Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG. Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets. In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone. Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments. If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed! Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored the post-COVID growth cycle, inflation, ESG-influenced financial assets, changes in the workplace and labour market, climate change, artificial intelligence, greenflation, smart cities, mobility, insurance, the macroeconomic impacts of the war in Ukraine, the food industry, hydrogen versus other renewables, the water cycle, the end of abundance, globalization and international trade, plastic pollution, health care, happiness and economic growth, biodiversity collapse, the fashion and retail industry, the energy transition, and more. Credits Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Linda Isker, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. Although the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What kind of risk taker are you? The answer may reveal more than you think.
In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua takes a closer look at risk and its role in the financial markets. Kokou explores traditional risk management models such as the Value at Risk, volatility and heteroskedasticity (volatility of volatility) and explores the interplay between Main Street and Wall Street.
Later, Kokou sits down with Hate...
$25 trillion ! This is the sum injected into the economy by Governments and Central Banks to protect a significant portion of the global economy during the Covid crisis. Where does this funding come from, and what are the impacts of such government spending? Is this strategy sustainable in the long term? These are important questions to consider, particularly since we are in a year where half of the world's population is heading to...
Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Jonny Wilkinson's interview in Part 2.
“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow.
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”.
In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have deeply shaped, inspired and changed our individual and collective human experie...
Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already.
“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow.
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”.
In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have deeply shaped, inspired and changed our individual and collective h...
Is nuclear power the key to a carbon-neutral future or an accident waiting to happen?
Non-hydro renewables such as wind and solar are predicted to play a major role in the future. However, one of these energy solutions has divided public opinion more than others. To mention the name "nuclear" is to conjure up the boogie man or "he who must not be named".
By 2050, some 10 billion people will need some form of energy to eat, tra...
Abraham Lincoln once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. So why do well-known risk managements models fail to predict major events? Is it possible to know when and where the next crisis will come from? And how can we be better prepared?
In this episode of 2050 Investors, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the theory of Black Swans, created by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, and its relevance to sustainability, climate chan...
The Chinese have a saying, 'A peaceful life has nothing to do with the passage of time'. This sound reminder points to the importance of enjoying life regardless of age. After all, age is just a number, right? Ageing has become a topical issue in the mainstream recently as experts warn of the incoming 'Silver Avalanche', which has already swept Europe and is making its way to Asia.
Global life expectancy has risen from 51 to 72...
Strap on your boots, don your hats, grab your pitchforks and mangroves, because we are going carbon hunting!
Although carbon dioxide makes up a measly 0.04% of our atmosphere or 421 parts per million (ppm), it is about double the average concentration seen over the past 3 million years. All of this extra carbon dioxide accumulated since the pre-industrial era has already caused global warming of 1.1 degrees Celsius, destabiliz...
Should the world's central banks (Fed, ECB, BoE...) launch a coordinated "green quantitative easing" programme to simply print the $3.5 trillion a year needed to finance the energy transition? Is this a realistic solution or too green to be true?
This episode of the 2050 investors podcast puts the 'central' back in central banks. Since their creation in the 17th century, central banks have been tasked with managing monetary poli...
What has no beginning, end, or middle and touches every continent?
If you answered, “the ocean”- Correct!
Or the ‘living infinite’, as Jules Verne called it in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This latest episode of 2050 Investors is a splashy one as host Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives deep into the mysteries of the oceans aboard the modern-day Nautilus, the Nautile.
In 2022, at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), 150 m...
Why do we say, "there’s no place like home"? This iconic phrase appears in "The Wizard of Oz" to remind us of the human need for familiarity, belonging and protection. Over the past centuries, our homes have followed a Darwinian process of evolution by natural selection of efficiency. From caves to skyscrapers, they’ve protected us from wild animals, natural disasters, and the changing climate.
Current estimates put the total ...
Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Jonny Wilkinson's interview in Part 2.
“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow.
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”.
In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have deeply shaped, inspired and changed our individual and collective human experi...
Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already.
“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow.
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”.
In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have deeply shaped, inspired and changed our individual and collective ...
This special episode of 2050 Investors takes you to… well, the year 2050! Will we have achieved our goal of net-zero emissions and taken the necessary steps to limit global warming to 1.5 C°? And if not, what will a world on the verge of climate collapse due to human activities look like?
Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he explores the future, inspired by the thought-provoking series "Black Mirror". Stuck inside a dream within a drea...
Economy, planet, markets and you
2050 Investors is going on a summer break! Before we meet again in September, listen to our April 2022 episode on the insurance industry, which is facing a number of challenges as a result of climate change.
In insurance lingo, an “Act of God” is an event outside of human control or activity, such as natural disasters. With the growing frequency of such "Acts of God" - amplified by act...
Welcome fellow energy explorers! Do you know why is the energy transition taking so long? And what awaits us when we eventually deplete our energy reserves?
In this episode of “2050 Investors” we're embarking on a thrilling adventure into the world of energy and the ongoing transition away from fossil fuels. Inspired by the timeless tale of "The Jungle Book," we explore the metaphorical significance of "Man's red flower" as a ...
Did you know that in 2022, the global apparel market was valued at over US 1.5 trillion dollars and is expected to increase to almost US 2 trillion dollars by 2027 (Consumer Market Outlook)? But here is the catch: the industry accounts for 8 to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and that figure is growing!
In this riveting episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the dark underbelly of fast fashion, exploring its impact on th...
Did you know that over the past 440 million years, there have been five mass extinction events on Earth? Now, according to scientists, the sixth extinction may already be underway. By the end of the century, it is estimated that half of an estimated 8 million living species could become extinct due to human-induced global warming. In other words: biodiversity is at risk.
Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he embarks on a journey to under...
Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Claudia Senik's interview in Part 2.
What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".
Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he delves into the dynamics of happiness economics and ...
Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already.
What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".
Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he delves into the dynamics of happiness eco...
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