hosting their fifth annual seminar, "International Investment'' at the Bermuda National Gallery on Monday afternoon.

US equities specialist Christopher Goudie, from Barings' Boston office, is the guest speaker.

Mr. Goudie, who has been with Barings since 1990, is a member of the strategic policy group that decides global asset allocations for clients.

Mr. Goudie will give an update on the outlook for equity and bond markets around the globe including interest rates and the recent turmoil in the world's markets.

Also attending from Barings is Christiane Jermyn, a director of Baring Fund Managers. Ms Jermyn has represented Barings at each of the previous annual seminars.