Across the Pond: Navigating the longevity opportunity

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the increasing global longevity trend on economies, markets, and investment opportunities in Europe.

People around the world are living longer than ever before, and by 2050 the number of people aged 65 and over is expected to double to 1.6 billion, representing nearly one in six people globally. This unprecedented demographic shift is set to reshape economies, markets, and the way companies operate. In this episode of Across the Pond, host Belinda Peeters is joined by special guest Professor Nic Palmarini, Director of the UK National Innovation Centre on Ageing, and Diana Na, CIO health care analyst, to discuss what this trend means for economies and markets, how it could affect investors, and where the next investment opportunities may emerge in Europe.

People in this episode

Host: Belinda Peeters

Guests: Professor Nic Palmarini, Diana Na

Topics covered

• longevity
• demographic shift
• investment opportunities
• healthcare
• economies
• markets

Keywords

• longevity
• demographics
• investment
• healthcare
• economy
• markets
• Europe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK National Innovation Centre on Ageing

Places: Europe

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