Brookfield Perspectives

Join Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, a titan with $1 trillion in assets, as he dives into investment philosophies and trends. He discusses the importance of patience in investing and how digitalization is reshaping industries, particularly in energy. Tune in for insights on navigating risks post-COVID, the rise of consumer-driven economies, and the complexities of asset financing. Flatt sheds light on Brookfield's strategy and the growing acceptance of alternative assets, emphasizing the need for adaptability in today’s market.

Today’s episode debuts a new feature called “Deal Debrief,” where we get the download on recent transactions from the people who put them together. In our first foray, we dive into Brookfield’s recent acquisition of Chemelex—the leader in electrical heat trace systems—with our Private Equity group. Dave Gregory, Global Chief Investment Officer, and Dave Hall, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, explain the attributes of the Chemelex business, how the company fits into the Brookfield Ecosystem, what made it compelling in today’s market, and the opportunities they’re most excited about moving forward.

Listen to an audio version of Brookfield Corporation’s March 2025 Letter to Shareholders to learn more about the firm’s core tenets and strategic focus. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Listen to an audio version of Brookfield Corporation’s Fourth Quarter 2024 Letter to Shareholders to learn about the firm’s progress across its Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and operating businesses. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Listen to an audio version of Brookfield Asset Management’s Fourth Quarter 2024 Letter to Shareholders to learn about the firm’s progress across renewable power & transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit strategies. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Listen to an audio version of Brookfield Corporation’s Third Quarter 2024 Letter to Shareholders to learn about the firm’s progress across its Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and operating businesses. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

In today's episode, we’re bringing you a timely conversation between Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt and Mark Carney, the Chair of Brookfield Asset Management and Head of Transition Investing. With the global economy poised for big shifts over the next 10 to 15 years, Bruce and Mark will unpack how Brookfield built its business, how its approach has evolved over time, and where it’s headed. They’ll also touch on the impacts of AI, the green energy transition, and other developments that affect the evolving backbone of the global economy.Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Recent climate negotiations have centered on mobilizing finance, both public and private, to invest in the transition in emerging markets. New funds dedicated to emerging markets, using catalytic capital at their core, are helping to shift more private sector investment to these critical and underserved regions.In this episode, hear from the COP 28 Director-General, HE Ambassador Majid Al-Suwaidi, about the imperative for climate action in emerging markets and how the launch of the ALTÉRRA climate fund intends to accelerate investment. He is joined by Brookfield Chair and Head of Transition Investing, Mark Carney, and Brookfield Senior Advisor, Gayle Miller, for an in-depth discussion about the increasingly critical role for catalytic capital. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Listen to an audio version of Brookfield Corporation’s Second Quarter 2024 Letter to Shareholders to learn about the firm’s progress across its Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and operating businesses. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

This year in Paris, over 14,000 athletes from more than 200 countries will compete in 878 Olympic and Paralympic medal events — from beach volleyball under the Eiffel Tower to the Marathon starting at Hotel de Ville. Preparation starts years in advance and requires solid, well-functioning infrastructure and multi-layered coordination across industries and technologies. From telecom and data infrastructure to power generation and transportation, Brookfield’s Becky Lumlock, Gabriele Montesi, and Vincent Kerboull break down how the Brookfield ecosystem is helping to bring 2024’s Paris Games to life.Please read this disclaimer (http://brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.