The Tech Connecting Pensions to the Assets they Need | Hugh Cutler, Mobius Life

We explore the tech that improves pension outcomes behind the curtain with Hugh Cutler, CCO of Mobius Life. In this episode, Hugh shares his journey from actuary to investment management, the role of technology and regulation in pensions, and how Mobius Life is making efficient, cost-effective, and diversified investment solutions accessible for better retirement outcomes. We also explore the “hardest challenge in investing": decumulation, and the future of financial technology in providing tailored investment advice.

USEFUL LINKS

Mobius Life: https://www.mobiuslife.co.uk/

Hugh Cutler on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-cutler-b5b1b15/

George Aliferis on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-aliferis-caia-60078312/

This episode was produced by Orama - a video and podcast studio for B2B Brands: https://orama.tv/

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Open Architecture Platform

• Sequencing Decumulation Challenge

• Private Asset Integration

• Education about Pension

• Technological Advancements in Pensions

Highly experienced investment management professional, with 25 years of leadership in global distribution, solutions and executive roles.

I am passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for clients by solving their specific investment challenges, and in the role that investments can play in shaping society and the environment for the better,

After qualification as an actuary focused on pensions, I have held senior positions in distribution and solutions roles for leading companies including BGI (now part of Blackrock), LGIM and AMG. 

ABOUT MOBIUS

The market-leading institutional investment platform, providing investment administration services and tailored investment solutions to trustees of institutional pension schemes, advisers, master trusts, asset managers and life insurance companies.

What sets us apart: Independent; Bespoke solutions; Trusted partner; An ideas culture

ABOUT THE INVESTOLOGY PODCAST

A 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.

Produced by https://orama.tv/ - a podcast & video studio for B2B Brands

ABOUT GEORGE ALIFERIS

Ex-financial markets sales: Natixis, Deutsche Bank, Invesco (Source), covering alternative investments, derivatives, ETFs

Founder of [Orama a podcast and video agency working with the finserv industry

CAIA Charterholder (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association)

Masters from HEC, Paris & UTDT, Buenos Aires

Greek, French, UK-based (Brighton); Likes to swim, ski, surf

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Connecting Pensions' Billions to the Assets they Need | Hugh Cutler, Mobius Life

(00:42 Understanding the Role of an Actuary & Hugh's Career Journey

(02:49) Mobius Life and Pension Funds

(05:04) The Pension  Ecosystem 

(14:39) Technology in Pension Management

(17:37) Challenges and Opportunities in the Pension Industry

(21:57) Decumulation and Sequencing Risk

(34:53) The Role of Private Assets in Pensions

(40:19) Final Thoughts: Shiller, Finance and the good society

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