Episodes

  • 402: Prepare don’t predict: Tackling geopolitical uncertainty

    402: Prepare don’t predict: Tackling geopolitical uncertainty
    Mar 26 2026
    We can’t predict how geopolitical events unfold, but how do investors adapt to market stress and maintain portfolios that remain robust regardless of the headlines?
    L&G’s Chris Jeffery, Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro; Aimee Bowkett, Fund Manager; and Chris Teschmacher, Fund Manager and Head of AA Investments Specialists discuss:
    • Why uncertainty feels so acute and why the data tell a different story
    • How ‘reckless prudence’ means being too cautious could be a genuine risk
    • Regret, diversification and the cost of being prepared

    For more insight into team’s prepare don’t predict philosophy, read their playbook for
    geopolitical risk management and why uncertainty isn’t the enemy.

    This podcast is hosted by Sarka Halas, Content Manager, and was recorded on 16 March 2026.


    For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss. It should be noted that diversification is no guarantee against a loss in a declining market.
    For illustrative purposes only. Reference to a particular security is on a historic basis and does not mean that the security is currently held or will be held within an L&G portfolio. The above information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
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    30 mins
  • 401: Middle East update – market impacts and outlook

    401: Middle East update – market impacts and outlook
    Mar 20 2026
    This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 20 March to discuss the market reaction to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
    Alongside human and political consequences, the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact markets. In this webinar, we shared our reflections on market conditions and managing risk in this environment.
    Among other topics, our speakers covered:
    • The magnitude of market moves so far
    • How elevated inflation expectations are affecting the path of interest rates
    • What a higher oil price means for emerging market debt
    • Why recent moves in gilt yields are very different from those we saw in 2022

    Our speakers were: Chris Jeffery, Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro; Ben Bennett, Chief Investment Strategist for Asia; and Raza Agha, Head of Emerging Market Sovereign Strategy.
    The webinar was moderated by Lara Edmonstone-West, Head of Solutions Distribution.
    For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Risk management cannot fully eliminate the risk of investment loss. It should be noted that diversification is no guarantee against a loss in a declining market.
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    33 mins
  • 400: Three paths to diversification

    400: Three paths to diversification
    Mar 19 2026
    In this special edition of L&G Talks Asset Management, we examine three different approaches to diversification.
    Our speakers are:
    • Elisa Piscopiello, Senior Index and ETF Analyst, who talks about dividend income strategy
    • Aude Martin, Head of Pooled Index Investment Specialists, who talks about equal weighting
    • Shichen Zhao, ETF Thematic Research Analyst, who talks about the factor profiles of thematic strategies

    This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager, and was recorded on 13 March 2026.
    For professional investors only. Capital at risk. It should be noted that diversification is no guarantee against a loss in a declining market.
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    25 mins
  • 399: Middle East conflict: implications for investors

    399: Middle East conflict: implications for investors
    Mar 6 2026
    This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 5 March to discuss the implications for investors of the recent escalation in the Middle East.
    Alongside its profound human and political consequences, the conflict has prompted significant market moves. Among other topics, our speakers covered:
    • How the duration of energy market disruption could be pivotal to the investment outlook
    • The potential implications for inflation and central bank policy of higher energy prices
    • Why government bond yields have moved higher and credit spreads are largely tighter
    • The market backdrop in which the conflict has unfolded, including AI-related concerns
    • Signals that might prompt us to make material changes to portfolio positioning

    Our speakers were Jason Shoup, Global Co-Head of Fixed Income and CIO, L&G – Asset Management, America; Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies; and Chris Jeffery, Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro.
    The webinar was moderated by Laura Brown, Head of Public Markets Distribution.
    For professional investors only. Capital at risk.
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    35 mins
  • 398: US tariffs, AI meltdown and JGBs – Market Talk

    398: US tariffs, AI meltdown and JGBs – Market Talk
    Feb 26 2026
    Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy, Asia, shares his thoughts on the US Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, concerns around the future of software firms, and what’s behind the dip in long-term Japanese government bond yields.
    This podcast was recorded on 24 February 2026 and is hosted by Harry Brooks.
    All data is sourced from LSEG as at 23 February 2026 unless otherwise stated.
    For professional investors only. Capital at risk.
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    23 mins
  • 397: Endgame Insights: Putting theory into practice

    397: Endgame Insights: Putting theory into practice
    Feb 19 2026
    In late 2024, we published our inaugural Endgame Insights report for DB schemes. With a new version around the corner, here’s a sneak preview of what’s new and how DB schemes are approaching the endgame options they have at their disposal.
    Mat Webb, Head of Endgame Solutions, shares his thoughts on:
    • What’s different about L&G’s latest Endgame Insights report?
    • Key highlights from our recent DB scheme survey results
    • Is surplus extraction possible with any endgame option?
    • Can DB schemes help to address intergenerational fairness?
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    18 mins
  • 396: Mind the gap: Can CDC schemes resolve intergenerational unfairness?

    396: Mind the gap: Can CDC schemes resolve intergenerational unfairness?
    Feb 12 2026

    Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes are being described as the
    next evolution in pensions, yet innovation often comes with challenges.
    John Southall, Head of Strategic Research within our Asset Allocation team,
    offers his perspective on some key issues, including:

    · Who stands to gain and who carries the risk
    · Key advantages and drawbacks of CDC
    · How to think about intergenerational unfairness
    · Unique challenges of retirement-only CDC

    This podcast was recorded on February 10, 2026 and is hosted by Sarka
    Halas, content manager.

    For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Views expressed are of L&G
    as at February 2026.
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    18 mins
  • 395: Private markets – Carving a path

    395: Private markets – Carving a path
    Feb 5 2026

    What do the next 12 months have in store for private markets? That’s
    the question our panel aims to answer on this week’s podcast.
    Discussion focused on what influenced private markets in 2025 and
    what key themes we see emerging with 2026 already well under way. We
    also looked at specific sectors in more detail, delving into real
    estate, digital infrastructure and private credit.

    On our panel:

    • Rob Martin, Global Head of Research and Investment Strategy
    • Bill Page, Head of Real Estate Research
    • Dr. James Tyrrell, Research Analyst
    • Lushan Sun, Head of Cross-Asset Research

    This podcast was moderated by Nick Jardine, content manager at L&G,
    and was recorded on 4 February, 2026.

    All data from Cliffwater, Bloomberg, PMA and Preqin as of 2026,
    unless otherwise stated.

    Assumptions, opinions, and estimates are provided for illustrative
    purposes only. There is no guarantee that any forecast will come to
    pass. It should be noted that diversification is no guarantee against
    a loss in a declining market.

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    22 mins