Rob da Silva

Rob da Silva didn’t plan a career in research, but a confluence of events led to an early career switch away from pure funds management. The research sector has its challenges, which the now-veteran researcher calls “frustrating”, but it also holds real pockets of opportunity for new players to add value for advisers.

The current economic cycle is too changeable to set any portfolio to autopilot, according to Mason Stevens’ Jacqueline Fernley. Counterpoints to conviction are needed, and the devil’s advocate should be your friend.

Rob da Silva from SQM Research speaks with Drew Meredith at The Inside Network’s Growth Symposium on unusual inflation and the adviser-to-client relationship.

Rob da Silva from SQM Research speaks with Peter White at The Inside Network’s Asset Allocation & Portfolio Construction Symposium on the value of adaptability in modern markets.