i think about it being as skilled as we can be in data, in analytics, intech, in credit, in multiplesset classes. and then being able to pivot those. i think that's where i think about things, but do i think about that's the number one thing i'm focusing on, i think we have to think about all of these things. francine: are you looking at acquisitions and certain spaces? >> we always said we would grow the firm -- grow the firm organically and look for acquisitions to increase our capability on content for clients. what's interesting is we completed our acquisition for private credit management in the u.s. and middle markets. the multiples look more interesting. we have been talking about consolidation. we have been talking about consolidation since the gfc. this is one of the points i will laugh about a few years time from now, but i actually think as we look at the entry into the space, if we look about the cost of running our business on the scale that we need to operate on, i think the multiples we are starting to see coming down, i think this could be an interesting time for cons

can create and unfold opportunities for different players, whether it is the centre of the power of intech groups. it is about how players work on this internationally and domestically will stop you bring up internationally a really important point. internationally a really important oint. , ., , ~ ., , point. tensions in the middle east are running _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very high _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very high at _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very high at the - point. tensions in the middle east - are running very high at the moment. do you think the deaths of the president and foreign minister will destabilise or affect relations further? it destabilise or affect relations further? , , ., . further? it depends on which way we move forward- _ further? it depends on which way we move forward. if— further? it depends on which way we move forward. if there _ further? it depends on which way we move forward. if there is _ further? it depends on which way we move forw

having an hosting president ruto from kenya is the fact there is more than $1 million in startup intech companies that have invested in kenya. talk to us about why it is important for the united states in terms of the development of the relationship financially. how that benefits us as well by maintaining this relationship with kenya? >> my district is right next to silicon valley. a district which includes many individuals that want to do business in kenya. this benefits the united states, california, my district. it benefits the people of our own country. what we are doing is investing in technology. the average a's -- the average age is 19 years old. these partnerships lead to jobs for kenyans. as well as for americans. this is an extremely important investment i am very disappointed that the speaker did not invite the president to speak to the joint session of conference. this congress alone, we have the president of israel. we have had the prime minister of japan. and the people of kenya deserve that respect. it has been since 2006. i think that was a missed opportunity. i want to