Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Incentive Alignment, Mandates | Podcast
22 May 2023 - Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank Investment Management, joins the podcast to discuss what responsible investment means to NBIM, the challenges and obstacles of implementing a responsible investing approach, and what differentiates NBIM from other large-scale institutional investors.
Investor-Corporate Engagement, Climate | Podcast
3 October 2022 - Historically, the purpose of the private investment industry – whether public or private – has been simply to achieve a return. Bain’s John Connaughton joins the podcast to discuss how to break that stereotype, both within his organization and across the industry as a whole. Topics include: How mission and purpose drive its investment process and its dialogue with companies How Bain is improving the sustainability of its portfolio, including highlights of their latest ESG report Diversity and inclusivity in the private equity industry The history of Bain’s focus...
Climate | Podcast
19 September 2022 - “What matters more in my opinion is the word that comes after you use the acronym ESG. Do we mean ESG factors? […] Do we mean ESG commitments? Do we mean ESG outcomes or impacts? So, first and foremost, let's make sure we understand the context of how that acronym is being used.”
Innovation | Podcast
15 August 2022 - Rachelle Sampson is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and the inaugural winner of the Panmure House Prize, an award for research into long-term investing and its relationship with innovation.
Policy and Geopolitics, Climate | Podcast
5 July 2022 - “It is a very delicate balance – where do you cross the line from an issue that is actually material to long-term investment performance and something that might be more political?”
Incentive Alignment | Podcast
16 May 2022 - “In our experience, the great CEOs are not just driven by their compensation. They are driven by a need to succeed, a need to accomplish and build something great.”
Risk and Resilience | Podcast
3 April 2022 - “If we can find the Warren Buffet of a given area, it doesn't really matter what asset class it is. That type of talent applied to an interesting investment niche will generate the type of results that we're looking for on a long-term basis.”
Climate | Podcast
24 January 2022 - “There's no such thing anymore as a corporate strategy and a sustainability strategy. The overall corporate strategy has to have sustainability woven into it.”
Investor-Corporate Engagement, Climate | Podcast
13 December 2021 - “What we do in that first part of the relationship, whether they're an existing client or a prospect, is to spend a lot of time on building expectations. ‘This is who we are. This is what we believe fits with a long-term investor.’”
Governance, Incentive Alignment | Podcast
22 November 2021 - What makes a long-term CEO? Clarke Murphy (Russell Reynolds Associates) joins the podcast to discuss the attributes that make executive leaders effective at driving long-term outcomes.
Risk and Resilience, Climate | Podcast
8 November 2021 - Current projections show the New Zealand Super Fund peaking in size in the year 2070, making it among the foremost long-term investors today. How does this impact decision-making within the firm? Matt Whineray, CEO of New Zealand Super Fund, joins the podcast to discuss the practical implications of the Fund’s long-term investment horizon – topics include: The Fund’s origins and how its timeframe allows it to target uniquely long-term themes. The story behind the Fund’s historic standard-setting in 2017 for integrating climate trends into investment decision-making. How the...
Risk and Resilience | Podcast
25 October 2021 - Anticipating new trends is a cornerstone of a long-term approach to investing. Christian Sinding, head of EQT Partners, joins the podcast to discuss how “future-proofing” plays a key role in EQT’s strategy for working with portfolio companies. Christian also shares insights on EQT’s active ownership “playbook,” why he believes private equity is better positioned to make societal impacts, and the launch of a new private capital strategy, EQT Future, and more. About Christian Sinding Christian Sinding is CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, a purpose-driven global investment...