IQ-EQ Crossroads

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 annual industry event, gathering key experts and decision-makers from across the financial sector.

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’ve been honoured to host a variety of stand-out keynote speakers including Sir Alex Younger, Dr Pippa Malmgren, Roger Bootle, Diana Noble, Baroness Morrissey and Sir Bob Geldof.

The keynote speech is always followed by a dynamic panel session where experienced asset managers, owners and advisers dive further into the theme and its specific impacts on the private markets investment space.

We’re proud to have a number of established partners collaborating with us on this event: financial services group Nomura, law firm Latham & Watkins, and management consulting firm Bain & Company.

 

IQ-EQ Crossroads 2025: The shifting sands of global trade

This year’s Crossroads event, which took place in London on 7 May 2025, explored the impact of geopolitics and evolving national policies on private markets. With a focus on the opportunities that these shifts present, our speakers examined how private market participants can adapt and thrive in this new global environment.

Insights:

Insights from previous years

2024: Is the financial sector future-proofed?

2023: The rise of conscious capitalism