Investing for Tomorrow
Episodes
2. Power, politics and portfolios
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets like certainty. Geopolitics offers anything but. This episode explores why investors might be getting geopolitical risk wrong, how a shifting ...
2. Power, politics and portfolios
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets like certainty. Geopolitics offers anything but. This episode explores why investors might be getting geopolitical risk wrong, how a shifting ...
The big wealth reset
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off the new season of our Investing for Tomorrow podcast with a sharp look at how wealth is transforming. Louisa Minter-Kemp, Communications &...
9. Leadership for a changing world
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From geopolitical uncertainty to climate risk, technological disruption to shifting workplace expectations, today's leaders are operating in a world t...
8. The next chapter for DC
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Defined contribution (DC) pensions have overtaken defined benefit schemes globally, marking a fundamental shift in how societies save for retirement....
7. The future of wealth
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the future of wealth management at a time of profound demographic and cultural change. Joined by Andrea Caloisi, Associ...
6. Risk 2.0 in practice
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Risk 2.0 isn't just a theory—it's changing how risk is measured, analysed, and managed in real time. In part one of our Risk 2.0 series, we exp...
5. AI and tokenisation: shaping the future of investment and private markets
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, we unpack the digital transformation reshaping investment organisations and the evolving landscape of priv...
4. Building smarter portfolios: a look inside the Total Portfolio Approach
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, we explore the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) — a model that prioritises long-term goals, cross-team col...
3. The rise of alternatives and gold
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As market dynamics shift, alternative and private market investments are taking centre stage—reshaping portfolios and redefining investment strate...
2. The evolution of Risk 2.0
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
1. Organisational alpha: building resilience in uncertain times
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond portfolios, what truly drives long-term success? In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, we explore organisational alpha—the value firms ...
8. Key insights and research highlights of 2024
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss our final podcast episode of the year, where we spotlight the standout Thinking Ahead Institute research from 2024. While we can't cover it...
7. Investing in a world of uncertainty: the geopolitical lens
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our fast-evolving world, global events influence the financial landscape in unprecedented ways. Join us as we speak to Elliot Hentov, Head of Macro...
6. How asset owners can better allocate capital to achieve climate impact
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore how asset owners can drive climate impact through smarter capital allocation. With insights from New York Climate Week and ...
5. Insights and best practices from global asset owners | part 2
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this episode, we continue to explore the Global Asset Owner Peer Study on best practices conducted by the Thinking Ahead Institute, in ...
4. Insights and best practices from global asset owners | part 1
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this episode, we explore the Global Asset Owner Peer Study on best practices conducted by the Thinking Ahead Institute, in partnership ...
3. Breaking barriers in gender wealth equity
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we address the critical issue of gender wealth equity globally. We explore how career choices, family support, life events, and fina...
2. The future of stewardship begins with resourcing
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of stewardship in the investment world. Moving beyond short-term gains, we focus on long-term val...
1. The human, the machine and the cyborg
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of Investing for Tomorrow! We're exploring a hot topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology. Computers and cloud technolo...
5. Sustainability shapers on natural resources and running for resilience
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the finale of Sustainability shapers as we engage in a compelling conversation with Maya Beyhan, Global Head of Sustainability, Index Inv...
4. Sustainability shapers on widening social inequalities and writing for the soul
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jodie Tapscott, Vice President and Director of Responsible Investing Strategy at AllianceBernstein, shares her inspiring journey in f...
8. Bonus: Global Pension Assets Study 2024
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Global Pension Assets Study estimates global pension fund assets across 22 major pension markets (the P22). At the end of 2023 these markets had e...
3. Sustainability shapers on decarbonisation and the magic of sci-fi
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this captivating conversation with Daniel Hochman, Head of Sustainability Research at Bridgewater Associates, on the latest episode of Su...
2. Sustainability shapers on water depletion and living with the ups and downs
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Sustainability Shapers," Piet Klop, Head of Responsible Investment at PGGM, delves into the pressing concern of water depletion. L...
1. Sustainability shapers on the just transition and the importance of history
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Thinking Ahead Institute's new spin-off series "Sustainability shapers on systemic risk". This first episode features an insightful conver...
7. Diving into our research highlights for 2023
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a compelling journey through the breadth of research conducted by the Thinking Ahead Institute in the past year, transcending the realms of ...
6. Nature's bottom line: the wealth of biodiversity
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biodiversity and nature have emerged as a prominent next focus for many investors, given how closely they are intertwined with the challenges of clima...
5. The future of ESG
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The future of ESG is contested. Despite this, many believe that ESG is an unstoppable train that is picking up speed. In this episode we talk t...
4. Artificial intelligence: friend or foe?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field. It's changing the way we live, work and play. In this episode, we talk to two experts in th...
3. Cultural self-awareness is key
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Culture is one of seven organisational 'superpowers' and probably: the hardest to describe, the easiest source of blame, the hardest to change and t...
2. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): the systemic risk investors should be talking about
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), according to the World Health Organisation, is one of the top 10 threats facing humanity today. Antimicrobials (inclu...
1. The just transition and the importance of leaving no one behind
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The just approach to the net-zero transition would ensure we leave no one behind In this episode we cover findings from our Thinking Ahead pape...
Bonus: Global Pension Assets Study 2023
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Global Pension Assets Study estimates global pension fund assets across 22 major pension markets (the P22), which at the end of 2022 had estimated...
5. Looking back at our research highlights for 2022
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marisa Hall, Co-Head of the Thinking Ahead Institute, joins as guest host, with Isabella Martin to reflect on the team's research highlights set again...
4. The climate transition and its risks for investors
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has never been more focus on the ramifications of climate change and yet it seems that the investment industry is not acting swiftly or definiti...
3. Latest trends from the world's largest pension funds
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marisa Hall, Co-head of the Thinking Ahead Institute, and Roger Urwin, Co-founder, discuss the key data points from the 'Global top 300 pension funds'...
2. Stewardship and engagement may be challenging but it presents significant opportunities for people and planet
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stewardship and engagement have grown in scope and scale and are now buzzwords in the investment industry. We chat to Adam Gillett, Head of Sustainabl...
1. Hybrid working and the transformation of the modern-day organisation
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing our new podcast series Investing for Tomorrow. This month we chat to Marisa Hall, Co-head of the Thinking Ahead Institute, and Roger Urwin...