L&G Talks Asset Management

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy Asia, shares his thoughts on the rebound in risk assets following the preliminary US/China trade deal. Also up for discussion are the rapid repricing of the Hong Kong dollar and what April’s inflation surprise in the UK means for the path of interest rates. All data is sourced from LSEG as at 21 May 2025 unless otherwise stated. For professional investors o...

2025’s macro turbulence has been well documented; but is there opportunity among the uncertainty? As we approach the year’s halfway point, we look at what the economic environment means for private markets, looking at where we stand now and what may lie ahead in the medium term. We’re joined by Rob Martin, Head of Investment Strategy and Research for L&G’s Private Markets platform, and Lushan...

Ben Bennett plots the path of interest rates in the US and UK, examines the factors driving the equity market rebound, and explains why possible tariffs on non-US films could have ramifications far beyond Hollywood. All data is sourced from LSEG as at 6 May 2025 unless otherwise stated. Taiwan dollar move source: Taiwan dollar's record rally is a trade-war tremor | Reuters For professional investo...

Following the publication of a major new research paper, Raj Shah, a Senior Quant and Factor Strategist within our Index Solutions team, delves into the question of whether factor portfolios can be decarbonised without losing their underlying risk and return characteristics.  This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, European Content Manager. For professional investors only. Capital at risk. It shou...

In another week of volatility for US assets, Ben Bennett dissects the market reaction to frictions with the Fed, considers the path of the dollar, and shares his verdict on whether the era of American exceptionalism is at an end. All data is sourced from LSEG as at 21 April 2025 unless otherwise stated. For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Securities mention for illustrative purposes...

At the beginning of the year, a narrative of US exceptionalism was the consensus among many market participants. However, significant policy uncertainty emanating from the Trump administration has driven a significant rotation away from US risk assets and sent shockwaves around the global economy. What can investors conclude from the turbulence of the first quarter of 2025 - and what does this all...

In this episode, we explore Defined Contribution (DC) investments and the changing reality of retirement. Our DC Head of Clients, Jayesh Patel, and clinical psychologist, Dr Emma Hepburn, join us to discuss the gap between retirement expectations and retirement realities. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

Our expert panel discusses the remarkable shift in the market narrative, which has accompanied a rotation away from some of the best-performing assets of 2024, and what investors can expect over the coming months. During the episode, our latest CIO call, our speakers are Sonja Laud, our Global Chief Investment Officer; Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies; Jason Becker, Head of US Credit strate...

Ahead of World Water Day on 22 March, this week’s podcast considers the global challenge of improving access to clean water and examines the intersection of technology and water. While AI’s thirst for water is in the spotlight, the technology also promises meaningful efficiency gains in water management.    Our speakers are: Alex Burr, Director, Investment Stewardship Elisa Piscopiello, Senior ETF...

This week on the podcast, we’re looking at the UK, exploring what might be in store for investors in real estate and certain related asset classes.  The discussion focused on the macro picture we’re seeing at the moment, which sub-sectors may represent attractive investment opportunities and what certain private markets investors are saying about the UK.  Joining for this episode we have:  Neil Me...

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia, discusses what Germany’s parliamentary election might mean for the future of the country’s much-discussed debt brake. Also on the agenda is the rally in Chinese tech stocks, and how political polarisation is influencing inflation forecasts in the US. All data is sourced from Eikon as at 24 February 2025 unless otherwise stated. For professional in...

How has the emerging market debt universe changed in recent decades? What are the portfolio use cases for these assets? And what is the role of emerging markets in a multi-polar world? Answering these questions and more are Uday Patnaik, Head of Emerging Market Debt in our Active Strategies team, and Erik Lueth, Emerging Market Economist in our Asset Allocation team. This episode is hosted by Harr...

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia, shares his take on the big topics in markets today. On the agenda are the first few weeks of the second Trump presidency, some mixed messages from the UK’s central bank, and strong performance from Europe’s equity markets. This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager. All data is sourced from Eikon as at 11 February 2025 unless otherwis...

This week on LGIM Talks, the cameras are rolling as we sit down for a special video edition of the podcast. We’re joined by Bill Hughes, Global Head of Private Markets and Rob Martin, Global Head of Investment Strategy and Research, for a hugely informative chat centred on L&G’s Private Markets platform. The pair tackle both recent events and long-term secular trends, assessing how the private...

Ahead of the release of an in-depth research paper, John Southall, Head of Strategic Research in our Asset Allocation team, delves into FX hedge ratios. Topics up for discussion include why the FX hedging debate matters for investors today, two big factors that are often overlooked, and conclusions from analysis of a century of equity market data. This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Ma...

Join Sonia Laud, our Chief Investment Officer, as she shares her thinking on the key themes that should now be on investors’ radars. In this week’s podcast, we’re delighted to share a special presentation from our CIO, Sonja Laud, who spoke recently as part of a client webinar held in partnership with Professional Pensions. In her presentation Sonja covers: Her assessment of what led to strong equ...

Ben Bennett, our Head of Investment Strategy for Asia, dissects the recent rise in government bond yields, and market mood ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Also up for discussion are earnings season expectations, supply-side oil pressures, and what might be the most disappointing Christmas present on record.  This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager. All data is sourc...

What role does Asia play LGIM's global growth strategy? To find out, this month we sit down with Natasha Mora, MD of LGIM Asia, to learn about our presence in one of the most economically dynamic areas of the world. In a broad-ranging discussion, we cover Natasha's background in law, the unique characteristics of the Asian market, her favourite places to visit in the region - and much more.      ...

We recently published our outlook for private markets in 2025, looking at some of the factors potentially impacting these assets over the next 12 months. In this edition of LGIM Talks, we dive into some of the sub-sectors of private markets in a little more detail, looking at what the year ahead might have in store. Joining us we have: Matteo Colombo, Head of Digital in Infrastructure, to assess t...

How have markets reacted to political turmoil in France and South Korea? Will central bankers in Europe and the US remain on the same rates path? And why can’t a team of 1,000 economists predict a recession with any degree of certainty? This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager. All data is sourced from Eikon as at 10 December 2024 unless otherwise stated. For professional investors...

In a special podcast ahead of the publication of our 2025 global outlook, our experts offer key views across public and private markets in what promises to be yet another dramatic year for investors. On our panel is Sonja Laud, Global CIO; Christopher Jeffery, Head of Macro Strategy; Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies; Rob Martin, Global Head of Investment Strategy & Research, Private Mar...

In this episode, we explore the crucial role that mathematics plays in modern investment strategy. We also discuss how human irrationality shows up in investment behaviour and share practical ideas for numerically minded students considering a career in the industry. This episode features Fadi Zaher, Head of Index Solutions, and Aanand Venkataraman, Head of ETFs, and is hosted by Harry Brooks, Con...

Will the US Federal Reserve cut rates again in December? How is dollar strength affecting Europe and Japan? And why have markets been unmoved by the policy support announcement from China? This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager. All data is sourced from Eikon as at 20 November 2024 unless otherwise stated. For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Securities mentioned for...

Earlier this month, representatives of 196 countries gathered in Columbia for the United Nations’ COP16 – the world’s largest biodiversity summit. It was two years ago at COP15 - when governments struck a historic deal to halt the destruction of ecosystems. So, COP16 had big boots to fill! But what actually happened at the summit and what could it mean for the planet and investors? In this episode...

Following Donald Trump’s historic comeback, we assess the key implications for investors in a special podcast recorded hours after the result was announced. During the call, Sonja Laud, LGIM’s Chief Investment Officer, is joined by Jason Shoup, CIO and Co-Head of Global Fixed Income at LGIM America, and Tim Drayson, Head of Economics at LGIM. They also cover: The immediate market reaction to the e...