May 19, 2020
Luba Nikulina, Global Head of Research, Willis Towers Watson, describes what culture means in the context of asset management, and how this is a key consideration in the manager rating process. Why is the common model of relying on an individual star investor no longer suited to the modern investment environment?...
May 7, 2020
Josh Hall, Global Head of Operational Due Diligence, Willis Towers Watson, judges how well the asset managers are doing with handling a financial crisis whilst working under unusual conditions. What is the worst thing that can happen when operational processes fail, and how close is he to giving an “ODD fail” to an...
May 6, 2020
In this episode, Craig discusses what asset owners should be thinking about and doing in this environment. Would he ever recommend less diversification? And what is the one thing he would “impose” on investors if he didn’t have to answer to to anybody?
May 5, 2020
A continuation of our conversation with David Hoile, on how things may develop from here. David’s team have prepared a number of future scenarios for the battle against Covid-19, and the likely implications for investment markets. The team are also launching a Covid-19 dashboard linking medical indicators with...
May 5, 2020
David Hoile, Global Head of Asset Research, Willis Towers Watson, summarises movements in the investment markets up to the first week of April against a backdrop of the Covid-19 outbreak. Find out how far the level of economic activity has fallen, how recent equity falls compare to historic bear markets, and...