Leadership, Resilience and Risk in a Changing World: a conversation with Sir John Key

In the latest episode of The Astute Investor, LGT Wealth Management’s Head of Private Asset Allocation Matthew Tan speaks with former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sir John Key. We look at the lessons he learned steering New Zealand through periods of crisis, the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region, and what it means for open, trade-dependent economies like Australia and New Zealand. In particular, we examine the growing sense of pressure felt by younger generations – particularly around the cost of living – and how these forces are contributing to political dissatisfaction and the rise of populism. Another major focus of the discussion is resilience: what it means in practice and how it’s tested during periods of crisis. How do we define and refine resilience, and how do we apply it in the face of ongoing geo-political and economic turmoil?