PODCAST · business
Faster Forward
by Northern Trust
Innovation is often sparked by a single new idea. Faster Forward brings you stories, insights, and lessons learned from leaders and innovators that are transforming their industries.
Episodes
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Building for What’s Next: Data, AI and the Future of APAC Investing
For Australian asset managers and superannuation funds, growth increasingly depends on operating discipline, reliable data, and decisions about where technology can add practical value. As firms look to scale while keeping costs and operational complexity under control, the question is where to...
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Project Acacia and Tokenized Markets with Justin Chapman and Paul Abraham
As tokenized assets move into real-world testing, institutional investors need to understand how they could affect existing payment systems, settlement processes, risk controls, and operating models. What can real-world testing teach financial institutions about the next stage of digital markets?...
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From Automation to Adaptation: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work (Video)
As organizations accelerate AI adoption, leaders are grappling with a critical question: how will technology reshape the workforce in the years ahead? In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with workplace futurist and workforce intelligence expert Alexandra Levit to explore...
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From Automation to Adaptation: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work (Audio)
As organizations accelerate AI adoption, leaders are grappling with a critical question: how will technology reshape the workforce in the years ahead? In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with workplace futurist and workforce intelligence expert Alexandra Levit to explore...
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Institutional Investing in a Changing Global Market
Institutional investors are balancing rapid market change with the need to make disciplined, long-term investment decisions. As regulations evolve, technology advances, and geopolitical events influence capital flows, investors are balancing opportunity with operational discipline. In this…
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Scaling the Future of OCIO: Data, AI and Operational Efficiency (Video)
The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) industry is growing faster than many expected, with assets projected to approach $6 trillion by 2030. In this episode of Market Pulse, Grant Johnsey sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of OCIO and Commercial Strategy at Northern Trust, to discuss…
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Scaling the Future of OCIO: Data, AI and Operational Efficiency (Audio)
The outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) industry is growing faster than many expected, with assets projected to approach $6 trillion by 2030. In this episode of Market Pulse, Grant Johnsey sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of OCIO and Commercial Strategy at Northern Trust, to discuss…
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Digital Assets, Tokenization, and the Future of Institutional Investing
Financial markets continue to evolve as institutions evaluate new ways to move assets, improve settlement processes, and expand investment opportunities. What role will digital assets play in the future of investing? And how are institutions balancing innovation with regulation, governance, and...
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From Undervalued to Opportunity: Inside the Rise of Women’s Sports Investing (Video)
Institutional investors are taking a closer look at sports—not just as a passion project, but as a distinct and evolving asset class. In this episode of Market Pulse, Jason Wright, managing partner and head of investments for Project Level at Ariel Investments, joins Northern Trust’s Grant…
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From Undervalued to Opportunity: Inside the Rise of Women’s Sports Investing (Audio)
Institutional investors are taking a closer look at sports—not just as a passion project, but as a distinct and evolving asset class. In this episode of Market Pulse, Jason Wright, managing partner and head of investments for Project Level at Ariel Investments, joins Northern Trust’s Grant…
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Scaling ETF Services for Growth and Innovation
Are you keeping up with the rapid shifts in Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) markets? The strategies driving innovation are reshaping how investment products are delivered and managed. In this episode, Paul Fahey speaks with Phil Nanof, Head of ETF Services, Americas at Northern Trust, about the...
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Finding Opportunity in a Changing Market: Value, Diversification and Global Small Caps (Audio)
In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Jonathan Brodsky, Founder and Principal at Cedar Street Asset Management, to explore the evolving opportunity set in global small cap equities. As market dynamics shift, investors are increasingly looking beyond U.S. equities for...
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Finding Opportunity in a Changing Market: Value, Diversification and Global Small Caps (Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Jonathan Brodsky, Founder and Principal at Cedar Street Asset Management, to explore the evolving opportunity set in global small cap equities. As market dynamics shift, investors are increasingly looking beyond U.S. equities for...
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Liquidity as a Strategic Asset in Changing Markets
Market conditions have shifted, and what once seemed like a simple allocation decision now demands far more attention. How should investors think about access to cash when uncertainty, higher rates, and private markets all collide? In this episode, host Paul Fahey is joined by Faisal Ansari…
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Private Equity’s Liquidity Moment: What Investors Need to Know Now (Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey is joined by Adam Freda, Managing Director at 50 South Capital, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving private equity landscape. They explore how recent market conditions have challenged traditional assumptions around...
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Private Equity’s Liquidity Moment: What Investors Need to Know Now
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey is joined by Adam Freda, Managing Director at 50 South Capital, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving private equity landscape. They explore how recent market conditions have challenged traditional assumptions around...
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Private Markets, Climate Risk, and AI: Inside Canada’s Investment Model with Katie Pries
Long-term investing is shifting, but what actually separates disciplined investors from the rest? How are leading institutions balancing performance, risk, and innovation while managing growing complexity? In this episode, host Paul Fahey speaks with Katie Pries, Country Executive for Northern...
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Inside the AI Shift: What’s Next for Enterprises (Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, Co‑Founder of Developer Town, to cut through the hype and explore the real‑world applications of AI—from personal productivity to enterprise‑scale transformation. Mike shares how advances in large...
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Inside the AI Shift: What’s Next for Enterprises (Audio)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, Co‑Founder of Developer Town, to cut through the hype and explore the real‑world applications of AI—from personal productivity to enterprise‑scale transformation. Mike shares how advances in large...
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Tariffs, Technology, and Tension Points Shaping the 2026 Outlook with Carl Tannenbaum
Economic pressure rarely comes from a single source. It builds through policy shifts, innovation waves, and global relationships that test long-held assumptions. In this episode, host Paul Fahey speaks with Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Economist at Northern Trust, to reflect on the forces that defined...
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Innovation and Insight: Managing Assets in a Changing Healthcare Landscape (Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Shawn Gallegos, Chief Investment Executive at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Shawn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the hospital’s Office of Investments manages a diverse portfolio—including operating…
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Innovation and Insight: Managing Assets in a Changing Healthcare Landscape (Audio)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Shawn Gallegos, Chief Investment Executive at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Shawn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the hospital’s Office of Investments manages a diverse portfolio—including operating…
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Hedge Funds in Focus: The New Era of Hedge Fund Investing (Audio)
In this episode of Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey welcomes Tristan Thomas, managing director of Portfolio Strategy at 50 South Capital, for an in-depth conversation about the hedge fund industry’s transformation. Tristan shares his personal journey from Wall Street to Chicago, offering a…
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Hedge Funds in Focus: The New Era of Hedge Fund Investing (Video)
In this episode of Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey welcomes Tristan Thomas, managing director of Portfolio Strategy at 50 South Capital, for an in-depth conversation about the hedge fund industry’s transformation. Tristan shares his personal journey from Wall Street to Chicago, offering a…
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October Market Pulse: AI in Action: Transforming Productivity and Corporate Strategy Part 2 (Audio)
In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and...
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October Market Pulse: AI in Action: Transforming Productivity and Corporate Strategy Part 2 (Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and...
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AI in Action: Transforming Productivity and Corporate Strategy (Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and...
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AI in Action: Transforming Productivity and Corporate Strategy (Audio)
In this episode of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Mike Kelly, founder and managing partner of Developer Town, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both personal productivity and the corporate landscape. Mike shares practical examples of leveraging AI at home and...
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The New Era of OCIO with Anwiti Bahuguna
The world of institutional investing continues to grow more complex, and many organizations are turning to outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) partnerships to help them navigate that complexity. In this episode, host Paul Fahey is joined by Anwiti Bahuguna, Global Co-Chief Investment…
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September Market Pulse: Global Shifts and Macro Insights with Louis-Vincent Gave (Audio)
In this special edition of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, Americas sits down with Louis-Vincent Gave, founding partner and CEO of Gavekal Research, for a deep dive into the forces reshaping global markets. Louis shares his perspectives on China’s...
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Making Factor Models Work for Investment Teams with Sandeep Varma
Factor models can seem intimidating, but when applied effectively, they transform how investment teams understand risk and return. In this episode, host Paul Fahey interviews Sandeep Varma, Co-Founder and CEO of Equity Data Science (EDS). Paul and Sandeep discuss how factor modeling reshapes...
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September Market Pulse: Global Shifts and Macro Insights with Louis-Vincent Gave (Market Pulse-Video)
In this special edition of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, Americas sits down with Louis-Vincent Gave, founding partner and CEO of Gavekal Research, for a deep dive into the forces reshaping global markets. Louis shares his perspectives on China’s...
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The OCIO Evolution and What’s Next with Katherine McCabe (Video)
In this episode of Faster Forward by Northern Trust Asset Servicing, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions at Northern Trust, sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of the...
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The OCIO Evolution and What’s Next with Katherine McCabe
In this episode of Faster Forward by Northern Trust Asset Servicing, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions at Northern Trust, sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of the...
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What’s Driving the Boom in Asset-Based Finance? (Market Pulse – Video)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey, Americas Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, sits down with Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal at AB CarVal, to unpack the dynamic world of asset-based finance (ABF). From consumer credit and residential lending to…
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What’s Driving the Boom in Asset-Based Finance? (Market Pulse – Audio)
In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey, Americas Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, sits down with Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal at AB CarVal, to unpack the dynamic world of asset-based finance (ABF). From consumer credit and residential lending to…
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Reshaping the Investment Model: Challenges and Shifts for EMEA Asset Owners with Mark Austin
The pressure on asset owners is mounting, but so is their influence. With shifting regulations, growing data demands, and interest in alternatives, institutional investors across EMEA are being pushed to rethink their strategies from the ground up. In this episode, host Paul Fahey chats with Mark...
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June Market Pulse (Video)
In this episode, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking and Markets, Americas, at Northern Trust is joined by Guy Gibson, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Banking and Markets at Northern Trust, for an in-depth discussion on navigating today’s market volatility and global...
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June Market Pulse (Audio)
In this episode, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking and Markets, Americas, at Northern Trust is joined by Guy Gibson, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Banking and Markets at Northern Trust, for an in-depth discussion on navigating today’s market volatility and global...
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Navigating Complexity: How Super Funds are Responding to Market Shifts with Leon Stavrou
Superannuation funds in Australia are evolving rapidly, finding new pathways to optimize returns and manage risks. How are they leveraging size, adapting their operations, and enhancing their data strategies for better investment outcomes? What can other regions learn from their focus on private...
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May Market Pulse (Video)
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May Market Pulse (Audio)
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What Asset Owners are Thinking: Key Insights from Our Latest Peer Study with Melanie Pickett
In this episode of Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Melanie Pickett, Head of Asset Servicing, Americas, to unpack the latest findings from Northern Trust’s global asset owner survey, “Asset Owners in Focus”. Their discussion dives into how institutional investors around the world...
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April Market Pulse (Video)
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April Market Pulse (Audio)
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February Market Pulse (Video)
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From Risk to Resilience: Cybersecurity & AI in the New Era of Finance with Tom South
Our host Marc Mallett, Chief Strategy Officer, Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, sits down with Tom South, Chief Information Officer at Northern Trust, to chat about the evolving cybersecurity landscape. They speak about the growing role of AI – both as a potential weapon to commit cybercrime as...
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January Market Pulse (Video)
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Innovation is often sparked by a single new idea. Faster Forward brings you stories, insights, and lessons learned from leaders and innovators that are transforming their industries.
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