UK Pension Fund Buys Bitcoin. Sam Roberts. #520

Jan 22, 2025

Sam Roberts, a consultant from Cartwright Pension Trusts, shares his insights on advising a UK pension fund in their Bitcoin investment journey. He explains how they approached him and the educational process he undertook with them. The discussion highlights the challenges of institutional Bitcoin custody and the potential for future investments. Sam also addresses regulatory hurdles, misconceptions in traditional finance, and the role of self-custody in ensuring safety. His journey from skepticism to advocacy offers a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of pension funds and cryptocurrency.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Pension Funds and Bitcoin: A New Frontier

05:57 • 14min

Bridging Traditional Finance and Bitcoin Understanding

19:50 • 16min

Awakening to Bitcoin: Lessons from History

35:29 • 11min

Bitcoin and Pension Funds: Navigating New Investment Strategies

46:23 • 33min

Navigating Institutional Bitcoin Custody and Security

01:19:04 • 3min

Managing Bitcoin Allocations in Pension Funds

01:22:02 • 2min

Navigating the Evolution of Bitcoin Investment Security

01:23:43 • 3min

Securing Bitcoin: Multi-Sig Wallets and Institutional Insights

01:27:01 • 16min

The Rise of Bitcoin Adoption Among Pension Funds

01:43:11 • 5min

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How did Sam Roberts advise a UK Pension fund to buy Bitcoin?

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Today's guest on the show is Sam Roberts from Cartwright Pension Trusts who joins me to talk about how he consulted with and advised a UK Pension fund to invest in #Bitcoin.

How did the firm contact Sam and why did they want to learn more about #Bitcoin?

What was the process that Sam took them through and how has he now managed to get his team on their own Rabbit Hole Journey?

Will this be the only investment the firm make in Bitcoin and will there be more to follow?

What service did Sam find for the fund to use so that they could comfortably Self-Custody the bitcoin they have bought for their investors?

Why did Sky News run a hit article on the Pension Funds decision and Sam's work?

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https://pensiontrusts.cartwright.co.uk/

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