L&G Talks Asset Management

Ben Bennett plots the path of interest rates in the US and UK, examines the factors driving the equity market rebound, and explains why possible tariffs on non-US films could have ramifications far beyond Hollywood. All data is sourced from LSEG as at 6 May 2025 unless otherwise stated. Taiwan dollar move source: Taiwan dollar's record rally is a trade-war tremor | Reuters [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qKbXCE92gi1M8LqtNf1f7GNsb?domain=reuters.com/] For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Securities mentioned 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.

Following the publication of a major new research paper, Raj Shah, a Senior Quant and Factor Strategist within our Index Solutions team, delves into the question of whether factor portfolios can be decarbonised without losing their underlying risk and return characteristics.  This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, European Content Manager. For professional investors only. Capital at risk. It should be noted that diversification is no guarantee against a loss in a declining market. There is no guarantee ESG targets will be achieved.

In another week of volatility for US assets, Ben Bennett dissects the market reaction to frictions with the Fed, considers the path of the dollar, and shares his verdict on whether the era of American exceptionalism is at an end. All data is sourced from LSEG as at 21 April 2025 unless otherwise stated. For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Securities mention 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.

At the beginning of the year, a narrative of US exceptionalism was the consensus among many market participants. However, significant policy uncertainty emanating from the Trump administration has driven a significant rotation away from US risk assets and sent shockwaves around the global economy. What can investors conclude from the turbulence of the first quarter of 2025 - and what does this all mean for American fixed income? This week, we're doing a deep dive to answer these questions and more. This episode is hosted by Andrew Lowry in London; he is joined by Jason Shoup, CIO and Co-Head of Global Fixed Income, and Anthony Woodside, Head of Multi-Sector Fixed Income & Investment Strategy, both at the Chicago office of L&G's Asset Management division. This podcast was recorded on April 15 2025. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

In this episode, we explore Defined Contribution (DC) investments and the changing reality of retirement. Our DC Head of Clients, Jayesh Patel, and clinical psychologist, Dr Emma Hepburn, join us to discuss the gap between retirement expectations and retirement realities. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.