In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Nicholas Lyons, former Lord Mayor of the City of London and chair of the Phoenix Group, the UK's largest pension provider. The discussion revolves around the Mansion House Compact, a commitment by insurance companies and pension funds to invest 5% of their capital into UK unlisted companies and infrastructure by 2030. Nicholas shares his insights on the importance of infrastructure investment, the growth economy, pensions, and financial literacy. (0:12) Introduction(2:53) The private sector and economic growth(7:38) The Mansion House Compact outcomes(18:28) How governmental input can stimulate investment(23:35) Gaps in the university ecosystem(37:28) Looking to the future About the guest:Nicholas Lyons is the former Lord Mayor of the City of London, a position he held following a 21-year career in executive roles in investment banking. In his current role, as the Chair of the Phoenix Group, the UK's largest pension provider, Nicholas' leadership has left an enduring mark on the financial landscape, highlighted by his advocacy for the Mansion House Compact, through which insurance companies and pension funds committed to invest 5% of their capital into UK-listed companies and infrastructure by 2030. Connect with Nicholas on LinkedIn About the host:Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital. Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn Visit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter - oxfordplus.co.ukIf you have a question for Susannah, please get in touch - oxfordplus.co.uk/contact Oxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager, supported by Mischon de Reya and produced and edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.