Mark has spent over 35 years in financial markets as a global macro investor, and held senior positions at Schroders Asia Hong Kong, Schroder Capital Management International in New York and Schroder Investment Management in London spending 15 years with the Group. Latterly, he was CEO of institutional currency specialist... Read more
Mark has spent over 35 years in financial markets as a global macro investor, and held senior positions at Schroders Asia Hong Kong, Schroder Capital Management International in New York and Schroder Investment Management in London spending 15 years with the Group. Latterly, he was CEO of institutional currency specialist Millennium Global Investments Ltd for 16 years where assets under management grew from $6 bn to $20 bn under his tenure winning “Currency Manager of the Year” for 3 years in a row 2019, 2020, 2021.
In a career as a market practitioner, Mark has deep experience at the intersection of currency selection, asset allocation, global trade and financial markets.
Mark has written extensively on macro-economic and currency topics and is the author of A Comprehensive Guide to Currency Issues for Institutional Investors, with separate editions tailored for investors with a USD, GBP, CHF, EUR, JPY and AUD currency base.
A frequent commentator on CNBC during the Brexit referendum with respect to the currency consequences of the EU Exit, also founded the “Macro Matters” podcast for corporate clients and appeared on “The New Era” and “The New Money Review” podcasts. In addition, Mark has had many speaking engagements at industry wide institutional investor conferences in the USA (Pension Bridge in San Francisco), UK (PLSA in Edinburgh) and Australia among others.
Mark has advised major institutional investors in the US, UK, EU, Japan, ME and Australia on global asset allocation, currency overlay strategy and global macro-economic and geo-political trends.
You can book Mark Astley through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Mark 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Mark Astley's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Mark tailored to your event.
Mark Astley speaks on Authors, Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mark to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mark Astley for events worldwide, subject to Mark 's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Mark Astley is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Mark can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mark Astley on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Mark can offer.
Mark Astley delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Mark Astley's areas of expertise include Authors, Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. To get a clear sense of Mark 's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Mark Astley can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial is relevant. Details of Mark 's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Mark Astley is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Mark Astley, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mark 's current availability for your dates.