Noise, Signals and Investing Success with Kate Howitt

Recognised by Citywire as one of the top female portfolio managers globally and the only one based in Australasia, Kate Howitt built an impressive track record over 15 years managing the Australian Opportunities Fund at Fidelity International, a global investment house with over $1 trillion under management. Kate’s investment approach focused on finding attractively valued companies with strong competitive positions and management teams. After stepping down from Fidelity, Kate now focuses on governance and advisory roles, including at Boston Consulting Group, and remains a sought-after business commentator in Australia. Join us as we ask Kate how she became a portfolio manager, how her investment approach evolved, why she’s optimistic about Australia’s outlook, why more women should pursue careers in financial services, and how to cut the noise and see the signals needed for investing success.