Commenting on the occasion,Ishrat Kiyani, Head of Mashreq Gold, Mashreq, said: 'Heightened volatility and turmoil on the global financial markets have created a nervous market environment with little risk appetite among investors. The trick here is not to pull out from the market altogether, but to choose a well-diversified, preferably global portfolio of assets. The truth is: there is no such thing as a risk-free investment choice; but there are strategies to avoid loss - and part of this strategy is diversification.'

During the seminar, investors were reminded to commit during times of crisis and regularly review their investment decisions. Leaders of the UAE's wealth management sector spoke about today's need for greater portfolio diversification including the benefits of a dynamically managed asset allocation policy.

'From the investor point of view, one of the most important things you can do when markets get choppy is to diversify your asset portfolio,' saidIshrat Kiyani. 'This is where Mashreq Gold could assist: We provide solid practical strategies for managing assets in volatile markets and help our customers obtain and maintain a certain lifestyle today and tomorrow.'

Jane Davies, Senior Portfolio Manager who is an experienced multi-portfolio manager and involved in the development of investment approaches and wealth products also spoke at the event. She was accompanied by Stuart Cameron, Director, HSBC Asset Management, specialised in the distribution and sales for the MENA region, Abdul Kadir Hussain, Head of Mashreq Asset Management and Alex Suarez, Director of Investment Advisory at Mashreq Private Banking.

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