In conversation with Richard Lowe, Editor in Chief, IPE Real Assets

In this episode of Leaders in Investment, Francois Trausch talks about how he invests €78bn in real estate on behalf of insurance giant Allianz. He discusses real estate investment at scale, AI’s potential to reshape cities and how in this unusual period, secular and cyclical forces are overlapping. The conversation also includes carbon reduction as both an environmental and geopolitical imperative, the emergence of defence spending as a new real estate theme and how investors should consider potential alternative uses of assets from the start.

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by UBS.

“I think real estate just has to work harder now to ensure that it remains attractive.”

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.

If you like what you hear, do tell friends and colleagues, and please let us know us what you think by contacting us on podcasts@ipe.com.

In conversation with Richard Lowe, Editor in Chief, IPE Real Assets
In this episode of Leaders in Investment, Francois Trausch talks about how he invests &euro;78bn in real estate on behalf of insurance giant Allianz. He discusses real estate investment at scale, AI&rsquo;s potential to reshape cities and how in this unusual period, secular and cyclical forces are overlapping. The conversation also includes carbon reduction as both an environmental and geopolitical imperative, the emergence of defence spending as a new real estate theme and how investors should consider potential alternative uses of assets from the start.
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by <a href="https://www.ubs.com/global/en.html">UBS</a>.
&ldquo;I think real estate just has to work harder now to ensure that it remains attractive.&rdquo;
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.&nbsp;
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.
If you like what you hear, do tell friends and colleagues, and please let us know us what you think by contacting us on <a href="mailto:podcasts@ipe.com">podcasts@ipe.com</a>.

Leaders in Investment 
An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 

In this new 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. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.

The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.

Our hosts
 Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE 
 Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets

Leaders in Investment An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 
In this new 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. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.
Our hosts
<ul>
<li><a href="/liam-kennedy-biography/10069045.article"> Liam Kennedy &ndash; Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe &ndash; Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>

Leaders in Investment - IPE

Leaders in Investment 
An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 

In this new 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. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.

The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.

Our hosts
 Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE 
 Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets

We would like to thank our partner  PGIM

Leaders in Investment An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 
In this new 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. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.
Our hosts
<ul>
<li><a href="/liam-kennedy-biography/10069045.article"> Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>
We would like to thank our partner <a href="https://www.pgim.com/"> PGIM</a>