Tech-enabled Investment Innovation for Workplace Pensions | James Lawrence - Smart Pension

How technology enables new investment strategies, the role of trustees, the impact of ESG considerations, and the role of private markets in pension portfolios. A comprehensive conversation with James Lawrence of Smart Pension about the future of pensions and how smart technologies and innovative investment practices are shaping better outcomes for millions of pensioners.LINKSJames on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrencecfa/Smart Pension: https://www.smartpension.co.uk/Related episodes on Pensions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ1012cgPCAy2NXMIob3W30DXM3rF3OM📩 George's Investment Management Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3AxnyTY (Free)👨🏻‍💼George on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-aliferis-caia-60078312/🎧 Audio version of the Podcast: https://pod.link/1511595070📹Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investology_podcastThis episode was produced by Orama - a video and podcast studio for B2B Brands: https://orama.tv/ABOUT JAMES LAWRENCE (GUEST)I help to build sustainable financial futures for the 1.5 million members of the Smart Pension Master Trust, an award winning pension fund backed by some of the biggest names in the financial world.I'm passionate about using the vast power of pensions investments to make an impact on the people and planet around us, creating a better world to retire into.Member of Smart Pension's Investment Sub-Committee and Scheme Strategist.James joied Smart Pension from Mercer where he worked for 9 years. In his most recent role he was lead investment strategist for the UK DC delegated investment business. He was responsible for the strategic direction of the delegated investment solution, Mercer SmartPath, which included a significant allocation to a newly built ESG fund, as well as building a net zero transition pathway.ABOUT THE INVESTOLOGY PODCASTA podcast that helps you think about critical topics and principles of investment management. Each episode explores the technology, mythology, psychology, and narratology of investment management through interviews with acclaimed authors, innovative startup founders, and industry pioneers.ABOUT GEORGE ALIFERIS (INVESTOLOGIST & HOST)With a strong background in investment management, George is on a mission to find new ways to to deliver better outcomes for investors,Ex-financial markets sales: Natixis, Deutsche Bank, Invesco (Source), covering alternative investments, derivatives, ETFsFounder of Orama a podcast and video agency working with the finance industryCAIA Charterholder (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association)Masters from HEC, Paris & UTDT, Buenos AiresGreek, French, UK-based (Brighton); Likes to swim, ski, surf; Dad x2TIMESTAMP00:00 Investing: a Pension Perspective00:52 James Comments on Current Market Volatility01:21 Long-Term Investment Strategies02:32 Engaging Pension Members04:00 James Lawrence's Background09:11 Smart Pension's Technological Edge12:11 Financial Innovation in Pensions16:00 Private Markets and Asset Allocation24:32 Government and Regulatory Discussions31:54 Sustainable and ESG Investing35:43 Future of Pension Engagement38:37 Conclusion and Contact Information