Mike Ward

“And then shifting over to investment management, the investment performance was a bit softer. Any incremental detail there? And is the kind of one basis point, you know, decompression in retail, at least, a good run rate?”

“Just curious about the alternatives book. Solid result, I think, in three key relative to what you had expected.”

“I was curious how you guys think about South Korean markets. You know, there were reports of Samsung seeking a stake in your stock, and whether or not you want to comment on that, I'm just also curious, like, how you think about that actual market opportunity there.”

“I was wondering in Japan if you guys have seen any change in the lapse, paid up, or surrender behavior given the inflationary kind of pressure and higher rates in Japan.”

“I swear I know how to use the phone, but thanks for squeezing me in. So I was just wondering, so expanding on that last question there, I'm just kind of curious, like, the package deal, right?”