The Future of Investing
Presented by Lukwesa Burak
Presented by Lukwesa Burak
With responsibility increasingly falling on individuals to secure their financial futures, many are unprepared for retirement. abrdn is addressing this by providing tools for long-term saving and investing, and calling on the UK to do more to grow a culture of financial planning, with better financial education seen as a critical step.
Access to effective healthcare is essential to a just and functioning society, however, an ageing population means that demand is rising faster than supply. Bellevue Asset Management is one of Europe's largest and most experienced healthcare investment companies. Member of the Board, Paul Major, discusses the healthcare investment landscape, and balancing personal, social, public, and governmental responsibility for addressing the state of our healthcare system.
In South America up to 70% of the population remains outside the traditional banking system. Founded in Chile in 2016, CryptoMKT is working to drive inclusion through their secure, user-friendly cryptocurrency platform, offering a decentralized means of conducting transactions and managing money for people in search of financial autonomy.
How can future investing be more aligned with societal values like inclusivity, transparency, sustainability and ethical governance? Globacap leverages blockchain technologies to digitise and automate securities and reduce reliance on intermediaries. Their CEO, Myles Minton, shares the rate of growth in private markets compared to that in public markets, the solution with secondary liquidity demands and the role Globacap plays in this.
Modern infrastructure will play a huge part in securing a more sustainable future. Tideway is delivering a major piece of infrastructure called the super sewer to clean up the river Thames, which was made possible by a new, unique model of funding, benefiting not only the environment, but the shareholder and the bill payer.
Investing in the stock market can feel complicated and mystifying. Timeline's planning and portfolio management technology makes financial planning easier for advisers and more engaging, accessible, inclusive and transparent for everyday people.
Its harmful effects are widely known, yet tobacco remains a widely prevalent investment in the UK market. Tobacco Free Portfolios believes we must act now to eradicate tobacco from the financial sector. The non-profit aims to show the impact on global health, sustainability and human rights that this can have. Founder and CEO, Dr Bronwyn King, Mark Fawcett, Chief Executive of Nest Invest, and Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of the King’s Fund outline why it is so critical that the UK finance market goes tobacco free.
As the investment landscape evolves, the UK capital markets must adapt to new opportunities and challenges. Richard Stone, Chief Executive of the Association of Investment Companies, shares how investment companies are helping to shape the future of investing and encourage wider market participation.
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Kieron Boyle, Chair of the Impact Investing Institute, discusses how impact investing is reshaping global markets by aligning financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes. He shares insights into current challenges, opportunities for growth, and his vision for the future of impact investing, including the potential for successful partnerships between government and private capital.
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The future of investing is constantly evolving, shaped by technological advancements and market dynamics. Head of Tech, Primary Markets, Neil Shah, shares how the London Stock Exchange Group play a crucial role in shaping capital markets, driving innovation, and ensuring a robust domestic stock exchange.
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As the world focuses on a sustainable future, politics and policy play a critical role in guiding investment decisions. James Alexander, the Chief Executive of UKSIF, explains how how political action, cross-party collaboration, and clear policies can drive the UK towards a greener economy.
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Lukwesa Burak is a news presenter and former weather presenter for BBC News in the UK. Previously, she worked for Al Jazeera English, Sky News and Africa Edition on eNCA, based in South Africa.
On the 10th October 2024, ITN Business hosted an exclusive panel discussion, exploring the future of investment. Host Lukwesa Burak, was joined by a distinguished panel of experts who shared their insights on how we can navigate and thrive in this changing landscape. Watch the panel in full.
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