L&G Talks Asset Management

That’s the question asked by Colin Clarke, Head of Product Policy Strategy. Ultimately, if advisers and service providers are not performing as expected, we believe trustees or sponsoring employers should push them to improve the situation as quickly as possible or replace them. In our conversation, Colin lays out the governance factors instrumental in delivering your DC scheme objectives.

For more information on today’s episode, visit http://www.lgim.com/uk/en/insights/our-thinking/client-solutions/dc-governance-a-checklist.html

Guest: Colin Clarke, Head of Product Policy Strategy
Host: Simon Chinnery, Head of DC Client Solutions

This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.

As defined benefit pension schemes mature and become cashflow negative, cashflow management becomes increasingly important. Schemes, particularly underfunded ones, may be better off focusing on being cashflow aware than being cashflow matched. In this discussion, Graham Moles highlights that it remains important not to consider cashflow management in isolation of other scheme risks.

For more information on today’s episode, visit http://www.lgim.com/uk/en/insights/our-thinking/client-solutions/raising-cashflow-awareness.html

Guest: Graham Moles, Co-Head of Solutions Strategy
Host: Toby Orpin, Senior Solutions Distribution Manager

This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.

From smart speaker devices in our homes to driverless tractors in the agricultural sector, the robotics revolution is already here – the question is, how can you invest in it?

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Guest: Richard Lightbound
Host: Mark Chappel, Investment Writer

This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.

Why are meetings dominated by the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion (HIPPO)? Why do people overestimate their share of household chores? Understanding how the mind can help or hinder investment success is a cornerstone of fund management. Increasingly, investors are using knowledge about investment biases to design better investment solutions and gain an advantage over the rest of the market.

For more information on today’s episode, visit http://www.lgim.com/uk/ad/insights/our-thinking/market-insights/battling-behavioural-biases.html

Guest: John Roe, Head of Multi-Asset Funds
Host: Hugh MacTruong, Senior Distribution Strategy Manager

This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.

In many ways, plastic is the perfect product. It’s lightweight, cheap and durable. But cleaning up the world’s plastic waste will be a monumental effort – one which will have major implications for petrochemical companies and the long-term demand for oil. We chat to Nick Stansbury about the underexplored investment consequences of the recent public outcry.

For more information on today’s episode, visit http://www.lgim.com/uk/en/insights/our-thinking/long-term-thinking/what-the-battle-against-plastic-means-for-oil-demand.html

Guest: Nick Stansbury, Fund Manager
Host: Mark Chappel, Investment Writer

This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn’t be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in Legal & General investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of Legal & General Investment Management. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.