This on-demand event speaks about how commodities are often seen as a hedge against inflation and market volatility—but how do they really fit into a modern investment strategy? In this session, Bernard Walsh, Director of Pensions & Investments at PwC and a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience explores the practical and strategic role of commodities, offering insights for advisers navigating this complex but powerful asset class.
This is a must-attend online session for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of commodity investing in today’s investment landscape.
We’ll wrap up with an interactive Q&A—so come curious. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise in this area.
On-Demand Event Highlights:
Understanding this way of investing
Learn the fundamentals of commodity investing and how it differs from traditional asset classes.
Some key constituents in this space from soft to hard commodities
Explore the broad spectrum of commodities, from agricultural goods to industrial metals
The two best known- Oil and Gold
Take a closer look at oil and gold—cornerstones of the commodity world with global impact.
How to invest in this market
Discover practical ways to gain commodity exposure across different investment vehicles
How it links to other ways of investing
Understand how commodities complement traditional asset classes in a diversified portfolio.
Understanding commodities' performance
Learn what drives commodity performance and how to interpret market trends.
Bernard Walsh is the Head of Investments & Pensions at Fairstone Ireland
With over 25 years of experience in life and pensions, he has worked for Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank, Barclays, and TSB. Bernard is a regular media commentator on pensions and investing matters, known for making complex issues accessible.
In addition to all of this, he also lectures in Investment Management for the SIA/CFP qualifications.
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This is an On-Demand CPD Event. It is a recorded session accessible at your convenience, offering the flexibility to view it at a time that suits you. CPD hours are awarded upon the successful completion of a brief multiple-choice quiz at the end of the recording. To qualify for CPD, it is required to achieve a minimum score of 19 out of 25 on the quiz. If you are unsuccessful in the quiz on your first attempt, there is an opportunity to retake it as many times as necessary.
This event serves as an ideal resource for professionals seeking to revisit critical highlights or deepen their knowledge of key topics, all while fulfilling their CPD requirements.
HOW CAN I ACCESS THIS EVENT ON-DEMAND?
If you register for this event and find you cannot attend on the day, the event will be made available On-Demand within seven working days.
You can view the event On-Demand via LIA Elevate. To obtain CPD, you will be required to complete a short series of multiple-choice questions at the end of the recording.
1. Click here to log into your LIA account.
2. Hover over ‘LIA Elevate’ in the top navigation bar and select ‘My Events and On Demand Learning’.
3. Click “Go to your Learning Centre”.
4. The On-Demand module will appear for you to complete within your Learning Centre. This will only be available 7 working days after the event.