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Ep. 43: C.S. Venkatakrishnan on Reviving the UK’s Equity Culture

2024/10/8
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Sarah Williamson sits down with C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Group Chief Executive of Barclays, to gain his perspective on long-term opportunities for the UK economy, the importance of fostering a thriving investment culture, and the role of banks in the transition to net zero.

Topics include:

  • [00:02:08] Restoring investment culture in the UK: How the UK has lost its equity risk culture over time and the need for pension reform, education, and improved accessibility.

  • [00:14:16] Reworking the industrial economy: The role global banks have to play in building a low-carbon economy and the future of the UK's new sovereign wealth fund.

  • [00:24:37] Globalization: Particularly in a year of multiple elections, reflecting on the past 30 years of global political disruptions and developing a sense of what trends will take shape over the next 30.

  • [00:31:24] Trustworthiness as the key to long-term success: In an ever-changing world with so many technological advancements, core values and the relationship with the customer must remain front and center.