In this episode Arjan van Wieren of €150bn Dutch fiduciary manager MN explains the four distinct risk factors that are incorporated into each mandate, the potential investment impact of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, and megatrends likely to affect real assets investments.
"I think that Europe as a continent is trying to be less dependent on global economies and the supply chain and therefore is trying to make sure that they are less dependent on other regions. That creates a lot of interesting opportunities."
In this podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
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