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Inside Asset Management | Episode 6: Building Community at Work

Alexandra Jones, a business manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, argues that a finance background is not required to succeed in asset management, as her own degree in psychology and economics led her to the field. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, a willingness to learn, and attention to detail, and she highlights how finding community at work—through employee resource groups and other networks—is essential for support and growth. She advises newcomers to be curious, do research, and take the leap, noting that the industry is open to people from diverse backgrounds.

The CEO View: The future of asset management in an AI-driven world

George Gatch argues that the asset management industry is shifting toward ETFs, active management, and integrated public-private investment capabilities, driven by technology and scale. He emphasizes that while passive investing grows, active management remains valuable, especially in fixed income, where higher yields and inefficient indices create opportunities. He cautions that alternatives labeled 'semi-liquid' are actually illiquid and should be used judiciously.

Inside Asset Management | Episode 5: Returning with Confidence

Taking a career break does not mean losing professional skills, argues Denise Valentine, a managing director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. She explains that skills gained during time off, such as communication and setting boundaries, are transferable and can be redirected when returning to work. She recommends acting from confidence rather than fear and highlights the firm's reentry program as a structured way to ease back in.

Michael Cembalest on AI, energy and data centers

Michael Cembalest argues that natural gas will power 85-90% of new data centers in the next 2-3 years, despite the push for renewables, because it's the cheapest and fastest solution. He predicts small modular reactors will remain too expensive for broad use, citing costs of $150-170 per megawatt hour, and sees them as vanity projects for hyperscalers. He also warns that private equity returns are overstated due to slow monetization and paper valuations, and that private credit stress is underreported.

The 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions

J.P. Morgan's 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions are more optimistic about global growth and equity returns, driven by AI adoption and productivity gains, but warn of inflation volatility and shifting correlations. The speakers argue that while AI could automate 40% of tasks by the end of the forecast horizon, they do not expect mass unemployment, and they highlight that returns will diverge significantly across regions, with emerging market equities now forecast to underperform developed markets for the first time. They emphasize the need for thematic diversification, including real assets and government bonds, to hedge against supply-side shocks and the risks of capital misallocation.