What does responsible investment look like in practice, and how is the industry changing?

Recorded at the RIAA Conference Aotearoa NZ 2026, Money Matters host Dr Roger Spiller speaks with RIAA Co-CEO Dean Hegarty about the evolution of responsible investment and the challenges facing investors today.

Dean shares his personal journey into responsible investment, the role of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), and why the industry is moving beyond simply asking what investments to exclude.

The conversation explores some of the major issues discussed at the conference, including artificial intelligence, energy, modern slavery, defence and the growing importance of understanding interconnected, systems-level risks.

Roger and Dean also discuss the role of investor engagement, accountability and RIAA's certification framework, including how investors can better understand whether investment products are genuinely delivering on their responsible or sustainable investment claims.

With responsible investment becoming increasingly complex, Dean explains why collaboration, education and practical implementation are becoming more important for the industry.

Recorded at the RIAA Conference Aotearoa NZ 2026 in Auckland as part of the Money Matters podcast.

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