Investing in the UK: Laasya Shekaran, David Brown and Judith Mackenzie

Laasya Shekaran and David Brown welcome Judith Mackenzie of Downing, to the Podcast to discuss investing in the UK.Initiatives like the Mansion House Compact II and an increased focus on place-based investing all point to one clear government objective – channelling more pension capital into investments supporting UK growth. But what does that actually look like in practice? How can pension schemes invest in the UK in a way that delivers positive, impactful and sustainable outcomes for the UK economy?In this episode, our hosts Laasya Shekaran and David Brown are joined by Judith Mackenzie, Partner and Head of Fund Managers at Downing to really dig into what the investible universe looks like in the UK and the pros and cons of investing in the UK against the backdrop of the current geopolitical climate. They discuss the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), the potential for mandating and the focus on different regions within the UK in this timely and topical discussion!