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In this episode, Ben Bennett talks through the implications of the recent downgrade in US sovereign debt, further rate tightening from the UK and elsewhere and the reasons behind China’s equity rally.

All data sourced from Eikon as at 01 August 2023.

This episode was hosted by Frances Watson, Content Manager and was recorded on 02 August 2023. 

Having been the first major developed world central bank to raise interest rates in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last 18 months have seen the Bank of England deliver 13 consecutive interest rates rises, from 0.1% to today’s rate of 5%. In this latest edition of LGIM Talks our Global Economist, James Carrick, discusses the steep rise in UK interest rates and the potential implications for businesses, households and the UK housing market.

This podcast was recorded on 25 July 2023 and is hosted by Anthony Penson, Institutional Content Manager.
 
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ETF Analyst Elisa Piscopiello explains how quality is defined in systematic investment strategies, and how portfolios can be constructed to capture quality companies.

This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager.

All data sourced from Bloomberg as at July 2023 unless otherwise stated.

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Is the latest US CPI print a potential game changer for investors? Why aren’t credit spreads pricing in more recession risk? And why do Eurozone countries need to restore their fiscal rules? Chris Jeffery, LGIM’s Head of Rates and Inflation Strategy explains all.

This podcast is hosted by Frances Watson, Content Manager.

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Sonja Laud, LGIM’s Chief Investment Officer, and fellow experts in the field of public and private credit, discuss implications for asset classes against the backdrop of an investment world characterised by a rising risk-free rate.  Other topics covered include the question of illiquidity in private markets, attitudes to risk, the limited extent to which fixed income can be protected from the ravages of inflation and, given Wimbledon week, a tip for Desert Island Discs aficionados.

Sonja is joined by:

Mark Benstead, Head of Active Credit Solutions
Stu Hitchcock, Head of Portfolio Management, Private Credit

This podcast is hosted by Frances Watson, Content Manager.

All data sourced from Bloomberg as at July 2023 unless otherwise stated.

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The last six months have seen an explosion of interest in artificial intelligence, with excitement around the technology almost single-handedly driving a rally in the S&P 500.

Where could this exciting new technology be taking us? What do investors need to know about its potential? And how can we distinguish between hype and actionable insights?

To find out, this week we sit down with Nelson Nery, a Senior Fixed Income Fund Manager here at LGIM and holder of a PhD in mathematics, Aude Martin, Senior ETF Investment Specialist, and we are happy to welcome Matthew Griffin, Founder and CEO of the 311 institute. 

This episode is hosted by Andrew Lowry, European Content Manager.

Source for data: ROBO Global, CapitalIQ data as of 20 June 2023. Calculation method: median, NTM

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With major asset classes no longer positively correlated, has calm been restored for the asset allocator? Or is persistent inflation still the cause of major headaches? And given the volatility in bonds, should investors be redefining the term safe haven? Chris Teschmacher, Fund Manager, Asset Allocation, gives us his thoughts.

This episode is hosted by Frances Watson, Content Manager.

All data is sourced from Bloomberg, unless otherwise stated.

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LGIM’s Climate Impact Pledge is our promise to help investee companies tackle climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy. Our approach combines positive engagement with voting sanctions and divestment.

In our seventh Pledge, we’ve raised our expectations. We’ve covered more companies than ever in our quantitative assessment, and delved into greater depth than before in our direct engagements. Over the past year, we zeroed in on lobbying and biodiversity and continued to push for companies to set and meet climate targets.

In this podcast, taken from a live session, Laura Brown, Head of Client and Sustainability Solutions, is joined by Stephen Beer, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Responsible Investment and ESG Analysts, Anna Hirai and Cristy Rodriguez, to discuss the highs and lows of our climate engagement efforts, and why the past year has been a little different.

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Why is the US having to withdraw liquidity from the system? But why have the Chinese authorities taken to targeted stimulus? What’s the oil price and yield curve telling us that equities aren’t? And why the differential between US tech stocks and their Chinese counterparts? Ben Bennett, Investment Strategist APAC, explains all.

This podcast was hosted by Frances Watson, Content Manager.

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In this month’s call, Sonja Laud, LGIM’s Chief Investment Officer, outlines the next focus areas for investors going into the second half of 2023 in light of the recent agreement being reached on the raising of the US debt ceiling. 

Other key topics include the implications of a slowing Chinese economy, the state of the UK commercial real estate market and the risks and rewards of allocating investor capital to long-term infrastructure projects. Sonja is joined by:

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