Towers Watson launches global investment initiative

Towers Watson has launched a global not-for-profit Thinking Ahead Institute—a forum of professionals who will be using collective research and discussion in an effort to improve the investment industry for the benefit of the end saver.

The Thinking Ahead Institute will operate as a collective of people who will gather at a global annual event and regional events that will feature topical sessions by academics and other investment thinkers.

The Institute is open to members such as asset owners, investment managers and other groups that are motivated to influence the industry to help savers worldwide.

The group has 19 members so far—from places such as from Australia, France, South Africa, the UK and the USA—with total assets of $5.6 trillion.