- 18 minutes 43 seconds406: All eyes on Affordable Housing
L&G’s Affordable Housing platform is a demonstration of how investing in real assets has the potential to make a real difference.
Aside from offering a potentially compelling opportunity for institutional investors, the provision of these homes addresses a critical societal need. In our latest podcast, we turn our attention to this space, while also noting some exciting recent developments around L&G’s efforts in Affordable Housing.
Joining us on the podcast this week we have:
- Ali Farrell, Head of Impact Strategies for Real Estate, L&G
- Shaun Holdcroft, Head of Affordable Homes, L&G
This podcast is moderated by Nick Jardine, Content Manager at L&G.
All data is from the UK’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as of March 2025.
Assumptions, opinions and estimates are provided for illustrative
purposes only. There is no guarantee that any forecast will come to
pass.23 April 2026, 11:42 am - 23 minutes 1 second404: Behaviour, data and technology: the DC outcomes equation
This episode explores how the DC industry – and L&G – can move from member engagement to action, at a time when new research* indicates that 41% of working people aged 25 to 55 are not on track for the retirement income they’ll need.
DC Close Up host Lesley‑Ann Morgan, Global Head of DC in our Asset Management business, is joined by Jenny Hazan, Director of Customer Strategy and Engagement at L&G. Together, they discuss why the biggest challenge in DC pensions is not participation but adequacy – and why information alone rarely changes behaviour.
Drawing on examples spanning compound growth, behavioural biases and artificial intelligence (AI), this episode considers how behavioural science, data and technology must work together to support better member outcomes.
This podcast was recorded on 31 March 2026. All information and views from L&G as at date of recording.
*Decades Ahead research launched by L&G and research partner Public First on the 18 March 2026.
https://group.legalandgeneral.com/en/about-us/our-purpose/safeguarding-financial-futures/decades-aheadFor professional investors only. Capital at risk.
Assumptions, opinions, and estimates are provided for illustrative purposes only. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass.
Past performance is not a guide to the future. The value of an investment and any income taken from it is not guaranteed and can go down as well as up, you may not get back the amount you originally invested.
The information in this podcast is for information purposes only and we are not soliciting any action based on it. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities or pursue a particular investment strategy. It is not investment, legal, regulatory or tax advice.16 April 2026, 9:34 am - 19 minutes 9 seconds403: The case for dynamic duration management in credit portfoliosIn this episode, Amelie Chowna, Head of Fixed Income Strategic Initiatives and Alex Mack, Head of Inflation and Rates explore the role of duration in fixed income portfolios and ask if it is a consistently reliable hedging tool.
They also discuss why they believe it is important to manage duration dynamically in unconstrained bond portfolios across varying market conditions.
This episode was recorded on 24 March 2026.
All data from L&G and/or Bloomberg as at 31 December 2025.
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.9 April 2026, 7:00 am - 29 minutes 41 seconds402: Prepare don’t predict: Tackling geopolitical uncertaintyWe 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
Playbook for geopolitical risk management - https://blog.landg.com/categories/investment-strategy/prepare-dont-predict-prepare-dont-predict-a-timeless-playbook-for-geopolitical-risk-management/
Why uncertainty isn’t the enemy – https://blog.landg.com/categories/investment-strategy/prepare-dont-predict-why-uncertainty-isnt-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.26 March 2026, 10:26 am - 33 minutes 2 seconds401: Middle East update – market impacts and outlookThis 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.20 March 2026, 5:20 pm - 24 minutes 52 seconds400: Three paths to diversificationIn 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.19 March 2026, 8:00 am - 34 minutes 45 seconds399: Middle East conflict: implications for investorsThis 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.6 March 2026, 2:05 pm - 22 minutes 34 seconds398: US tariffs, AI meltdown and JGBs – Market TalkBen 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.26 February 2026, 8:00 am - 18 minutes 6 seconds397: Endgame Insights: Putting theory into practiceIn 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?
19 February 2026, 8:00 am - 17 minutes 38 seconds396: Mind the gap: Can CDC schemes resolve intergenerational unfairness?
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 CDCThis 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 2026.12 February 2026, 7:44 am - 21 minutes 43 seconds395: Private markets – Carving a path
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.5 February 2026, 2:33 pm - More Episodes? Get the App