Speakers
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Tim Banks Director, UK Institutional
Tim is responsible for UK Institutional sales of AXA IM’s Core investment capabilities with specific responsibilities for Insurers and DC pension clients. He joined AXA IM in 2022 from Mercer’s fiduciary management business where he was responsible for sales and marketing to external clients and intermediaries. He has over 25 years’ industry experience in a variety of senior positions across the pensions and investment arena. Tim has been involved from the outset in a number of new industry initiatives that have delivered positive benefits for clients, and has been a regular industry contributor and speaker. Tim holds the Investment Management Certificate and is a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute.
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Tom Atkinson Portfolio Manager , Biodiversity Equities
Tom is a portfolio manager for AXA IM’s ACT Biodiversity and Clean Economy listed equity strategies. Tom also leads our smart energy impact research group and is part of the agriculture and sustainable food impact research group. He has eight years’ investment experience and joined AXA IM this year from Newton Investment Management where he was a global research analyst focusing on utilities, renewables and industrials. Tom holds a BA (Hons) in Geography from Durham University and an MSc in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a CFA Charterholder.
