Select your client type BE, English Menu Search English Views AIQ: The Future Edition Peter Drucker, so-called ‘father of modern management’, wrote “the only thing we know about the future is that it will be different.” He might have added it is difficult to predict, but that is what we attempted to do in AIQ: The Future Edition; looking at the longer-term factors that could influence everything from retirement to capitalism. The future of retirement The idea that in one’s sixties it might be time to step out of work and retire into a life of leisure is relatively recent. But with more people living longer, expectations of retirement are being reshaped. Read more The trouble with capitalism Around the world, political and economic liberalisation have gone hand in hand since the early 1980s. However, as more countries turn to populist leaders, could the world be about to fall out of love with free-market economics too? Read more Dream or dystopia: The future of cities Cities will face severe challenges over the coming decades, including digital disruption, population management and climate change. How they adapt to these pressures will determine the winning – and losing – cities of the future. Read more The big interview with David Miliband: The West in retreat In our Big Interview, David Miliband talks to AIQ about the growing humanitarian emergency in war-torn countries, the retreat from global engagement by the West and the future of centre-left politics. Read more The future of energy: Peak oil and the rise of renewables As we approach ‘peak oil’, what does this mean for the fossil fuel industry and alternative sources of energy? Read more The future of insurance The insurance industry has evolved rapidly since the financial crisis. The next decade is shaping up to be every bit as transformative as firms grapple with a host of factors, most notably the unfolding regulatory framework, digital disruption and climate change. Read more The ties that bind Brexit continues to dominate headlines in the UK, but the European Union faces other long-term challenges, from the rise of Euroscepticism in Italy to the stalled progress of euro zone reform. Read more Can central banks maintain their independence? Central bank independence is widely regarded as a prerequisite for successful monetary policy. However, with economies having struggled over the past decade and inflation no longer seen as a problem, that view is being contested, argues Stewart Robertson, chief economist at Aviva Investors. Read more The future is Asian: An interview with Parag Khanna How will the rise of emerging Asian economies affect the global balance of market and economic power? AIQ speaks to a leading authority on the subject. Read more The AIQ Podcast: Future of retirement The idea that in one’s sixties it might be time to step out of work and retire into a life of leisure is relatively recent. But with more people living longer, expectations of retirement are being reshaped. Read more AIQ: The Tech Edition Bill Gates famously noted: “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten.” We explore the wide-ranging investment implications of innovation and technological progress in AIQ: The Tech Edition. FIND OUT MORE AIQ: Connected Thinking The world is increasingly connected and more complex. In AIQ: Connected Thinking, we explore why understanding the links between people and ideas is critical to success; in everything from business to financial markets. This requires creativity and diversity of thought – but that is easier said than done. FIND OUT MORE The Little Book of Data A curated collection of the infographics shaping our views on markets and economics. Limited availability, so reserve your copy of The Little Book of Data now. FIND OUT MORE Search About Who we are Find out more about what we do, our business and how we can help investors like you. What we stand for Our culture Our leadership Corporate responsibility Our responsibility We are actively responsible investors promoting sustainable business practices in global markets. Responsible investment Our ESG approach Our climate approach Our policies Company news The latest news, announcements, press releases and company updates. Company news Our response to COVID-19 Our Brexit approach Careers Let's work together to make lasting change happen. Ready to come on board? Find your role About Aviva Investors Views AIQ Investment thinking Your hub for in-depth analysis and commentary on key themes impacting the global investment landscape. See all Investment Thinking See all views On this site About us Other links Aviva Aviva Ventures Careers LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Legal & Regulatory Privacy notice Accessibility Cookie notice Manage cookies 65521 - 05/08/2021 © 2021 Aviva Investors