In this engaging talk, Alex Smith, Reuters' banks and companies editor based in London, shares insights from the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussion revolves around the urgent need for the UK government to stimulate economic growth amidst fears of austerity. Smith highlights the post-Brexit economic turbulence and the challenges of high government borrowing. He delves into regulatory reforms aimed at balancing growth with risk, and underscores the necessity of consolidating the pension system to attract investment in startups.