‘2016 Economic Outlook – Opportunities & Challenges’


14th January 2016. Hosted by Kleinwort Benson,14 St George Street, London W1S 1FE

David Stringer-Lamarre, within his role as Chairman of the Institute of Directors, City of London, was pleased to be the event moderator for the joint event with the British Malaysian Society.

The UK, European and Global situation is dynamic and there a good many variables that may affect future economic activity. This may create commercial opportunities in some areas of activity, but no doubt it may create challenges in others. Our knowledgeable panel covered a wide range of topics including, commodity prices, including oil, increasing trade within ASEAN, China’s economy, interest rates, political risks and debt.

Panel Members:

  • Dato’ Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi, High Commissioner of Malaysia
  • Mouhammed Choukeir, Chief Investment Officer, Kleinwort Benson
  • Priscila To, Director General of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office ( HKETO)
  • Jimmy McCloughlin, Deputy Director of Policy, Institute of Directors