07:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T07:26:48","slug":"iq-eq-crossroads-2025-to-explore-impact-of-geopolitical-changes-on-private-markets","status":"publish","type":"news_article","link":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/gb\/news\/iq-eq-crossroads-2025-to-explore-impact-of-geopolitical-changes-on-private-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"IQ-EQ Crossroads 2025 to explore impact of geopolitical changes on private markets\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IQ-EQ is pleased to announce the return of its flagship annual industry event on 7 May 2025. This year, IQ-EQ Crossroads will explore the impact of evolving national policies on private markets, focusing on the opportunities that these shift present.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IQ-EQ Crossroads is a unique cross-sector conference examining key themes impacting the global investment community. Since its inception in 2018, it has become our flagship event, gathering key experts and decision-makers together in central London from across the financial sector.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each year, the event focuses on a theme that reflects the current realities and challenges of the time, fostering insightful discussions and innovative solutions. Past themes have ranged from the future-proofing of the financial sector to the rise of conscious capitalism, and we\u2019ve been honoured to host a variety of stand-out keynote speakers including Dr Pippa Malmgren, Roger Bootle, Diana Noble, Baroness Morrissey and Sir Bob Geldof.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For our 2025 event, our sights are set on the current geopolitical environment and how it relates to private markets. First up we\u2019ll have a \u2018fireside chat\u2019 between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/people\/john-legrand\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">John Legrand<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our Deputy Group CEO and Regional CEO for the UK, Ireland and Crown Dependencies, and an exciting guest speaker who\u2019s well versed in geopolitics and will be sharing his fascinating perspective and insights into how firms can navigate the changing dynamics, adapt and thrive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by our Group Chief Commercial Officer, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/people\/richard-surrency\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richard Surrency<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, during which private market experts will further explore how evolving national policies and shifting geopolitical dynamics are shaping the landscape for investors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commenting on the plans for this year\u2019s Crossroads event, Richard said:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThrough this exclusive event we always strive to address the hottest topics impacting the private markets investment space. Given the ongoing shifts towards prioritising national interests in the U.S. and across Europe, geopolitics stood out as the natural theme for our 2025 conference and we\u2019re very excited about the agenda we have lined up for our clients and industry partners next month. We\u2019re also delighted to welcome back all of our established partners for this year\u2019s event \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomura.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nomura<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lw.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Latham &amp; Watkins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bain.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bain &amp; Company<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 and look forward to sharing further insights from the day\u2019s discussions once the event has taken place.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more detail on this year\u2019s event theme, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/shifting-sands-of-global-trade-private-markets-in-2025\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and for insights and videos from previous years\u2019 conferences, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/iq-eq-crossroads\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interested in attending?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Please contact your usual IQ-EQ contact to find out more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1425,"menu_order":0,"template":"","expertise":[284],"service_category":[],"class_list":["post-1424","news_article","type-news_article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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