'JB' Beckett

Beyond Madoff, JB explores the underbelly ‘human condition’; dichotomy of technological advancement versus sustainability, existential risks from the psychological dysfunctions of participants within.

Fund selector c.20 years, Director Emeritus of APFI, JB led a global team to deliver best industry practice in fund investing. JB writes, lectures and speaks globally. JB’s ‘NFO’ consultancy enables Fintechs and boutiques, offer iNED whilst empowering fund selectors through new technologies.’

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About 'New Fund Order 2.0‘ “Spy novel meets digital survival guide (of sorts) for anyone working in the fund and wealth industry" Available http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/6269715-newfundorder

2019: Depart LBG. Independent NED (2 roles). Emeritus APFI.

2018: £109bn mandate and ESG assessment for FTSE100. Keynoting South Africa, Berlin. Founder Mbr Guild of IM. Guest lecturer and advisor Stirling University Investment Fund and Heriot Watt for Avenue Investment Club. Co-author Wealthtec Book, launch. Transparency Trophy.

2017: Keynote in Lux, London, Paris, Dubai, HK, Stockholm and Berlin. Lead SW Responsible Investing framework. Join APFI board. TTF Team P.I.S.C.E.S. Stirling Uni Student Investment Fund (SMIF) guest lecture & pitch panel. FintechCircle Institute.

2016: Launched NFO consultancy. ERC talk and honorary member. TTF Ambassador. Informed Choice interview. Investment Influencer interview. Published NFO 2.0. DOOR Guidance Panel. UK Personality of the Year, Investment Europe.

2012-2015: UK lead for APFI, BNY Customer Board. Author CISI Applied Wealth textbook (level7). CISI disciplinary panel. Wealth Manager cover story. Presenting HK, Monaco, Stockholm. Consulting CIO for Gemini. Judge FMYA.com. Published NFO 1.0. Investment Europe cover story.

2001-2011: UK advisory MPS. Managed ratings for US blue-chip, EFAMA European Fund Classification Forum. Est first Fund Analyst Group on Linkedin (2007).