In this crucial time of transition it is so important to question the world around us. During the past several years, our podcasts series have been one avenue to explore the most relevant themes and pressing issues for the investment industry. Investing for Tomorrow is our most recent podcast series and, in each episode, we dive deeply into our own research work and that of our members. Typically we start by setting the scene outside the investment industry, before zooming into the specific topic and then finish by encouraging listeners to step into more creative spaces and think outside the box for solutions. In this series so far we have examined topics such as hybrid working; the complexities of stewardship and engagement; and the climate transition – among others (see below for all episodes). Sustainability shapers is our new spin-off series where, in these short episodes, we interview sustainability leaders about their journey in this industry and about a systemic risk that their organisation is focused on addressing. You can tune in below or via all major podcast streaming platforms.
It’s those curious, interrogative words. Those ‘whys’, those ‘hows’, those ‘what ifs’ that really cause breakthroughs and new inventions…they enhance our work.
Marisa Hall, Head of the Thinking Ahead Institute
Featured episodes
The human, the machine and the cyborg
We’re exploring a hot topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology. Computers and cloud technology are crucial in the investment world, and generative AI is…well…generating a lot of buzz. How can AI enhance our strategies? How can human intelligence (HI) collaborate with AI to improve decision-making? Are we on the brink of a cyborg future?
The rise of alternatives and gold
As market dynamics shift, alternative and private market investments are taking centre stage—reshaping portfolios and redefining investment strategies. In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, we explore why asset owners are increasing their allocations to private markets, the rise of “Alternatives+++”, and how gold continues to serve as a safe-haven asset in uncertain times.
In this episode we explore the future of wealth management at a time of profound demographic and cultural change. We discuss the “Great Wealth Avalanche” and how this shift is already reshaping client expectations. We also examine the role of technology and AI in lowering barriers to advice, the growing demand for ESG-integrated products, and why why wealth management may increasingly focus on financial wellbeing alongside returns.
Risk has always been at the heart of investing—but today’s systemic shocks, regime shifts, and the rise of private markets are pushing traditional risk models to their limits. Investors need a new approach. In this episode we explore Risk 2.0—a broader, more adaptive way of managing risk that accounts for uncertainty, resilience, and long-term thinking.
Investing for Tomorrow – Season 4
Investing for Tomorrow – Season 3
Investing for Tomorrow – Sustainability shapers
Investing for Tomorrow – Season 2
Investing for Tomorrow – Season 1
3D Investing
3D investing is our first podcast series prior to Investing for Tomorrow. Through two seasons we covered such topics as culture in investment organisations and how it related to climate change, covid-19, systems thinking, diversity, inclusion and equity and shifting fiduciary duty. As well as spotlighting our Global Industry studies.
Season 1:
- Culture in investment organisations
- Diversity and inclusion
- Future-proofing your investment career
- Embracing a systems framework
- Leadership roles
- Wider perspectives Act I
- Climate change in a Covid-19 world
- Scaffolding and the bricks
- Future-proofing your investment career – part 2
- Let’s #TalkAboutBlack
- Wider perspectives Act II
- Coronavirus wider perspectives Act III
Season 2:
We need to have a systems framework for investing if we want the best outcomes for our clients.
Marisa Hall
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