In this episode we talk to Kelly Mikhailoff of Aviva Investors. Hear her thoughts on team culture driven by diversity and empowerment, and key principles for marketing success.
17 December < 1min
What 20+ peer reviews told us to expect in 2026
The asset and wealth management firms winning in 2026 likely won’t be those with the most products, the biggest platforms, or the loudest marketing. Four key themes to watch out for next year.
11 December 4mins
Where finance meets feelings
Fear, greed, overconfidence, regret – we talk about emotions in investing all the time. These are the headline makers, the stomach churners, the buzzwords that grasp our attention during times of volatility or uncertainty. But that’s only scratching the surface.
04 December 3mins
Two in Twenty with MFS’s Lucy Davidson
In this episode we talk to Lucy Davidson of MFS Investment Management. Hear about her transition into a senior managerial role, and her thoughts on career development.
25 November < 1min
The 2026 Stewardship Code explained
Enhanced flexibility recognises that true stewardship is not one-size-fits-all but a nuanced dialogue that must be told in ways authentic to each manager
20 November 4mins
The future of asset management and ESG
“I think we will see firms continue to strip out explicit references to ESG and sustainability. They will favour language such as ‘resilience’ and ‘resilient’ and try to find other words that are less triggering,” says Alpha's Benjie Elston.
14 November 3mins
Two in Twenty with Janus Henderson’s Alanna Nensel
In this episode we talk to Alanna Nensel of Janus Henderson Investors.
Hear about her journey through the industry, and tips for success.
11 November < 1min
Shh… Don’t flaunt our green credentials
The growing disenchantment with ESG in the United States has been well documented and, if we are being honest with ourselves, should not really come as much of a surprise. All movements and trends experience a natural ebb and flow, shifting between popular and unfashionable, until they find their equilibrium.
05 November 3mins
Stop planning season feeling like a high wire act
With a clear long-term vision, outcome-focused discipline, joined-up objectives across sales and CX, and a practical governance and measurement framework, marketing becomes a reliable growth engine - not a guessing game.
22 October 3mins
A symphony of skills: our interdisciplinary approach
Every week, Alpha Agency tackles a truly varied collection of client issues and requests. From brand messaging to website builds, creative refreshes to campaign calendars, and more – our clients’ needs are as complex as the industry within which we operate.
In response, we’ve built a team that can fit and flex, with interdisciplinary skills that allow us to address multifaceted marketing requests and pivot our approach when needs change.
15 October 3mins
‘We want to unleash the potential of Alpha Agency’
“We wanted to maintain the things that make this offering a marketing, brand and creative agency – not a set of management consultants," says Sam Iles, Alpha Group senior partner and global head of Alpha Agency. "So, naturally, we knew that this had to be something that looks and feels quite different to our consulting business.”
