How has the Covid-19 pandemic influenced ESG adoption in the financial industry? In the fifth episode of the Road to New Reality podcast series, our guest Naim Abou-Jaoudé discusses the necessary steps the asset management industry can take to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Guest: Naim Abou-Jaoudé, CEO at Candriam Interviewer: Chrystelle Veeckmans, Head of Asset Management at KPMG Luxembourg Host: Rachel Featherstun

When asked to describe the state of the real estate industry in five words, our guest Sven Andersen responded without hesitation, “We can manage the change”. In the fourth episode of the Road to New Reality podcast series, listen as he discusses the future of commercial real estate in a post-pandemic reality.

Guest: Sven Andersen, CFO, FREO Group

Interviewer: Pierre Kreemer, Partner, KPMG Luxembourg

Host: Rachel Featherstun, Presenter, KPMG Luxembourg

Is the youth of today the key to unlocking sustainable growth? In the third episode of the Road to New Reality podcast series, our guest Maria Lowenbruck discusses the future of social security and the role sustainable investments will play in younger generations’ pension plans.

Guest: Maria Lowenbruck, Member of the Executive Board at Union Investment Interviewer: Valeria Merkel, Partner, KPMG Luxembourg Host: Rachel Featherstun, Presenter, KPMG Luxembourg

Was Covid-19 the spark that lit the match for the digital transformation of the financial industry? In the second episode of the Road to New Reality podcast series, our guest Eduardo Gramuglia talks about the role of technology during Covid-19 and the steps necessary to see real progress in the future.

Guest: Eduardo Gramuglia, Senior Vice President, Branch Manager - Country Head, State Street Luxembourg Interviewer: Ravi Beegun, Partner, KPMG Luxembourg Host: Rachel Featherstun, Presenter, KPMG Luxembourg

Covid-19 has put business continuity plans in the spotlight. In this first episode of the Road to Reality podcast series, our guest Sean O'Driscoll talks about planning for any eventuality, no matter how improbable. Guest: Sean O'Driscoll, Managing Director - Country Head, Universal Investments Interviewer: Stefan Kraiker, Partner, KPMG Luxembourg Host: Rachel Featherstun, Presenter, KPMG Luxembourg