In the world of institutional investment, sustainability means many things to many people. But what does it mean to the members who stand to benefit the most from it?

In this episode of Think Forward, Investor Strategy News editor Lachlan Maddock sits down with Rachel Halpern, head of sustainability at JANA Investment Advisers to discuss how funds can bring sustainability to life for their stakeholders, working within the constraints of Your Future, Your Super, and why regulators have greenwashing in their crosshairs.

Private equity has been a consistent force in the private capital arena as both a source of capital for companies and returns for investors. The Inside Network managing editor Tahn Sharpe sits with Nick Miller from Brisbane-based private equity purveyors Fortitude Investment Partners to discuss the rise of PE, its place in the private capital world and what investors should be wary of.

Investor Strategy News editor Lachlan Maddock talks to Cameron Brownjohn from Federation Asset Management about the firm’s latest buy and the growing opportunities for private equity investment in social and renewable energy infrastructure both in Australia and abroad. 

Lonsec chief executive Mike Wright sits down with The Inside Network managing editor Tahn Sharpe to discuss the firm’s recent acquisition by GDG, how managed accounts have radically altered the investment landscape and how the “new captains of capital” are wielding their influence.

Investor Strategy News editor Lachlan Maddock talks to listed infrastructure pioneer Nick Langley about emerging themes in the asset class and how to get exposure to the sweeping net zero transition.

Respected advice technology expert, Finura Group’s Peter Worn, grabs a coffee with The Inside Network managing editor Tahn Sharpe and chats about the systems and processes that form the backbone of the advice administration system; what works, what doesn’t, and where did I put my password?

The Inside Network managing editor Tahn Sharpe and Peloton Partners’ Rob Jones get together to talk about the vexed issue of pricing in financial advice; who’s getting it right, how should it be done and how to explain it to your clients.