AllianzGI CEO Utermann on Impact Investing, Passive Investing Threat

The video discusses the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative, led by Michael Bloomberg for the UN, which aims to address the climate crisis through private sector collaboration. It introduces the Impact Investment Fund targeting sustainable projects and highlights the Net Zero Emissions Alliance's commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 2050. The video also explores investment strategies in emerging markets, the impact of global growth concerns, and the rise of passive investing. It concludes with a discussion on private markets and the pressure on fees for active management.

What is the main goal of the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative?

Who kicked off the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative?

What is impact investing and how is it related to the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative?

What types of projects are likely to receive funding from the new impact investment fund?

How do public-private partnerships improve the risk-return profile for private sector investments?

What are some of the risks associated with investing in emerging markets?

How has the rise of passive investing affected active investment strategies?