In this episode of the DCIF’s podcast, hosts Louise Farrand and Dave Whitehair sit down with James Monk, investment director at Fidelity’s FutureWise.

 James explains why the FutureWise team is embracing private markets – but hasn’t signed the Mansion House Accord. We dive into how FutureWise is using LTAFs and peer beneath the bonnet at its private markets allocations, plus hear more about James and the team’s future plans for using these assets in members’ later lives. James also talks about other asset classes, sharing why he’s keen on gold.

 We hear more about several other big industry discussions and how James and his team are adapting, from FutureWise’s approach to sustainability, stewardship and net zero to how industry consolidation may accelerate private market adoption.

It’s a wide-ranging discussion – we hope you enjoy it.