Barings CEO Sees Impetus for Consolidation Among Asset Managers

Barings CEO Sees Impetus for Consolidation Among Asset Managers

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The video features a discussion with Tom Fink, Chairman and CEO of Bearings, and Paul Richards, President of Medley Global Advisors. They explore Bearings' global investment strategies, market competition, and growth opportunities. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of emerging markets, the impact of geopolitical issues, and the search for yield in investment portfolios.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Bearings' investment strategy?

Global fixed income

Cryptocurrencies

Local real estate

Small-cap stocks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor driving consolidation in the investment management industry?

Decline in global trade

Increasing regulatory requirements

Desire to deliver more to clients

Rising interest rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the role of non-banks changed in recent years?

They have stopped offering loans

They have decreased in importance

They have taken on more direct lending

They have focused solely on retail banking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant growth area for Bearings?

Global fixed income

Retail banking

Domestic equities

Cryptocurrency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for investors in emerging markets?

Over-reliance on agriculture

High inflation rates

Geopolitical noise and trade wars

Lack of technological advancement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could potentially lead to a shift in investment focus from US equities to emerging markets?

A decrease in US GDP

A rise in US interest rates

A decline in European markets

Stabilization in China and trade war resolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are emerging markets perceived in terms of investment risk?

As a safe haven

As a very dangerous place

As a low-risk opportunity

As a stable investment