A New Service: Expert Briefings with Lars Christensen

Key Takeaways

• Tailored briefings combine macro, geopolitics, AI insights
• Flexible formats: monthly, retainer, one‑off, expert panels
• Target audience includes pension funds, CEOs, banks, tech firms
• Led by former Danske Bank emerging markets head
• Enhances strategic decisions amid economic uncertainty

Pulse Analysis

Corporate boards and investment committees are confronting an unprecedented mix of inflationary pressure, shifting monetary policy, and rapid AI adoption. Traditional consulting reports often lag behind real‑time market moves, leaving decision‑makers with stale data. By embedding live macroeconomic, geopolitical, and technology analysis into strategy sessions, organisations can translate complex signals into actionable risk assessments. This trend reflects a broader shift toward knowledge‑as‑a‑service, where expertise is delivered on demand rather than through static deliverables.

PAICE’s Expert Briefings leverage Lars Christensen’s fifteen‑year tenure as Head of Emerging Markets Research at Danske Bank and his current role as co‑founder and Head of Analysis. The service is deliberately modular: clients may select a single focus—such as central‑bank policy—or combine macro, geopolitics, and AI for a cross‑disciplinary perspective. Delivery formats range from recurring quarterly sessions to on‑call retainers and ad‑hoc panels, allowing firms to bypass lengthy procurement cycles while maintaining a steady flow of tailored insight.

For pension funds, asset managers, and multinational CEOs, the offering promises clearer exposure mapping, more disciplined capital allocation, and faster response to regulatory shifts in AI. Banks can augment internal analytics, while technology firms gain foresight on emerging compliance regimes. As macro volatility persists and AI reshapes competitive dynamics, services like Expert Briefings are likely to become a staple of corporate intelligence, positioning PAICE as a niche player that bridges academic rigor with practical strategy.