The world into which AIA Australia (AIAA) first launched its Mind Coach program was one vastly different to that we’re living in now. Even so, this vital telehealth service has proven both greatly beneficial and timely for the life and health insurer’s customers.
We live in a world full of complex transitions – whether in climate, technology, global trade or demographics – that are reshaping the way that we live and manage our businesses; most recently, the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic has added a global health crisis to the mix, which has shown how complexity often leads to fragility at the time of greatest need.
In Episode 51, Alex Proimos speaks with Antonella Puca, senior director at Alvarez & Marsal Valuation Services, and author of Early Stage Valuation: A Fair Value Perspective.
Impact analysis for real assets and the building out of a new benchmarking framework for carbon emissions are two internal projects that will bring a deeper ESG focus to the soon-to-be rebranded fund’s investment team.
The CEO of AIA in Australia and New Zealand breaks down his path to the “privilege and responsibility” of leadership in the inaugural Defining Leadership session with Conexus Financial CEO Colin Tate.
In Episode 50, Alex Proimos speaks with Denise Hearn, co-author of The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition.
Many of the major themes and trends that dominated financial markets before COVID-19 disrupted financial markets and economies still endure today, according to John Pearce, with ‘financial repression’ among the most notable. Although there have been some exceptions.
In Episode 49, Alex Proimos speaks with Joe Morris, principal, Asia-Pacific, at Control Risks.
Investors are facing some deeper thinking about defensive asset classes, portfolio diversification and income generation in light of the diminished attributes bonds now hold in light of unique circumstances financial markets are throwing up. Experts discuss the evolving environment and consider relevant defensive strategies.
The Senator said there is “such great value” in group insurance, but with a sharp caveat: it only works if people understand what they’re getting for their money.
In Episode 48, Alex Proimos speaks with Rob Leck, director at Cutter Associates.
In Episode 47, Alex Proimos speaks with Damian Graham, chief investment officer at First State Super.
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