From Z/Yen

The Long Finance Futurists’ Forum has kicked off its activities by taking a view from 1930 – what would investment advisors have advised then? Why? How did they do? Read the thinkpiece Where Shall I Invest? to find out more.

We will next tackle the view from 2010 to 2050 – what will shape the value of investments and hence the implications for the financial services industry. If you would like to join us, email to l3f@samiconsulting.co.uk or post your comments on this wiki.

Events

Invitation to work on the future of finance - 20 September 2010 - 10:00 to 13:00 - Guildhall, London

As part of the Long Finance Foundation’s programme, the Long Finance Forum of Futurists (L3F) is developing scenarios for the global economy and society, and the implications for financial services in the immediate future. The sectors to be considered include insurance, asset management, banking, and professional services.

The Forum has created outline scenarios for 2030 and for 2050, and we are exposing them for testing, refining and development on 20th September, at Guildhall, before the Long Finance Foundation event.

The event promises to be an opportunity to both contribute to the long term thinking of finance as well as to work with your peers in a stimulating environment. If you have not worked with scenarios before you will enjoy the experience; if you have, you will know how exhilarating it is to “see” views of the future and to discover the implications – both expected and unexpected.

The event runs from 10:00 to 13:00 on 20th September in the Crypt at the Guildhall. It will be facilitated by the members of the Forum. There is no charge but for security purposes only those registered will be able to get into Guildhall. If you would like to reserve a place, please email l3f@samiconsulting.co.uk.

Briefing materials will be circulated to participants on 13th September.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Long Foundation Futurist Forum

Martin Duckworth (SAMI Consulting) Ilaria Frau-Hipps (University of Cambridge) Michael Mainelli (Z/Yen) Gill Ringland (SAMI Consulting) Chris Skinner (F S Club) Richard Walsh (SAMI Consulting) Chris Yapp (University of Warwick)