Monthly Archives: November 2024

Episode 237 – Global Fiduciary Leaders with Elizabeth Fernando

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Host Chris Battaglia interviews Elizabeth Fernando, CIO of NEST. The two discuss the history and growth of NEST, which was established in 2010 to address the lack of workplace pensions and the need for affordable retirement savings.

The podcast was recorded ahead of the Global Fiduciary Symposium which took place from November 11th to 14th in Tokyo, Japan.

Key Notes:

  • NEST was created following the 2008 Pensions Act which introduced auto-enrollment to ensure every employer in the UK offers a workplace pension.
  • The organization now manages over £43 billion in assets and serves more than 13 million members, including workers from the gig economy and self-employed individuals.
  • The podcast explores the possibility of introducing compulsory pension contributions, like Australia’s superannuation system, but notes the UK’s more cautious approach to enrollment.
  • NEST uses a sophisticated governance structure with multiple layers of oversight to ensure effective decision-making and stakeholder involvement.
  • The organization focuses on long-term growth in private markets, aligning with asset managers who share similar goals, avoiding large buyouts, and steering clear of performance fees.
  • Elizabeth also discusses NEST’s approach to impact investing, prioritizing responsible, sustainable investments that avoid harmful sectors and reflects on the lessons NEST can learn from global pension systems, particularly in Japan.

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Episode 236 – Global Fiduciary Leaders with Professor Takatoshi Ito

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On this episode of Power Your Advice, our host, Chris Battaglia, interviews Professor Takatoshi Ito from Columbia University about the future of Japan’s asset management business. The two cover recent monetary policy changes and initiatives to attract foreign investors, strengthen corporate governance, and build a more globally connected financial hub. 

The podcast comes ahead of Professor Ito’s keynote speech at the Global Fiduciary Symposium on November 12th in Tokyo, Japan. 

Topics also discussed:

  • Professor Takatoshi Ito discusses Japan’s recent interest rate changes and their impact on the yen-dollar exchange rate.
  • Japan’s “Asset Management Nation” initiative aims to shift household savings from low-yield deposits to diverse global investments.
  • Japan is striving to attract foreign asset managers to Tokyo, enhancing its status as a financial hub.
  • Reforms in corporate governance have improved Japanese equity performance, drawing increased global investor interest.
  • Japan’s “Emerging Manager Program” (EMP) seeks to develop a more independent, innovative asset management industry.
  • The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) faces challenges in meeting its target allocation to alternative assets, remaining at only 2%.
  • Professor Ito emphasizes the need for transparency in ESG and impact investing, ensuring clear goals for returns and social impact.

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Episode 235 – Redefining Financial Security for an Aging, Affluent America with Jameson Mulshenock

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Jameson Mulshenock is a Divisional Sales Manager at Lincoln Financial, a firm that has been helping millions of people plan, protect, and retire for over a century.

This episode explores how Lincoln Financial is addressing the financial planning challenges of an aging, affluent population by introducing innovative benefits that provide lifetime income and secure wealth transfer for future generations.

Also discussed:

  • How the aging population is reshaping financial planning, with a focus on ensuring retirement income and dependents’ financial security.
  • High net worth investors, who hold nearly half of U.S. investable assets, mainly focusing on wealth preservation, tax reduction, and asset transfer, as $84 trillion is set to change hands in the coming decades.
  • Lincoln Financial introduced a new benefit that allows affluent clients to secure lifetime income while ensuring their beneficiaries receive either the greater of the investment amount or account value upon their passing.
  • They highlight scenarios where this benefit can support clients, especially for couples with age differences, those interested in tax-efficient wealth transfer, and individuals fulfilling required minimum distributions.

 

Resources: 

Lincoln Financial

 

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Episode 234 – The Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Investors with Bob Santella

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This episode dives into how BetaNXT’s new CEO, Bob Santella, is revolutionizing wealth management with cutting-edge data integration, personalization, and innovative tech solutions.

 

Topics also discussed:

  • Bob discusses his plans to drive innovation at BetaNXT, aiming to help clients grow their businesses by expanding product offerings and integrating advanced technology.
  • He highlights BetaNXT’s new DataXChange initiative with Snowflake, designed to unify data across platforms and enhance security in wealth management.
  • Major challenges in the wealth management industry, such as data modernization, the rise of AI, and evolving investor needs.
  • The conversation explores BetaNXT’s approach to personalization, allowing clients to customize and manage wealth data for a more tailored experience.
  • Looking to the future, Bob anticipates that AI, new investment options, and modular cloud platforms will significantly impact wealth management trends in the coming years.

 

Resources: 

BetaNXT

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