UBS On-Air: Conversations

Jacqueline Denton and Matt Fecteau from the UBS Advanced Planning Group join UBS Conversations to discuss the 2026 Planning Guide, new charitable income tax deduction rules, and qualified small business stock. Host: Daniel Cassidy

A roundtable discussion on growing global demand and application trends in renewable energy and infrastructure, along with a look at technological innovations and investment considerations associated with these themes. Tiffany Agard, from the UBS CIO Investment Management Sustainable & Impact Investing team, is joined by Jay Dobson, UBS CIO Energy & Utilities Equity Strategist, and Chris Leslie, Senior Managing Director, Green Investments, at Macquarie Asset Management.

Sustainable investing is entering a new era, one where outcomes, resilience, and real-world impact sit at the center of portfolio construction. From equities to fixed income to alternatives, 2026 brings both structural challenges and compelling opportunities. Tiffany Agard and Andrew Lee, from the CIO Sustainable & Impact Investing team, share how investors can navigate these themes, where fundamentals are strengthening, and what it means to build portfolios equipped for the world we’re heading into.

The UBS Women and health reports examines the gender health gap - what it is, and how it affects women’s lives and financial wellbeing. We discuss these topics and highlight the rapid growth over the last few years in awareness around women’s health and in the startup scene of companies try¬ing to provide solutions. Featured is Marianna Mamou, Head of Advice Beyond Investing, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

Our conversation spotlights an important retirement savings change taking effect in 2026 as part of the SECURE 2.0 Act. For certain high wage earners, catch-up contributions will be required to be made on a Roth basis, which means they’ll be taxed at the time of contribution rather than at withdrawal. Tune in to learn about what’s changing, why this matters, and what to do about it. Featured are Ainsley Carbone, Retirement Strategist, and Justin Waring, Head UBS Wealth Way Strategy & Solutions. Host: Daniel Cassidy