Baillie Gifford & Co. × Chronicle Launch New Podcast Series "Actual Investors ~100 Years of Unchanging Investment Stories~"

Podcast production label "Podcast Studio Chronicle" (Representative: Takafumi Nomura, hereinafter "the Company") will begin distributing a new podcast program, "Actual Investors ~100 Years of Unchanging Investment Stories~," produced by Baillie Gifford & Co. on various audio platforms starting May 13, 2026 (Wednesday).

When one begins investing, it's not uncommon to be swayed by the daily movements of the market. However, true investment is about believing in the future and taking a long-term perspective. This program aims to convey the true enjoyment of investing and unravel the "thinking process of a true investor," which is essential for navigating the times ahead.

This program is a brand podcast by Baillie Gifford & Co. (hereinafter "Baillie Gifford"). It will be hosted by Kazufumi Iwasawa, Director of the Client Department at Baillie Gifford, and Arisa Kano, a freelance announcer, with new episodes delivered every Wednesday.

Please note that this program is intended to deepen understanding of the general investment environment and to provide information about the Baillie Gifford brand, and is not intended to solicit or recommend specific financial products.

## What is the "Genuine Investment Mindset" for Surviving in the Coming Era?

While investment has become familiar in daily life, it's not uncommon for people to overreact to daily stock prices and market news, losing sight of their original objectives. However, Baillie Gifford, which has consistently pursued a long-term investment approach since its founding in 1908, advocates for "100 years of unchanging investment principles" that are not influenced by such short-term noise. Through practical dialogue, sometimes joined by guests knowledgeable in the investment field, this program will elucidate the essence of investment that remains timeless even as eras change, and a way of thinking for embracing an uncertain future positively.

## Highlights of the First Episode: Don't Be Swayed by Noise. A Podcast on Unchanging Investment Philosophy for 100 Years

In the first episode, MCs Kazufumi Iwasawa of Baillie Gifford and freelance announcer Arisa Kano will share their aspirations for the program's launch.

Against Ms. Kano's genuine questions expressing anxiety about "money leaving one's hands" when investing, and her perspective of wanting to relearn investment spurred by changes in her own life stage, Mr. Iwasawa will reveal the "Baillie Gifford-style" investment mindset as a professional investor.

## Program Overview

- Program Title: Actual Investors ~100 Years of Unchanging Investment Stories~
- Cast: Kazufumi Iwasawa / Arisa Kano
- Distribution Start Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Distribution Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Distribution Platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, etc.

## Distribution Platform URLs

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6n3HrjNFWkuGqUY3OFQwob
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1895908460
- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.jp/podcasts/261cee46-351e-4fd4-8da2-1a40cf989e31

## Cast Profiles

- Kazufumi Iwasawa
- Director, Client Department, Baillie Gifford & Co.
- Responsible for sales and marketing to clients such as pension funds and financial institutions in Japan. Also serves as a director of a joint venture with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford, he was involved in product development and proposal of equity strategies for domestic and international institutional investors at Goldman Sachs. He holds an MPhil in Finance from Cambridge University and graduated from Soka University with a degree in Economics.
- Arisa Kano
- Freelance Announcer
- Born in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Former announcer for Bunka Hoso and Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting. Active in a wide range of roles including information program MC, narrator, reporter, and event host.

## About Baillie Gifford & Co.

Established in 1908 in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, UK, Baillie Gifford is an independent asset management company. Since its founding, its management based on the investment philosophy of "long-term investment" has been highly evaluated, with assets under management exceeding 41 trillion yen. Furthermore, it has been entrusted with the management of pension funds from various countries around the world, which are managed with a long-term perspective, with over 40% of its assets under management being pension assets (as of end of June 2025). In Japan, it has a partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management...