
174: Larry Fink on Rethinking Retirement
04/26/24 • 19 min
For more than a decade, Larry Fink has written an annual letter not only to focus on critical long-term issues but also to start a conversation about finding solutions. This year, Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock is considering the challenge of retirement, why it has become an increasingly difficult proposition for too many, and what opportunities exist and will be developed to help people achieve their financial freedom.
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Welcome and Introductions
01:34 Larry Fink on Retirement Challenges
01:45 Financial Literacy & Defined Contribution Plans
02:43 Hope and Fear in Retirement
07:36 Capital Markets and Retirement
10:45 The Role of Technology and AI
12:57 Infrastructure Needs and Capital Markets
16:46 Message to Younger Generations
18:01 Personal Stories and Conclusion
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For more than a decade, Larry Fink has written an annual letter not only to focus on critical long-term issues but also to start a conversation about finding solutions. This year, Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock is considering the challenge of retirement, why it has become an increasingly difficult proposition for too many, and what opportunities exist and will be developed to help people achieve their financial freedom.
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Welcome and Introductions
01:34 Larry Fink on Retirement Challenges
01:45 Financial Literacy & Defined Contribution Plans
02:43 Hope and Fear in Retirement
07:36 Capital Markets and Retirement
10:45 The Role of Technology and AI
12:57 Infrastructure Needs and Capital Markets
16:46 Message to Younger Generations
18:01 Personal Stories and Conclusion
Follow The Bid on Spotify & Apple Music, and subscribe to us on YouTube.
🔗 Learn More About BlackRock: https://1blk.co/41uwhDS
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🔗 Listen and Subscribe to BlackRock’s podcast, The Bid, on Spotify: https://1blk.co/3NjrdNF
🔗 Listen and Subscribe to BlackRock’s podcast, The Bid, on Apple Podcasts: https://1blk.co/3UTGCWs
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