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In a world of seismic shifts – from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties to technological revolutions – Reuters NEXT brought together thought leaders last week in New York City to look beyond the news headlines and ask big questions about our future. 📢 Here are some of the banking and markets highlights: 📰 Blackstone sees North America private equity exits doubling next year according to Martin Brand, Head of North America Private Equity in his interview with Milana Vinn: https://lnkd.in/enbaM_Bk 📰 Goldman Sachs CEO, David Solomon predicts dealmaking could surpass 10-year averages by 2025 in his interview with Lananh Nguyen: https://lnkd.in/estzEvcU 📰 Lazard expects dealmaking to pick up, tariffs to be measured as CEO Peter Orszag joins Lananh Nguyen on stage: https://lnkd.in/e-7Yzphv 📰 A.P. Moller - Maersk forecasts global container volumes rising up to 7% in 2025 during a panel discussion on Building Climate Resilience featuring their President, North America & Member of the Executive Team, Charles van der Steene: https://lnkd.in/eAbVupcw 📰 Low productivity is a bigger worry for Europe than potential tariffs according to Elisabeth Svantesson, Sweden's Finance Minister, during her interview with Carmel Crimmins Follow us for more highlights and sneak peeks of interview recordings! #EconomicOutlook #GlobalTrade #Markets #Banking #ReutersNEXT

Laura A. Clayton McDonnell joined Shakuntala Santhiran for a fireside chat at Reuters NEXT last week to discuss how AI is driving an evolution in the work of corporations. Thomson Reuters works with its customers to provide the intelligence, technology, and expertise they need to navigate growing global complexity. #ReutersNEXT

I consider moderating a privilege, just as I did presenting the news. It's an opportunity to meet incredibly smart people, ask questions, and share those insights in a world that is changing at lightning speed. As Reuters NEXT puts it: "Questioning Today To Build A Better Tomorrow." It was a tremendous first day here at the #ReutersNEXT Leadership Summit. Paulo Rosado OutSystems Diana Hoskins Schildhouse Colgate-Palmolive David Wong Thomson Reuters Todd Parsons Criteo Taha Kass-Hout, MD, MS GE HealthCare Rebecca Finlay IBM Sriram Raghavan NetApp Krish Vitaldevara Moderate The Panel Joanna Buchholz Abigail Blackwell Louise Jobard Owen Rolt Josh London #moderate #MTP #ModerateThePanel #AI #Artificialintelligence #dialogue #leadership #events #host

Last week at Reuters NEXT, the definitive annual live journalism event hosted by the world's largest and most trusted news agency, we explored critical global issues with global policymakers, business leaders and forward thinkers, looking beyond headlines to ask big questions about our future. 📊 #ReutersNEXT Highlights: AI continues to reshape industries, presenting both opportunities and challenges. 📰 Google's biggest bet is on AI in search, according to their Chief Investment Officer, Ruth Porat, when speaking with Reuters Editor in Chief Alessandra Galloni - https://lnkd.in/gGn2h4He 📰 AI productivity boost for banks is clear, but monetization remains a challenge says Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on stage with Reuters US Finance Editor, Lananh Nguyen- https://lnkd.in/dH6p5xTK 📰 Autonomous agents and profitability to dominate AI agenda in 2025 - “I think we are going to see a lot of motion next year around agents, and I think people are going to be surprised at how fast this technology comes at us,” said OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar - https://lnkd.in/eBn4E_zc 📰 AI safety is difficult to steer with science in flux - Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the U.S. AI Safety Institute shares her concerns and predictions for 2025 with Reuters Global Industry Editor, Technology, Ken Li - https://lnkd.in/dknFTSCa Stay tuned for more highlights tomorrow! #AI #Technology #Innovation #Investment

"So, how good is Donald Trump for your business?" That was my opening question to Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon at the Reuters NEXT conference this week. His response? "If you create an environment that's a high growth environment, with lower regulatory expectations, you probably have an environment that's good for asset prices and is good for transactional activity. Those things are good for Goldman Sachs' business." His sentiments were echoed by a parade of Wall Street executives.

Another fantastic day at Reuters NEXT. Brian Kernohan, Chief Sustainability Officer of Manulife Investment Management, Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa Software and Jeff Gustavson, VP of Lower Carbon Energies at Chevron all brought insight and enthusiasm to their fireside chats. Brian says if we think of "natural capital" in terms of Earth’s balance sheet, it's clear our liabilities outweigh our assets. The bottom line is we must do more to take care of nature...putting more in than we take out. Leagh believes in the guiding principle that none of us is as smart as all of us. She says when data is gathered ethically, responsibly, and with the trust of customers, it can be used as a force for good. And while chatting ahead of taking the stage, Jeff and I realized we live just a few blocks from each other in Houston. While acknowledging the challenges of lowering the carbon footprint are immense, he is encouraged and optimistic about the future. (Moderate The Panel) Owen Rolt, Abigail Blackwell, Joanna Buchholz, Josh London, Louise Jobard

"So, how good is Donald Trump for your business?" That was my opening question to Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon at the Reuters NEXT conference this week. His response? "If you create an environment that's a high growth environment, with lower regulatory expectations, you probably have an environment that's good for asset prices and is good for transactional activity. Those things are good for Goldman Sachs' business." His sentiments were echoed by a parade of Wall Street executives.

Great Reuters panel on the state of the AI Industry. And always great to catch up with Krystal Hu and Molly Alter.

We're back with more insight summaries at #ReutersNEXT   1) Consumer Trends and Sustainability: Decathlon is focusing on localized production, sustainability initiatives, and gender equality in leadership, while also capitalizing on trends like electric bike subscriptions and the Paris Olympics' positive impact on sales. 2) Waste Management Crisis: The United States is facing a critical waste management issue with only 17 years of landfill capacity remaining, necessitating urgent investment in sustainable waste solutions and reduction strategies. 3) Global Political Dynamics: Spain's foreign minister emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution in Syria, a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, and continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. 4) Financial Market Evolution: The New York Stock Exchange is proposing extended trading hours to 22 hours a day and anticipates a robust IPO market in 2025, while also focusing on responsible AI deployment and cryptocurrency regulation. 5) Energy Sector Adaptation: Chevron is developing natural gas fuel plants for data centres, maintaining its current strategy, and addressing energy poverty in developing countries, while also preparing to work with the incoming administration.  

The international community needs to establish "several red lines" in any talks with the new Syrian leadership and consider sanctions to ensure a peaceful future for the country, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Luis Albares said at #ReutersNEXT. https://lnkd.in/erTZkWNv