17 April 2025
On this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, host Ben Farmer is joined by Iain Campbell from Hymans Robertson and guest Paddy Dowdall, Assistant Executive Director at Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) for an insightful discussion on local and impact investing.
Throughout the episode, they give insight into:
Why local investment is more important than ever.
What it means to invest with impact.
Striking a balance between risk and return, and the importance of due diligence.
Drawing on his extensive experience, Paddy shares real examples from GMPF's local investment journey, the lessons learned and offers practical tips for others looking to make a meaningful difference through their investment strategy.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss anything further, please get in touch.
Paddy's LGC Investment Seminar session - What does Local Investing actually mean?
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Assistant Executive Director - Local Investments and Property, Greater Manchester Pension Fund
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