L&G Talks Asset Management

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L&G Talks Asset Management episodes

August 02, 2021 159: US tech results, China wobbles and a Hong Kong holiday – Market Talk
Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, talks US technology, tells us why China wobbles are specific to the region and reveals why he’s in holiday mood - all on Market Talk.

This episode is hosted by Frances Watson.
13 min
July 28, 2021158: Gap truth: Why gender still matters when it comes to retirement
Women retiring today can expect to collect less than half of their male counterparts’ pensions. But is the gap narrowing – and what can be done to improve outcomes for women of all backgrounds?
This episode is hosted by Kim Brown, Pension Scheme Director at Legal & General, with contributions from:
SuAnn Song, Investment Solutions Associate, Legal & General Investment Management
Caren Thomas, HR Director, Chartered Insurance Institute
21 min
July 26, 2021 157: The Fed, real yields and China – Market Talk
Why is China initiating a crackdown in certain sectors, what is the rally in global bond prices telling us and could the Fed give us a date for tapering this week? Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy and research, reveals all in Market Talk.

This episode is hosted by Frances Watson.
12 min
July 19, 2021 156: COVID worries, oil and the EC’s proposed climate laws – Market Talk
In this regular episode of Market Talk, Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy and research, gives us his brief take on the market impact of the Delta variant, where next for the oil price and the European Commission’s efforts to tackle climate change.
This episode is hosted by Frances Watson.
12 min
July 13, 2021155: The reflation trade, reconsidered – the CIO call
In this month’s episode, Sonja Laud, LGIM’s CIO, discusses the latest developments moving markets, with a focus on the interplay between the global economy, policymakers and investors. Sonja is joined by:
Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies
Lars Kreckel, Global Equity Strategist
The episode is hosted by Max Julius, Head of Content, and was recorded today. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for our latest updates and discover the LGIM Blog for more insights from our investment team. Never miss another episode of LGIM Talks: hit subscribe in your Apple Podcasts, Spotify app or wherever you listen to podcasts.
40 min
July 05, 2021 153: US payrolls, ‘Freedom Day’ and the G20 summit - Market Talk
In this regular episode of Market Talk, Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy and research, gives us his brief take on US payrolls, the opening up of the UK economy and what’s in focus for the G20 finance leaders. This episode is hosted by Frances Watson.
11 min
July 01, 2021 152: In conversation with Shuen Chan
When it comes to responsible investing, many of us realise the need for action on climate change. But do we know the characters behind the cause? Join Shuen Chan as she describes her idyllic childhood in Malaysia, her time in Paris at COP 21 and how she sees her present-day role shaping up as Head of ESG, Real Assets. This episode is hosted by Frances Watson.
21 min
June 28, 2021 151: Fedspeak and fiscal largesse – Market Talk
In this week’s episode of Market Talk, we discuss the ongoing flurry of central bank speak, the outlook for cyclical stocks and some potentially market-moving events due this week. The call features Ben Bennett, head of Investment Strategy and Research, and was hosted earlier today by Max Julius, Head of Content.
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13 min
June 24, 2021150: Finding the greenest generation
For the second year running, we surveyed over 3,000 DC members to find out how the pandemic had affected their attitudes towards saving and if the crisis had altered their attitudes around ESG issues. Our speakers are:
Veronica Humble, Head of DC Investment Solutions
Janette Weir, Director Ignition House
This episode is hosted by Eliza Grimond.
19 min
June 21, 2021 149: A hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and soggy commodities – Market Talk
In this episode of Market Talk, Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy and research, gives us his brief take on the latest thoughts from the Fed meeting, as well as the implications of a flatter yield curve and a stronger dollar. This episode is hosted by Frances Watson.
13 min

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