The Thinking Ahead Institute is a global not-for-profit investment research and innovation network dedicated to helping investors navigate the future. Bringing together leading asset owners, asset managers, wealth providers and strategic partners, the Institute drives innovation through collaborative research and practical solutions. Since its founding in 2015, the Institute has convened more than 100 organisations to collaboratively design fit-for-purpose investment strategies, improve organisational effectiveness, and strengthen stakeholder trust.
Led by Marisa Hall, alongside co-founder Roger Urwin, the Thinking Ahead Institute connects our members and partners from around the investment world to harness the power of collective thought leadership and develop innovative solutions for the investment industry.
This is achieved through:
Unique research delivered via seminal papers, insight articles, toolkits, podcasts and various event formats
Collaboration and communication with industry bodies and networks on key issues such as stewardship, diversity, climate change and portfolio efficiency, research working groups, seminars and global industry studies
Private action with members and Institute friends via 1-2-1 strategic engagement including structured leadership sessions, mini-consulting projects and workshops
Joining the Thinking Ahead Institute
We seek collaboration with like-minded organisations to achieve our vision to influence the investment industry for the good of savers worldwide and to mobilise capital for a sustainable future. Take a look at our section on joining us.
Our network and organisations we have worked with:
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- TAI Impact & Influence 2024