Overview
Join us for the Bloomberg Women’s Buy-side Network’s second flagship event of 2026.
Against a macro backdrop of heightened volatility and geopolitical change, with elections and fiscal policy adding further complexity, the investment research landscape continues to evolve. Effectively managing data and the flow of information is becoming increasingly critical to generating insight and supporting informed investment decisions.
Maria Toneva, Head of Research at AustralianSuper, Henrietta Pacquement, COO, Fixed Income at Allspring Global Investments and Helen Taylor, COO, Equities & Multi Asset at M&G Investments, will join a panel discussion moderated by Ilona Piwko, Head of Research Management Solutions, EMEA, Bloomberg, exploring how research and the processes around it shape investment and portfolio decisions, and help investors navigate changing market conditions.
The discussion will also explore the career journey from research into portfolio management and investment leadership, considering how research experience can inform broader investment responsibilities and leadership roles.
The event will conclude with an evening cocktail reception.
Register now to secure your place. This event is off the record.
Speakers
Maria Toneva
Maria Toneva is the Head of Fundamental Equity Research and a global analyst specialising in consumer sectors. She joined AustralianSuper in February 2026. Prior to this, she served as Deputy Head of Research at BNY Investments Newton.
Earlier in her career, Maria spent time at Och-Ziff Capital Management, where she focused on European food and general retail investments. Before that, she was a research analyst at Fidelity International, covering the food manufacturing sector.
Maria has over 25 years of experience across financial markets and investment banking. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Henrietta Pacquement
Henrietta Pacquement is the Fixed Income Chief Operating Officer at Allspring Global Investments. She also leads the Sustainability team, delivering value for investors by tackling environmental, social, and governance risks; climate and decarbonization; positive impacts; and investment stewardship. Henrietta joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Prior to her current role, she served as head of the European investment-grade business for the Global Fixed Income team in London. Before that, she was a portfolio manager, and earlier, she served as a quantitative analyst. Prior to joining WFAM, Henrietta was a quantitative analyst at Barclays Global Investors. She also served in a similar role at AXA Investment Management, where she began her investment industry career in 2001. Henrietta earned a master’s degree in astrophysics from Cambridge University. She has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation.
Helen Taylor
Ilona Piwko
Ilona leads the Enterprise Research Management Solutions for EMEA within Buy-Side Strategic Engagements, a position she has held since April 2026. Since joining Bloomberg in 2011, Ilona has held a number of leadership roles and brings more than 14 years of experience working closely with the buy-side community. Most recently, she managed Bloomberg’s global enterprise relationships with UK-headquartered asset management firms. She holds an MSc in European Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
When & Where
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
17:00 – 20:00 GMT
Bloomberg London
3 Queen Victoria St
London
EC4N 4TQ