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Seat At My Table PodcastHow hard can it be? with Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBEHow hard can it be?
A question that serial founder, Ex-Investment Banker, and all round superstar, Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, consistently asks himself to push limits and find immense success.
Dawid Started his career training as a lawyer, followed by working as an investment banking, before becoming a serial entrepreneur.
He co-founded Redington an award winning independent investment consultantancy on a mission to make 100 million people financially secure. Followed by Mallowstreet, a collaboration platform for the asset management industry. And, as if this wasn’t enough, he co-founded 10,000 interns, a foundation that provides internships across 20 indus...2025-02-231h 31
IFA TalkPodcast #105: Financial Services in an AI Era with Stuart Breyer from MallowstreetIn our latest IFA Talk podcast, hosts Jenny and Brandon sit down with Stuart Breyer, CEO of Mallowstreet, to talk all things AI and its growing role in financial services.
Stu shares how Mallowstreet is using AI, especially their SOFI tool, to make things run smoother and drive innovation. They chat about how AI can work alongside advisers to boost client service and streamline processes. If you've been wondering how to choose the right AI tools or what to consider when integrating them into your business, this episode has you covered.
2025-02-0318 min
Dash Arts PodcastOur Public House: Unlocking VoicesHow can the arts help us to encounter others? In December 2024, we were part of a fantastic live discussion at the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) discussing how the arts can unlock unheard voices. This podcast brings you some highlights from the event with some extra insights and updates from our Dash Arts Artistic Director Josephine Burton. Hosted by Tom Stratton (Chief of Staff at RSA), our Artistic Director and Chief Executive Josephine Burton was joined on stage by Alan Finlayson (Professor of Political & Social Theory, University of East Anglia...2025-01-0828 min
RSA EventsUnlocking civic voiceJoin us in the Great Room at RSA House, where our expert panel will share insights and experiences from their work on impactful, community-led projects. Discover how these initiatives have empowered citizens to speak up for their communities and shape their shared future.The panel will explore key aspects of our Prosperous Places framework, including civic voice which provides strategies to empower residents to take an active role in developing their communities, and grassroots advocacy which equips individuals with the tools to become effective advocates for sustainable and inclusive development.The event is in collaboration...2024-12-051h 04
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks trusteeship with Janice TurnerWhat might the future bring for member-nominated pension trustees? Should master trusts be required to have MNTs on their boards? And is collective defined contribution reinforcing the case for MNTs? Janice Turner, co-chair of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees, talks to mallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf about the role of trustees representing members.2024-10-1017 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks trusteeship with Allan WhalleyHow do you chair a board effectively? Can chairing be learnt? And what does the growth of commercial trustee companies mean for the sector? Independent trustee Allan Whalley talks to mallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf about good chairing.2024-09-0321 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks trusteeship with Tim MiddletonWhat makes a good trustee? How do you chair a board well? Where is trusteeship headed? Tim Middleton, director of policy and public affairs at the Pensions Management Institute, talks to mallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf about trusteeship past, present and future.2024-07-1514 min
Inside WealthChampioning 10,000 Black Interns - Episode 25 - Stuart Breyer, Chief Executive Officer at mallowstreetWelcome back to the Executives in Wealth Management podcast.
In this episode, your host, Thomas Spencer, was joined by Stuart Breyer, the Chief Executive Officer at mallowstreet.
They talked about the importance of authentic leadership, the role of AI in the wealth management industry and wider society, and the story behind the 10,000 Black Interns project that Stuart is a part of.
Listen along to learn more about leadership in the wealth management industry.
The Executives in Wealth Management podcast is brought to you by Signia Search & Selection, an executive search firm sp...2024-01-2456 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks - how could the proposed 'lifetime' pension work?Would you like to choose your workplace pension provider yourself? A 'lifetime provider model' was proposed by the government last November which would allow people to do just that, with a call for evidence closing on 24 January 2024. Paul Leandro, partner at Barnett Waddingham, and Tim Gosling, head of policy at the People's Partnership, provider of DC master trust the People's Pension, discuss how they think this model might impact savers and DC providers and share insights into the Australian experience.2024-01-2329 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks - how does a master trust view CDC?How does a master trust see collective defined contribution? Sandra Wolf speaks with Andy O’Regan, employer and strategic partnerships director at TPT Retirement Solutions, to find out.2024-01-0918 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks - Kate Jones: We want to share what we have learnt at the PPFKate Jones, who chairs the UK's Pension Protection Fund, shares her plans for the UK’s pensions lifeboat fund in the latest ‘mallowstreet talks’ podcast. Find out: what is the Pension Protection Fund’s new sustainability strategy? How would proposals about expanding the organisation’s remit change what it does? And what are the PPF's plans for the next three years?2023-08-2418 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks - responsible investing at NestHow does £30bn pension fund Nest approach responsible investment? How does it have asset managers report on value chain emissions? And what is next on its agenda? Find out in this exclusive interview with senior responsible investment manager Katharina Lindmeier.2023-06-2320 min
Love Business with Alan WickUsing capitalism for sustainability, with Rob GardnerWhat is this refreshing alchemy that successfully blends environmental, social and financial goals?
Meet Rebalance Earth, helping companies to meet their Net Zero and nature-positive targets more efficiently and transparently.
Capitalism can be a force for good in its sustainable form. That’s Rob Gardner’s passionate belief. He’s determined to make a real difference in the face of climate change challenges and biodiversity loss, using his experience from a successful career in banking and investment to develop a platform for natural assets that creates a biodiversity net gain, captures carbon and creates new job op...2023-03-0456 min
Rebel DiariesRobert Gardner - Finding The Balance Of Purpose And Financial ResilienceLeave Scott a voicemail and possibly get featured on the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/rebeldiariesvoicemailRob Gardner is an investor, entrepreneur and author committed to delivering financial freedom in a world worth living in. As Director of Investments at SJP he was responsible for investing more than £150 billion of clients’ wealth. He co-founded Redington, mallowstreet and the charity RedSTART. He is a board director and investor in Rebalance Earth a global ecosystems platform for valuing and investing in nature to help reverse climate change, biodiversity loss and create economic prosperity for...2022-10-1727 min
Truth & TranscendenceEp 57: Robert Gardner - Purpose Beyond Money & Doing What You LoveRobert Gardner - Purpose Beyond Money & Doing What You LoveRobert Gardner is a financial expert, entrepreneur and activist for making money a force for good. As St. James’s Place’s Director of Investments he is responsible for more than £150bn of clients’ wealth and helping more than 900k people plan for their retirement with peace of mind.Rob has made it his life’s mission to elevate people and the planet alongside profits to create ‘financial wellbeing, in a world worth living in’. He utilises his platform and the organisations he’s involved with t...2022-08-261h 19
LSE Focal Point PodcastRobert Gardner - Director of Investments at St James's Place Wealth ManagementJoin us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Robert Gardner, the Director of Investments at St James’s Place Wealth Management. He also is the Chairman of the Board at Rowan Dartington, part of the Expert Committee in the Retirement Investment Systems Reform Project at the World Economic Forum, and Co-Founder at Redington and mallowstreet. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Director at Merrill Lynch and in Global Markets are Deutsche Bank. Robert attended the University of Oxford and studied Geography.
Recorded in June 2022.2022-07-2620 min
mallowstreet talks...Last but not least - women in fintechIs fintech a male industry? Sam Seaton, chief executive of open finance platform Moneyhub, talks to Amy Hollywood about women's access to an industry of the future, her path into fintech, and how she is trying to open doors for other women.2022-03-2119 min
Fiftyfaces Focus Nigerian Voices PodcastGhanaian Voices - Dawid Konotey-Ahulu - Removing the "Kinks in the Hosepipe of Life" for a New GenerationOur first Ghanaian voice in this series is a legend on the London-based investment management scene. Dawid Konotey-Ahulu is an entrepreneur in financial services, technology and elderly care and the co-founder of Redington, the London-based independent pensions and insurance advisory group with $500 bn in assets under advisement, as well as mallowstreet.com, a social media platform connecting the pensions and insurance industry. He has had a long career in financial services and is a high-profile advocate for diversity within the financial services community and one of the leaders behind the recent initiative #100blackinterns.H...2022-03-0931 min
mallowstreet talks...Last but not least - how is fintech changing pensions?How are apps and other fintech solutions changing the way young people interact with pensions? Amy Hollywood speaks with author of the Young Money Blog, Iona Bain; Moneyhub CEO Samantha Seaton; and Georgia Stewart, co-founder and CEO of Tumelo.2021-07-2944 minmallowstreet talks...Last but not least - why is communication so powerful in pensions?How can pension schemes communicate better with younger audiences? And how can young people engage more with their pensions? Amy Hollywood speaks with Joe Craig from Quietroom, Rowena Crawford from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Mairi Dearden from the Pensions Ombudsman.2021-07-1631 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks CDC with Prof. Hans van MeertenProfessor Hans van Meerten explains why the Netherlands is moving away from collective defined contribution, why he likes the UK version better, and what the EU is doing on auto-enrolment.2021-03-2420 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks CDC with Chintan Gandhi at Aonmallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf talks to Chintan Gandhi, head of collective defined contribution at consulting firm Aon. Find out why he thinks UK CDC has a bright future, and how smaller pension funds could benefit.2021-03-1720 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks CDC with John Ralfe, independent consultantListen to independent adviser John Ralfe to find out why he thinks young people are better off in DC schemes.2021-03-1026 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks CDC with Derek Benstead at First Actuarialmallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf talks with Derek Benstead at consultancy First Actuarial, who is a long-time proponent of risk sharing and has worked with the CWU on Royal Mail's CDC scheme. But can this new form of pension scheme convince other employers, too?2021-03-0321 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks CDC with Jon Dean at Altusmallowstreet editor Sandra Wolf talks to Jon Dean, head of retirement strategy at consulting and software firm Altus, about collective defined contribution, which the next few episodes are dedicate to. Jon thinks CDC is a good thing in principle but, you've guessed it, maybe not very practicable.2021-02-2412 min
The Longevity Forum's PodcastThe Six Moments that Matter in Financial Life Journeys of Black People in the UK During Covid with Jane Portas and Dawid Konotey-Ahulu - Longevity Week 2020Jane Portas, Co-founder of Insuring Women's Futures, explains the six moments that matter in financial life journeys of Black people in the UK during Covid with Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Co-founder of Redington Limited and Mallowstreet.
From relationships to education, we experience many moments that can help determine our financial success. Many minority communities experience hardships during these moments such as women being the primary caregiver of children and older parents. How can awareness of these moments help families succeed financially?
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2020-11-1134 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Celene Lee at Buck Consultantsmallowstreet talks with... Celene Lee, principal and senior investment consultant at Buck. Celene Lee shares her thoughts on becoming an investment consultant, diversity, and how the industry has dealt with the lockdown.2020-06-2432 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Ian Clarke at Yell Pension Planmallowstreet talks with... Ian Clarke, a member-nominated trustee turned employer-nominated, at the Yell Pension Plan. Ian Clarke reveals why he became interested in pensions and what he and his fellow trustees have planned for the fund this year.2020-06-1013 minmallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Daniel Taylor at Trafalgar House Pensions Administrationmallowstreet talks with... Daniel Taylor, director at pensions administrator Trafalgar House. Daniel Taylor reveals why pensions administration is anything but boring, how the sector is changing and which type of expertise is most needed.2020-05-2725 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Laurie Edmans at Now Pensionsmallowstreet talks with... Laurie Edmans, board member at master trust Now Pensions. Laurie Edmans reveals how he went from 16-year-old school leaver to advising the government, and why he just can't stop working in pensions. Don't believe it? Listen for yourself.(As you may have guessed, this was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.)2020-05-1352 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Lesley Titcomb, former pensions regulatormallowstreet talks with... Lesley Titcomb, the former chief executive of the Pensions Regulator. Lesley Titcomb reveals why she enjoyed her time at TPR despite BHS and Carillion. Don't believe it? Listen for yourself.(As you may have guessed, this was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.)2020-04-2928 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Neil McPherson at Capital Cranfield Trusteesmallowstreet talks with... Neil McPherson, managing director at trustee firm Capital Cranfield. Neil McPherson reveals why a pensioner once threw a book at his colleague and why he still draws on the experience he gained in the Netherlands. Don't believe it? Listen for yourself.(As you may have guessed, this was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.)2020-04-1528 min
mallowstreet talks...mallowstreet talks with Anne-Marie Winton at Arc Pensions Lawmallowstreet talks with... Anne-Marie Winton, partner at law firm Arc Pensions Law. Anne-Marie Winton reveals why pensions law is pretty fascinating. Don't believe it? Listen for yourself.(As you may have guessed, this was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.)2020-04-0115 min