Wilmington Trust’s Capital Considerations

In this episode of Capital Considerations, Tony Roth discusses the crucial topic of cybersecurity with Eric Trexler, senior vice president at Palo Alto Networks. Together they shed light on the ever-evolving threats that individuals and businesses face in the digital age. Should two-factor authentication and password management be commonplace and what is AI’s role in all of it? Learn strategies to...

[REVISIT] We understand that our emotions and impulses dictate the choices we make. Everything from what we buy at the supermarket, to the car we drive, to how we invest. We are revisiting a previous episode where I spoke with Dr. Stephen Shu, Professor of Practice of Behavioral Economics at Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management, to better understand how behaviors can impact o...

From smartphones to supercomputers, and automobiles to advanced medical devices, semiconductors are at the heart of it all. To introduce us to the world of semiconductors, the power behind modern technology including artificial intelligence, Tony welcomes Dr. Mark Lundstrum, distinguished professor and chief semiconductor officer at Purdue University. Tune in to gain insights into the bedrock of o...

What does living longer mean for you, the economy, and the planet? In this eye-opening episode, CIO Tony Roth and Professor Andrew Scott, renowned economist and co-author of The 100-Year Life delve into the fascinating topic of longevity and discuss how longer lifespans are reshaping retirement, health care, and the very fabric of our societies.

[REVISIT] With summer upon us, and many of us enjoying any number of water-related activities, it is a good time to reflect upon the important role oceans play in our lives and the global economy. For these reasons, we are revisiting a previously released episode.    In a “blue economy,” a sustainable marine environment serves to advance science and technology in a way that fosters economic opport...

Artificial intelligence is a catalyst for disruptive innovation across various sectors. In this episode, CIO Tony Roth and his esteemed guest, Rudina Seseri, founder and Managing Partner of Glasswing Ventures take a deep dive into the AI landscape. They explore its unique challenges, promising ventures, and burgeoning investment opportunities.

[REVISIT] With summer upon us, and many of us enjoying any number of water-related activities, it is a good time to reflect upon the important role oceans play in our lives and the global economy. For these reasons, we are revisiting a previously released episode.    Earth’s oceans cover over 70% of the planet’s surface, while driving weather, regulating temperature, and serving as a vital source...

[REVISIT] In light of the recent wildfires in Canada that resulted in harmful smoke shrouding much of the East Coast, we are revisiting a previously released podcast.   Extreme heatwaves, devastating floods, and raging wildfires regularly compete for news headlines. How can we use these frightening and dangerous events as a catalyst for adapting to extreme weather patterns as we continue climate m...

With the first half of the year behind us, it’s time to take stock of the economy, inflation, and the events impacting the markets. In this peer-to-peer conversation, Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth compares notes with Johanna Kyrklund, group chief investment officer at Schroders, about the shifting long-term trends, catalysts accelerating change, including longevity and the labor market, the g...

[REVISIT] Given the growing risks stemming from catastrophes, such as wildfires, we are revisiting a previously released episode.   Wildfires, hurricanes, and floods are some of the many perils exacerbated by climate change. High-risk regions face events with multi-billion dollars’ worth of damage. Over the next months, we’ll devote a number of episodes to the financial cost of climate change and...

Hydrogen, it turns out, is a player in the transition to a green economy. While it produces zero emissions when it’s burned and can be used to power more fuel-efficient fuel cells, the associated cost and difficulties in storing and transporting are worth noting. Tony Roth and Dr. Riva Krut, an ESG and corporate sustainability expert, discuss its potential role in decarbonizing the transportation,...

In part two of this series, AI expert and author of Own the AI Revolution, Neil Sahota, and CIO Tony Roth continue their conversation, focusing on the rapid pace of AI’s progression, its applications, and how it may enhance the quality of our lives.

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most important technologies of our time—yet some feel its potential is just beginning to be realized. In this episode, AI expert and author of Own the AI Revolution Neil Sahota defines terms with Tony, discusses the enablers of AI technology and platforms, and delves into the recent open letter signed by tech leaders who are demanding a pause in AI res...

As interest grows in the relatively new field of removing carbon dioxide from our oceans, there are still a number of uncertainties about the process’ effectiveness and safety. Tony and Dr. Peter de Menocal, director of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, discuss how new technologies to increase the ocean's ability to absorb and store CO2 may take us one step closer to solving our climate cr...

Earth’s oceans cover over 70% of the planet’s surface, while driving weather, regulating temperature, and serving as a vital source of sustenance, transport, and commerce. In a “blue economy,” a sustainable marine environment serves to advance science and technology in a way that fosters economic opportunities and societal solutions. On this first of a two-part series, we speak with Dr. Peter de M...

As China reopens and tries to break free of a growth-inhibiting middle-income trap, many are paying close attention. To lend insight into the scenarios that may unfold, what they could mean for our inextricably linked economies, and the potential market opportunities, Tony speaks with Shehzad Qazi, managing director and chief operating officer of China Beige Book, the largest China-based data coll...

As of this writing, a few financial institutions have imploded as they struggled to contend with rising short-term interest rates and efforts to generate immediate liquidity. In their wake, some companies have seen their stock share prices plunge, while investors are anxious about further potential looming aftershocks in the banking sector and beyond. Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth and senior...

Investing often relates to how we categorize risk. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a lens we can use to do just that. The bottom line is ESG risks are financial risks, but how do decisions made by companies impact shareholders and investors? To talk about how the ESG lens is used to classify risk bands, Tony was joined by Cyrus Lotfipour, CFA®, Executive Director, ESG Research at MS...

Wildfires, hurricanes, and floods are some of the many perils exacerbated by climate change. High-risk regions face events with multi-billion dollars’ worth of damage. Over the next months, we’ll devote a number of episodes to the financial cost of climate change and how we can move forward in an effort to protect ourselves and our investments. We’re starting off the conversation with Karen Clark,...

In many ways, the economy and financial markets bear little resemblance to the world stage that was in place three years ago, when we last updated our long-term capital markets assumptions and strategic asset allocations (SAA) for client portfolios. We invite you to join our first 2023 episode of Capital Considerations, where we explain the rationale for our recently revised assumptions and alloca...

With inflation at levels not seen in decades, Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth and members of his team examine the determinative catalysts for the 2023 market and economic outlook. Where have all the workers gone? What are the critical tipping points and risks around China’s polices? And how is the transition to green energy linked to rising prices? Hear the answers to those questions, and how t...

Goodbye to hyper-low interest rats for homebuyers; hello to even higher rents. People are staying put, which means we may not see meaningful change in the housing market next year. What does this mean for the overall inflation picture? Dr. Orphe Divounguy, Senior Economist at Zillow, joins Tony to discuss the housing market from an inflationary standpoint. 

As Bitcoin's utility expands, so does its adoption—but where does it stand as an asset class? Does it move in lockstep with risk assets? Can it serve as an inflation hedge? Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth talks with Alyse Killeen, the Founder and Managing Partner of Stillmark, about the growing Bitcoin ecosystem and its fundamental value.

With President Xi Jinping poised to take a third term, we look at the critical geopolitical relationship between the U.S. and China to better understand its potential implications for the world's economic balance and markets. Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth speaks with David Dollar, Senior Fellow in the China Center at the Brookings Institution, about the current and future state of China's eco...

We are not out of the woods yet. We can't even see the edge of the woods. With high inflation, a hawkish Fed, and weak economic data, can a recession be far behind? Wilmington Trust’s Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth recently held an important webinar. He was joined by Chief Economist Luke Tilley and Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue. Some of the key issues discussed were persistent inflat...