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Discussion about global asset management and risk evaluations at #1 networking event for global asset & wealth managers. Mission Grey’s Co-founder and Chairman Jouko Ahvenainen speaks at?IMpower Incorporating FundForum?in Monaco on June 26. The event is the #1 networking event for global asset and wealth managers. It has over 1,400 attendees, over 500 asset and wealth managers and over 400 asset allocators globally. Mr. Ahvenainen focuses especially on global perspective and how the investment landscape is changing at the moment and how technology can also help to better evaluate investment opportunities. Read more from Mission Grey's blog. #FundManagement #Investments #geopolitics #TakeGlobalControl #RiskManagement #ESG #AssetAllocation #Monaco #Conference

?? The split of ESG policies, red and blue states ?? ?? ?? The contrast between blue states (Democratic-led) and red states (Republican-led) concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies underscores both political ideologies and distinct business climates. The overarching theme lies in the divergent approaches to sustainability, governance regulation, and corporate responsibility. ?? ?? The ideological schism between blue and red states over ESG matters has considerable consequences. Blue states increasingly pressure multinational businesses to align with high regulatory benchmarks. For example, the ESG-led New York "Climate Superfund Proposal" indicates higher costs targeting emissions compliance for firms. Meanwhile, red states relax coal extraction governance, rejecting the international collaborative focus dealing with carbon emissions altogether. ? Organizations operating across diverging regulatory jurisdictions find themselves grappling with inconsistent ESG adjustments. A business operating in California and Texas faces dual mandates incompatible regarding supply chain sustainability compliance. Such inconsistencies compel corporations to elect full trans-compliance auditing frameworks, especially for export-driven operations navigating European Union expansions. ?? To navigate this environment, multinational corporations may strategically adopt adaptive ESG compliance designs focused progressively externally yet maintaining defensive policies locally amid tight anti-regulation capitulations. ?? Recommended Actions (suggested by us and in the toolbox of Mission Grey): In-depth ESG Strategic Framework Analysis: Analyze the operational scope required adapting investment compliances balancing harsher (blue-state ESG laws) versus gap-based (red deregulation risks). Sectoral Impact Breakdowns: Unpack specific energy players bridging jurisdictional legislative battles critiquing greenwashing within coal/diesel markets. Risk Mitigation Planning Amid Legal Uncertainty: Would exploring legal insurance pathways advancing alternate carbon share guarantees interest you? ?? If geopolitical pitfalls attract your attention, stay tuned. We have interesting insights for you.

??? (Geo)politics is the landscape for ESG. If E, S & G are trees, (geo)politics is the forest. ?? ?? ?? ??? In the context of sustainability, the E, S, and G are important as individual sights, such as waterfalls or spectacular viewpoints with unique views. However, you need a map to find your way around the national park where you go hiking. ?? Active DEI policies were crucial during the Biden administration. Not anymore! In fact, they could possibly have negative consequences for organizations. ??? "We drill, baby!" is the opposite of significant efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. In EU, Omnibus is a prime example of the importance of understanding politics. The future of CSRD contains major uncertainties. ?? Bribery was completely unacceptable before the United States decided to suspend the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for reassessment. Even suspending is a major signal that needs to be paid attention to. ?? Are you ready for (geo)political turnarounds today and tomorrow? If you need help, contact us. We'll get you covered.

?? The Firepower of Truth Must Match That of the BSer and the Liar ?? We often hear apologies for AI “hallucinations,” as if the problem is merely technical. But the real challenge isn’t just error—it’s that the truth-seeker is structurally disadvantaged. ?? The Asymmetry of Information Warfare Already two decades ago, Harry Frankfurt made a key distinction: ?? The BSer is indifferent to truth. They manufacture noise at scale, unconcerned with accuracy. ?? The Liar is strategic, crafting falsehoods with precision, using mass distribution channels to reinforce them. Yet being a liar is slightly harder—it at least requires knowing the truth in order to avoid it! ? The Truth-Seeker? They must painstakingly verify each claim, a slow, costly, and labor-intensive process. In the era of infinite content, this asymmetry is a crisis. Producing BS and lies is cheap. Verifying truth is expensive. ?? AI as a Force-Multiplier for Truth Business solutions optimize efficiency. But efficiency must serve more than profits—it must serve truth. If AI can accelerate deception, can it also amplify truth? Can it be leveraged to flip the economics of verification, making accuracy scalable? This is where AI Teammates come in. Instead of just automating tasks, they can assist in truth-seeking, helping to verify, contextualize, and filter information at scale. The same tools that boost productivity can also fortify the integrity of our information environment. ?? The Challenges Ahead Can AI-driven business solutions safeguard trustworthy information? Can we align market incentives with the fight for truth? The future belongs to those who multiply truth, not just chase efficiency. How do we arm the truth-seekers? #TruthEconomy #AI #EthicsInAI #AIteammates #InformationIntegrity #BSvsTruth

?? The Firepower of Truth Must Match That of the BSer and the Liar ?? We often hear apologies for AI “hallucinations,” as if the problem is merely technical. But the real challenge isn’t just error—it’s that the truth-seeker is structurally disadvantaged. ?? The Asymmetry of Information Warfare Already two decades ago, Harry Frankfurt made a key distinction: ?? The BSer is indifferent to truth. They manufacture noise at scale, unconcerned with accuracy. ?? The Liar is strategic, crafting falsehoods with precision, using mass distribution channels to reinforce them. Yet being a liar is slightly harder—it at least requires knowing the truth in order to avoid it! ? The Truth-Seeker? They must painstakingly verify each claim, a slow, costly, and labor-intensive process. In the era of infinite content, this asymmetry is a crisis. Producing BS and lies is cheap. Verifying truth is expensive. ?? AI as a Force-Multiplier for Truth Business solutions optimize efficiency. But efficiency must serve more than profits—it must serve truth. If AI can accelerate deception, can it also amplify truth? Can it be leveraged to flip the economics of verification, making accuracy scalable? This is where AI Teammates come in. Instead of just automating tasks, they can assist in truth-seeking, helping to verify, contextualize, and filter information at scale. The same tools that boost productivity can also fortify the integrity of our information environment. ?? The Challenges Ahead Can AI-driven business solutions safeguard trustworthy information? Can we align market incentives with the fight for truth? The future belongs to those who multiply truth, not just chase efficiency. How do we arm the truth-seekers? #TruthEconomy #AI #EthicsInAI #AIteammates #InformationIntegrity #BSvsTruth

Big Bang for European Defence & R&D! One is necessary because European security and economic ambitions demand more than just political will—they need serious resources and capacity. In this ECIPE report, we break down what it takes to turn strategic intent into real impact. It has been a privilege to partner with Fredrik Erixon Andrea Dugo Ismail Abdi and the broader team at European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) to push both R&D and defence forward. Read more about The 8 Percent Approach at https://lnkd.in/ek3KdxUd #the8percentapproach #EUEconomy #DefencePolicy #Europeandefence, #EURD #transatlantic

It is a pleasure and an honor to have Lauri T?htinen as the CEO of Mission Grey! Lauri is a geopolitics megastar, with an Cambridge and Harvard background, along with entrepreneurial experience. We started Mission Grey in 2022 when it became clear that no business can avoid the impact of geopolitics, local politics, or the broader business environment. At the same time, it was obvious that AI would reshape industries and jobs. Now, we provide an AI tools (or as we call them AI teammates) to help businesses navigate the complexities of global politics and economics; tailored to their specific needs. Mission Grey has built a fantastic team and operations across the U.S. and Europe. The team has state-of-the-art expertise in technology, AI, geopolitics, and risk management. If you haven’t looked into Mission Grey yet, now is the time. In today’s political and business landscape, no one can afford to ignore it. Erno Pirinen Teppo Koskinen Pekka Virkki Akseli Kettula Joakim Nyberg Timo Laakso Pasi E. #geopolitics #politicalenvironment #risk #riskmanagement #ERM #globalbusiness #AI #AIteammate

Welcome, Lauri T?htinen! We are excited to have you onboard! ??

A very quick analysis based on Germany's election result forecasts. The analysis is done by Mission Grey's geopolitical AI service, which can also provide much deeper and more detailed analyses. #Germany #GermanyElections #defense #EU #NATO

DeepSeek-R1 has dominated my news feed lately, and for good reason. To get a quick overview of its developments and potential global impact, I used Mission Grey's Assistant feature. I found the analysis provided a solid overview of DeepSeek-R1's potential impacts and offered good leads for further inquiry, such as the prompt, "Would you like me to analyze how the U.S. may respond to China’s open-source strategy and whether new policies might emerge to counteract this disruption?" within the system. (Disclosure: My family has a small financial interest in Mission Grey, and I serve as a non-resident advisor. However, this post reflects my independent analysis, but I wanted to be transparent about my connection.)