Aviva Investors CIO Explains Investment Challenges Following New U.K. PM

The video discusses the political and economic landscape in the UK amidst Brexit, focusing on Boris Johnson's appointment as Prime Minister. It highlights the uncertainty in the UK and its implications for investors, emphasizing the need for strategic investment decisions to protect client wealth. The discussion also covers the impact of Brexit on UK equities, noting their performance and market positioning.

Who is set to become the new Prime Minister of the UK, as mentioned in the video?

• Jeremy Corbyn

• Boris Johnson

• Theresa May

• David Cameron

What is a key responsibility of a CIO when managing client assets during uncertain times?

• Investing only in UK equities

• Protecting clients' wealth

• Avoiding all risky investments

• Maximizing short-term profits

How can CIOs manage portfolios in light of potential negative Brexit outcomes?

• By ignoring market trends

• By focusing solely on domestic earnings

• By avoiding positions that could suffer

• By investing heavily in UK markets

What percentage of UK equities' earnings come from outside the UK?

• 50%

• 60%

• 40%

• 70%

How did UK equities perform after the first Brexit referendum?

• They performed poorly

• They were unaffected

• They remained stable

• They performed relatively well