The AXA IM Sound Progress podcast showcases the people driving real progress on climate commitments. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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At AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) we are an active, long-term, global, multi-asset investor. We work with our clients today to provide the solutions they need to help build a better tomorrow for their investments, while creating a positive change for the world in which we all live. We are part of the AXA Group, a world leader in financial protection and wealth management.
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Central banks and their impact – the role of the Fed. Brought to you by the Investment Institute
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19:06What happens in the US can – and typically does - have a global impact. In our latest Sound Progress podcast, AXA IM Chief Investment Officer, Core Investments, Chris Iggo and AXA Group Chief Economist and Head of AXA IM Research Gilles Moëc discuss how the world’s largest economy and its policies affect the rest of the world, and what it means for…
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Hold steady: Sustainability in the face of polycrisis
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20:34In the face of the global polycrisis of war, climate change, slow growth, and political instability, many corporate leaders are revaluating their net zero commitments to prioritize concerns such as supply chain resources, high interest rates, and declining consumer demand amid a cost-of-living crisis. In this episode of Sound Progress, our host Her…
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Transition Minerals: The hidden cost of clean energy
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20:19The move to a low-carbon economy will require a substantial increase in the production of so-called transition minerals which are needed for, amongst other things, renewable electricity networks, battery performance and permanent magnets - key components of wind turbines and electric vehicles. These minerals (including copper, aluminium, lithium, n…
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Outlook 2024: Forces to reckon with - what the year ahead could mean for investors and for the Net Zero transition.
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20:48AXA IM Investment Institute Presents; Outlook 2024: Forces to reckon with - what the year ahead could mean for investors and for the Net Zero transition. As we approach the end of the year, Sound Progress takes a look at AXA IM’s macroeconomic outlook for 2024, asking: what impact will the 2024 economic context have on net zero progress? Will a slo…
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Coal is the largest source of electricity generation worldwide and the largest single source of CO2 emissions. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is both urgent and crucial to meet the Paris Agreement goals. We know that renewable energy from solar and wind is now economical to produce, so why are new coal mines being given the go ahead and new …
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Getting Your House in Order: Are COOs the gatekeepers of a net zero economy?
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27:22COOs are the people with their hands on the operational levers of how a company does its business. So are COOs the real gatekeepers to the net zero economy? How important it is for companies to get their own house in order in terms of their operational emissions footprint, and what lies on the road ahead for organisations looking to reduce their op…
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Sea Change. Do our oceans and coastlines hold the key to combat climate change?
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15:0071% of the earth's surface is covered by water and of this, 96% is in our oceans. It's this natural capital that makes human life possible. But could our oceans also hold the key to fighting climate change? And how can we, as investors, protect against biodiversity loss by investing in both public and private markets? Our host, Herschel Pant, speak…
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Radical transparency. Does more data add up to greater climate progress?
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18:06More than 80% of the world economy aims to be net zero by 2050. Such commitment requires significant action, and the investment world is no exception. But with many studies showing that greenwashing, a lack of common language and data are standing in the way, we ask: is more transparency always a good thing? Does more data add up to greater climate…
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Hard to crack. Can investor pressure really make cement less polluting?
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21:48Welcome to Sound Progress, the AXA IM podcast that showcases the people driving real progress on climate commitments. Did you know that cement production is responsible for 8% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions? If it were a country, the cement industry would be the world's third largest emitter. It’s a huge topic that cuts across two of our m…
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A beginners guide to ‘Active Ownership’ - how can we help to improve gender diversity?
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22:15Ever wondered what ‘Active Ownership’ means? How can we, as investors, play a role in improving gender equality? In this episode of Sound Progress, the podcast series which explores AXA IM’s journey to a Better Tomorrow through collaboration, find out why AXA IM cares about gender diversity and what we’re doing to improve it – all over the world. H…
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Working to create a positive impact for people and the planet
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17:28In this episode of Sound Progress, the podcast series which explores AXA IM’s journey to a Better Tomorrow through collaboration, find out why AXA IM will be donating €500,000 to the Access to Medicine Foundation and giving 5% of its impact investing fund fees to charity. Hosted by Dominic Laurie, Gerald Harlin, Executive Chairman, AXA IM, Jay Iyer…
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In this episode, AXA IM is joined by BNP Paribas SS and EY, to discuss the Blockchain project they’re currently collaborating on. Participants share their perspectives on Blockchain, discuss the key challenges, and how collaboration in the asset management industry is important for innovation. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more i…
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Podcast 4 - Fear and the inflation game: Explaining inflation
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28:51Podcast 4 - Fear and the inflation game: Explaining inflation (featuring Jonathan Baltora)By AXA Investment Managers
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Podcast 3 – What are the megatrends driving the best investment opportunities today?
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30:50Podcast 3 – What are the megatrends driving the best investment opportunities today? by AXA Investment ManagersBy AXA Investment Managers
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Podcast 2 - Bulls, Bears, and Bonds: Answering the ‘common questions’ about bonds
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29:44Featuring Nicolas TrindadeBy AXA Investment Managers
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Podcast 1 - The dangers of having ‘too much’ debt in the economy - Introduction
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30:30As we approach the tenth anniversary of the crash of global banking giant Lehman Brothers, what are the lessons we can learn from the past? Presenters Hardeep and Nick discuss if global debt hitting a trillion dollar high this year is sign that things are only getting worse; while AXA Investment Managers’ Chris Iggo looks at the future of fixed inc…
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