Halkin Services, formed 2002, is a Global Risk Analysis and Asset Allocation Service, based in London.

Halkin Services  gives access to eminent investment analysts and hosts various events with key guest speakers throughout the year. These events are currently on line but usually they are lunches and dinners held in London.  In addition Masterclasses, with experts, are arranged from time to time.

The principal elements and concerns of Halkin Services fall under five broad headings:

  • The importance of the credit cycle in understanding economic and financial developments
  • The significance of geopolitics and government policy parameters.
  • The attractions of gold and alternative investments in a multi-asset portfolio.
  • The significance of climate change, water resources, demographics and other factors.
  • The contribution of intelligent technical analysis to assist the investment process.

Upcoming Events

NEW ENTRANTS, NEW DYNAMICS

Date: May 21, 2024
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: El Vino, 30 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJ

There will be a Halkin lunch on Tuesday 21 May 2024, when we are delighted to welcome James Steel HSBC’s Chief Precious Metals Analyst in New York.

Jim joined HSBC in May 2006. Previously he ran the New York research department for Refco, a large US commodities brokerage house, and was in charge of energy, precious and base metals analysis. Jim also worked for The Economist in the Economist Intelligence Unit as an economist specialising in commodity producing nations, where he also worked on the Middle East desk.

Jim’s primary duties at HSBC include the production of daily market reports, including long term outlooks for the precious metals. These include supply/demand and price forecasts, as well as qualitative analyses. Jim is a frequent speaker at commodities related conferences.  He is often quoted in the financial media and frequently appears on CNBC and Bloomberg. Jim holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics from UK and US universities. Jim is also a member of the International Precious Metals Institute and the New York Energy Forum.

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The Halkin Service

  1. To provide an open-minded, stimulating and independent commentary on fundamental and technical developments in global financial markets, financial economics and alternative investments.
  2. To circulate, with permission, the insights of respected contrarian writers, market experts and other reputable individuals on a much broader subject spectrum, including geopolitics and climate.
  3. To facilitate discussion and debate of key financial issues through lunches and dinners.
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