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Stuff That Interests Me
The Dollar's Demise Is No Longer A Conspiracy Theory

Stuff That Interests Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 6:06


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI am travelling to the bitcoin conference in Prague this week - come say hi if you're there - so you are likely to get a lot of bitcoin-related content over the next fortnight, as I re-indoctrinate myself.Indeed, we are talking bitcoin and gold today — and we start with this.The Bitcoin Treasury BoomUK-listed Coinsilium (AQUIS:COIN), as flagged last Sunday, is jumping on the bitcoin treasury bandwagon. It has risen over 600% in the 10 days since I covered it. It was 6p. Now it's over 40p. Its market cap it £135 million. It only owns 25 bitcoins. (Worth around £2 million).Nuts. But there you go.I have taken my original stake off the table. I'll let the rest run, as I think it will. Its recently announced placement was four times oversubscribed.Bitcoin treasury companies are the new sh1tcoins. There will soon be more of them than there are sh1tcoins, the way things are going. It will probably all end in tears - for which we will have the FCA to thank, because it has outlawed investors from buying bitcoin ETFs and the like - but, while the music is playing, we dance. The other possibility, of course, is that productive companies follow the zombie company lead, at which point the entire corporate financial model changes. Every company becoms a bitcoin treasury company. I actually think there's a good chance of this happening, and I'll explain why in a moment.But let me just remind you — and myself — that owning a bitcoin treasury company is not the same as owning bitcoin. It's a speculation, a substitute, but it's not the same.(BTW I bought some bitcoin with Revolut the other day, and I found the process very simple - though I quickly sent the money to another, safer wallet. Strike and CoinCorner are other UK options.)The non-US bitcoin treasury plays are doing better than the US, which is interesting. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Semler (NASDAQ:SMLR), for example, are not moving. (They will if bitcoin breaks to new highs above $110,000, as it is trying to do, but for now it's all about the UK and Japan, and the dumb regulations that have created this situation).Gold Is Now Number TwoThis week has seen something of a landmark development, meanwhile. Gold has overtaken the euro to become the second-most held asset by central banks. 20% of central bank reserves are now held in gold, against 16% in euros.Also of considerable note — and largely unreported — US dollar holdings have fallen below 50% for the first time in almost 30 years. They now sit at 46%. De-dollarisation is happening, folks, right in front of our eyes.If you are enjoying this post, please like it, share it and all that stuff. Thank you.This 20% gold figure compares with just 10% ten years ago. I've little doubt this will double again over the next 10 years - and we'll be at 40%.Even ECB Chief Lizard, Christine Lagarde, has noticed. “The accumulation of gold by central banks continued at a record pace,” she says. “Some countries have been actively exploring alternatives to traditional cross-border payment systems.”That last sentence is telling. It further confirms what we all knew was happening. It's not just as a store of value that the US dollar's central role is subsiding, but as a medium of exchange.Gold is reclaiming its historical role as a core international holding. Make sure you own some.If you are buying gold or silver to protect yourself in these ‘interesting' times, the dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. Find out more here.In the same press release Lagarde says:“Offering solutions for settling wholesale financial transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology platforms in central bank money will increase the efficiency of European financial markets and the global appeal of the euro.”That's reptilian speak for “the euro CBDC is coming soon”. The EU CBDC Beast could begin as soon as this year. It will be rolled out first at the institutional level. Then it will be forced on the minions (which I don't think will work, by the way, for reasons explained [here] — but that doesn't mean they won't try).Turning to what might prove the Big Kahuna.The Real Crisis: Government Spending Can't StopWe have another rapidly developing plotline, and this announcement was widely overlooked by the press - probably on government orders, but perhaps because, as Occam's Razor would have it, they're thick. It is, in my view, a highly significant development, and is going to open the door to a ton of money-printing.

Jim's Podcast
Interview with CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, Jayson Westbury

Jim's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 32:27


Interview with the CEO of the Franchise Council, Jayson Westbury, about the code reform and what the FCA has planned to help franchising in 2025.Learn more about the FCA at https://franchise.org.au/

The Crypto Standard
Why the UK Needs Bitcoin - Peter Lane (#194)

The Crypto Standard

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 46:05


Peter Lane, co-founder of Jacobi Asset Management, joins Jordan to discuss the journey to launching Europe's first Bitcoin ETF for retail investors.They explore the regulatory hurdles, the role of Guernsey, and why traditional investment structures matter for Bitcoin adoption. Peter also shares insights on the future of Bitcoin in wealth management and the UK's lagging stance on Bitcoin regulation.This episode was recorded 1 hour before the UK ETN announcement from the FCA (6th June).Follow Peter:

Beyond the Benchmark by EFG
EP 119: The new era of rolling mini cycles in the market

Beyond the Benchmark by EFG

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 39:10


Chris Senyek, Chief Investment Strategist at Wolfe Research goes into why he thinks the cyclical nature of the market has changed in the years since the 2008 financial crisis. As central banks grapple with sticky inflation and high debt to GDP ratios, we discuss the delicate balancing act between yields and interest rates and how they differ globally.Our host, Moz Afzal:https://bit.ly/31XbkTROur guest:Chris Senyek, Chief Investment Strategist at Wolfe Researchhttps://bit.ly/3scDZmlEFGAM:https://www.newcapital.com/Important disclaimersThe value of investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indicator of future performance. 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Federal Tax Updates
Beyond the Resume: Why Skills Testing is the Future of Accounting Hires

Federal Tax Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 58:50


Giles Pearson, co-founder of Accountests and former PwC partner, shares how one disastrous hire led him to revolutionize recruiting in the accounting profession. The conversation explores why traditional hiring methods fail, how skills and personality testing can predict job success, and reveals the shocking statistics about resume dishonesty. Roger and Annie also dive into New Zealand's streamlined tax system where 90% of taxpayers never file returns, sparking a fascinating debate about whether such simplicity could ever work in the United States.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Welcome to Federal Tax Updates (01:56) - Introducing the Guest: Gilles Pearson (03:22) - Challenges in Hiring and the Birth of Accountests (05:26) - The Importance of Testing in Hiring (08:29) - The Role of Personality and Skills Tests (14:13) - Developing Effective Tests for Accountants (24:45) - Personality Profiles and Team Dynamics (31:45) - Using Tests for Employee Development (34:47) - Succession Planning in Smaller Firms (37:02) - Accountant Stereotypes and Communication Challenges (40:54) - The Role of Personal Interaction in Accounting (45:08) - Streamlined Hiring Process with Account Tests (49:08) - Comparing Tax Systems: US vs New Zealand (57:08) - Final Thoughts and Farewell Connect with Giles Pearson https://nz.linkedin.com/in/giles-pearson-fca-8a175843https://www.accountests.com/Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Connect with the Roger and Annie on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerharrispbs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-schwab-852418261/ReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of the Earmark Media

Stuff That Interests Me
The Comedian Who Turned His Life Around With Bitcoin And Time

Stuff That Interests Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 6:23


I have a friend — we'll call him Steve. Steve's a comedian — a very good one. He started around the same time as me, maybe a bit later. Back in the day, we all thought Steve was going to be a huge star. If there were any justice in the world, he would have been. But there isn't. We all know that. Steve ended up one of those many jobbing, circuit comedians, with a brilliant act — good enough to storm pretty much any room under any circumstances — but who never seemed to get beyond the circuit. There are plenty of unknown, but brilliant acts like Steve, believe me.Maybe he didn't have the right mindset — I don't know. If you want my opinion, I think he over-thought things. But what do I know?Steve was always interested in investing and, in his spare time (comedians have plenty of that) he began speculating with his earnings. Steve liked to do things properly, and investing was no different. He studied hard, researched, read loads, watched videos, listened to podcasts, scrutinised company reports and accounts, evaluated the fundamentals. He did everything you're supposed to do.It didn't work out. Steve lost money. Consistently. Bad choices dogged him.As Covid took hold in 2020, Steve took stock of his 20 years on the circuit. Where was he was in life? What he had achieved?Just as he never broke out of the circuit, Steve had never broken into the higher tax bracket either. Despite scrupulous and honest accounting, he had never once made it beyond the basic band. He had no property — which, for a man closing in on 50, was unimpressive. He had very little in the way of savings, even though he was frugal. No pension. The comedy circuit was already in recession. Now Covid had shut it down. Things were looking bleak.Then Steve started watching Michael Saylor videos.Michael Saylor is the billionaire genius Chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) who, amidst all the money printing during Covid, was trying to protect his corporate treasury from erosion by inflation. This led him to bitcoin, which he embraced. He became one of its most articulate proponents, while his company — which had been all but dormant, share-price-wise, for 20 years — suddenly took off like a rocket. He gave birth to the bitcoin treasury model that is becoming so widespread today.Everything Saylor said made sense to Steve. Not only that — it chimed with him. Bitcoin is stored energy. Investing in bitcoin is like buying Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. They're all dominant technology networks, so destined to grow. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. The best strategy is to buy bitcoin and wait. It will have a market cap in the multi-trillions. All that stuff.Steve had known about bitcoin for many years. But he never invested. He bought shares in Lloyds instead.He changed tack. He decided he was going to do for himself what Saylor had done for Strategy.He began buying bitcoin with any spare cash he had. In his ISA, he bought Strategy.He started bitcoin wallets for his nephews, nieces, and godchildren and bought them small amounts of bitcoin on their birthdays and at Christmas.Something unlikely happened: Steve's investments started going up.By now he was obsessing over Michael Saylor videos. Watching and rewatching them. Finding old interviews and presentations and marvelling at the consistency of message — and Saylor's extraordinary gift for spotting and riding technological trends.“There's not a single interview that man has done that I haven't watched,” Steve told me the other day.Steve sold every stock he owned. He couldn't buy bitcoin through his broker — thanks, FCA — so he bought Strategy instead, then other bitcoin treasury companies, last year, including the amazing Metaplanet.Meanwhile, everything he earned he sent straight to an exchange and converted to bitcoin. Only the bare essentials he needed to cover that month's bills did he keep in fiat. Steve turned his entire personal operation into a bitcoin treasury.What's more, he didn't told anyone he'd done this. Except with me — because he knows I know and love bitcoin.He doesn't mind when bitcoin sells off — it just means he can buy more on the cheap. He thinks it is inevitable — because of its superior technology — that bitcoin becomes the world's dominant money system. That individuals, corporations and countries will store their capital in bitcoin, rather than fiat, so they do not suffer erosion by inflation (which is inevitable, because governments everywhere are incapable of reining in their spending — even with Elon Musk in charge).He just keeps on accumulating, keeps on watching Saylor vids, and keeps on keeping his head down.There are lots of people like Steve. I read about them every day. I just met a load out here at Freedom Fest in California.I'm headed to BTC Prague next week. I know I'll meet a load more there. (If you're in Prague, by the way, come say hi. And if you're thinking of going, you can get 10% off tickets using code FRISBY)I've said it before and I say it again, if you save in strong currencies, and spend in weak ones, you will change your social status — you don't have to earn a lot of money to do thatI saw Steve the other day. I've never seen him happier (except after he's just stormed a gig). Guess what? He's now in a position, just four years later, where he can buy a house. That's what his girlfriend wants him to do. How about that for a transformation.You really should subscribe to this amazing publication.Only problem is: that would mean selling some of his bitcoin.If only there were vehicles by which you could borrow against your bitcoin … That's the next chapter in this extraordinary story: borrow against your bitcoin, spend in fiat, keep the asset. Trouble is, if you're in the UK — you won't be able to. Because FCAThanks very much for reading this. If you enjoyed it, please like, share - all that stuff - it helps.Until next time,DominicPS Don't forget my brilliant book about bitcoin, if you want to learn more about the space. I hear the audiobook is very good indeed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

The Flying Frisby
The Comedian Who Turned His Life Around With Bitcoin And Time

The Flying Frisby

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 6:23


I have a friend — we'll call him Steve. Steve's a comedian — a very good one. He started around the same time as me, maybe a bit later. Back in the day, we all thought Steve was going to be a huge star. If there were any justice in the world, he would have been. But there isn't. We all know that. Steve ended up one of those many jobbing, circuit comedians, with a brilliant act — good enough to storm pretty much any room under any circumstances — but who never seemed to get beyond the circuit. There are plenty of unknown, but brilliant acts like Steve, believe me.Maybe he didn't have the right mindset — I don't know. If you want my opinion, I think he over-thought things. But what do I know?Steve was always interested in investing and, in his spare time (comedians have plenty of that) he began speculating with his earnings. Steve liked to do things properly, and investing was no different. He studied hard, researched, read loads, watched videos, listened to podcasts, scrutinised company reports and accounts, evaluated the fundamentals. He did everything you're supposed to do.It didn't work out. Steve lost money. Consistently. Bad choices dogged him.As Covid took hold in 2020, Steve took stock of his 20 years on the circuit. Where was he was in life? What he had achieved?Just as he never broke out of the circuit, Steve had never broken into the higher tax bracket either. Despite scrupulous and honest accounting, he had never once made it beyond the basic band. He had no property — which, for a man closing in on 50, was unimpressive. He had very little in the way of savings, even though he was frugal. No pension. The comedy circuit was already in recession. Now Covid had shut it down. Things were looking bleak.Then Steve started watching Michael Saylor videos.Michael Saylor is the billionaire genius Chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) who, amidst all the money printing during Covid, was trying to protect his corporate treasury from erosion by inflation. This led him to bitcoin, which he embraced. He became one of its most articulate proponents, while his company — which had been all but dormant, share-price-wise, for 20 years — suddenly took off like a rocket. He gave birth to the bitcoin treasury model that is becoming so widespread today.Everything Saylor said made sense to Steve. Not only that — it chimed with him. Bitcoin is stored energy. Investing in bitcoin is like buying Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. They're all dominant technology networks, so destined to grow. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. The best strategy is to buy bitcoin and wait. It will have a market cap in the multi-trillions. All that stuff.Steve had known about bitcoin for many years. But he never invested. He bought shares in Lloyds instead.He changed tack. He decided he was going to do for himself what Saylor had done for Strategy.He began buying bitcoin with any spare cash he had. In his ISA, he bought Strategy.He started bitcoin wallets for his nephews, nieces, and godchildren and bought them small amounts of bitcoin on their birthdays and at Christmas.Something unlikely happened: Steve's investments started going up.By now he was obsessing over Michael Saylor videos. Watching and rewatching them. Finding old interviews and presentations and marvelling at the consistency of message — and Saylor's extraordinary gift for spotting and riding technological trends.“There's not a single interview that man has done that I haven't watched,” Steve told me the other day.Steve sold every stock he owned. He couldn't buy bitcoin through his broker — thanks, FCA — so he bought Strategy instead, then other bitcoin treasury companies, last year, including the amazing Metaplanet.Meanwhile, everything he earned he sent straight to an exchange and converted to bitcoin. Only the bare essentials he needed to cover that month's bills did he keep in fiat. Steve turned his entire personal operation into a bitcoin treasury.What's more, he didn't told anyone he'd done this. Except with me — because he knows I know and love bitcoin.He doesn't mind when bitcoin sells off — it just means he can buy more on the cheap. He thinks it is inevitable — because of its superior technology — that bitcoin becomes the world's dominant money system. That individuals, corporations and countries will store their capital in bitcoin, rather than fiat, so they do not suffer erosion by inflation (which is inevitable, because governments everywhere are incapable of reining in their spending — even with Elon Musk in charge).He just keeps on accumulating, keeps on watching Saylor vids, and keeps on keeping his head down.There are lots of people like Steve. I read about them every day. I just met a load out here at Freedom Fest in California.I'm headed to BTC Prague next week. I know I'll meet a load more there. (If you're in Prague, by the way, come say hi. And if you're thinking of going, you can get 10% off tickets using code FRISBY)I've said it before and I say it again, if you save in strong currencies, and spend in weak ones, you will change your social status — you don't have to earn a lot of money to do thatI saw Steve the other day. I've never seen him happier (except after he's just stormed a gig). Guess what? He's now in a position, just four years later, where he can buy a house. That's what his girlfriend wants him to do. How about that for a transformation.You really should subscribe to this amazing publication.Only problem is: that would mean selling some of his bitcoin.If only there were vehicles by which you could borrow against your bitcoin … That's the next chapter in this extraordinary story: borrow against your bitcoin, spend in fiat, keep the asset. Trouble is, if you're in the UK — you won't be able to. Because FCAThanks very much for reading this. If you enjoyed it, please like, share - all that stuff - it helps.Until next time,DominicPS Don't forget my brilliant book about bitcoin, if you want to learn more about the space. I hear the audiobook is very good indeed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Heart of the Athlete
Steve Kilgore pt.3

Heart of the Athlete

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 26:00


The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9 am MST on KBXL 94.1 FM. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359 623 S University Blvd Nampa, ID 83686 United States (208) 697-1051 klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/heart-of-the-athlete/

AJ Bell Money & Markets
UK tech takeover targets, a weakening labour market and the winter fuel payment u-turn

AJ Bell Money & Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 41:37


In this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest UK jobs and retail sales figures [1:45]. Tom Sieber joins the show to discuss the growing trend of companies leaving the London stock market, and what can be learned from the takeover of Alphawave [12:50]. Other big corporate stories include the resignation of WPP's boss, M&S taking online orders again and the split of Warner Bros and Discovery [21:25]. Talking break ups, we've got the latest on the spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Charlene looks at the detail behind the government's announcement that 9 million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year [30:00] and what it might mean for future tax policy. The FCA has led an international effort to crackdown on unregulated financial influencers. [37:30]

1st Talk Compliance
The Role of Compliance Programs in Mitigating False Claims Act Liability

1st Talk Compliance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 36:11


In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura is joined by Rachel Rose, JD, MBA, as they discuss the False Claims Act in detail. The FCA, one of five federal laws built to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, is the government's primary fraud fighting tool, with the healthcare industry paying the largest contributor in recoveries for over a decade. Learn not only about how to avoid running afoul of this law, but also some details of cases in which it was violated, and the repercussions those who did so faced. In addition, find out how a proper compliance program can protect your practice in various ways, including staying up to date on cybersecurity training. Kevin Chmura Rachel, welcome to the podcast. Thanks for joining us.   Rachel V. Rose Thank you, Kevin, for having me back for another round of a very major healthcare compliance topic.   Kevin Chmura It very much is, yeah. This one generates some revenue for the government. So this is one that I think especially in today's environment, people should be paying a lot of attention to. So as I said in the intro, we're here to talk about the False Claims Act. It's one of the most important fraud, waste and abuse laws that applies to physicians and health care practitioners of all kinds. The healthcare industry has consistently been one of the, if not the highest contributor to funds received under the False Claims Act. And it's essential to be familiar with the law and maintain compliance programs to mitigate that risk. Rachel, I know you spend a fair amount of time in your practice in and around the False Claims Act defending and representing customers and providers. So you're perfect to cover this topic for us. Wondering, though, if you could give us a brief synopsis of the False Claims Act and why is it unique?   Rachel V. Rose Absolutely. So as you mentioned, my practice focuses a lot on the False Claims Act, and I am fortunate to do a lot of compliance work not only around the False Claims Act, but HHS. OIG has identified five important federal fraud, waste and abuse laws. The False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the Exclusion Authorities, and the Civil Monetary Penalties. And Kevin, as you mentioned, the False Claims Act is really the federal government's primary fraud fighting tool. And in 2024, there were more than $2.9 billion in recoveries and, moreso healthcare represented over two thirds of that amount. That healthcare trend, as you mentioned, being the largest contributor, has gone on for at least the last decade. And what the False Claims Act does that makes it unique are really, I would say, five main things. But first, the False Claims Act goes back to 1863, and it is also known as the Lincoln Law. Its primary purpose, even back during the Civil War, was to root out fraud that was being perpetrated on the government. So how would that be done? Congress thought about it and said, well, the government could do it on its own if they caught wind of something, or they could insert a provision which gave an individual known as a relator, also known as a whistleblower, the potential to bring fraud to the government's attention and receive a portion of the recovery. It's very important to note that a relator and I represented several relators successfully, sometimes with co-counsel, sometimes with not, so I get to see the False Claims Act from the whistleblower standpoint as well. But this notion of being able to represent a whistleblower is the first distinguishing factor. And that's because most other civil cases, a person can represent themselves on a pro say basis, meaning they don't need a lawyer. There was a provision in the False Claims Act which in fact requires an individual to be represented by a lawyer. So unless the relator is a lawyer, then the individual needs to obtain counsel in order to file a False Claims Act case. That's the first thing. Secondly,

Legal Listening: The Fox Rothschild LLP Podcast
The Presumption of Innocence - Episode 63

Legal Listening: The Fox Rothschild LLP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 38:03


Episode 63 Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: The False Claims Act The Deputy Attorney General of the United States has made it clear that the Department of Justice intends to enforce the False Claims Act (FCA) in a way it never has before: in the pursuit of civil rights fraud. Listen as host Matt Adams is joined by his Fox colleagues Jana Volante Walshak and Kevin Raphael to break down the DOJ's internal memo, titled “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative,” and explain how this new enforcement focuses on “illegal DEI” and impacts businesses and universities that accept federal funds. Matt, Jana and Kevin provide a history of the FCA from its origins in the Reconstruction Era up to present day. They also explore how the act's traditional compliance emphasis compares to the current administration's priorities, and detail the incentives to encourage whistleblowers. Additionally, they forecast how the FCA may be used to enforce other administration priorities in the coming years.

Le [O]Razioni della Sera
Le [O]Razioni della Sera del 10 giugno 2025

Le [O]Razioni della Sera

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 26:35


In questa diretta:Sweet child of mine (Guns 'n Roses)Sex on fire (Kings of Leon)>> Ascoltaci live tutti i lunedì, martedì, mercoledì e giovedì sera alle 20:00 su runtimeradio.it>> Partecipa in diretta allo show sulla nostra chat Telegram: https://t.me/diretteruntime>> Ascolta la nostra playlist ufficiale su Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dZM1MmHQZRXeMENzjxhpl

BetaTalk
Unpacking Heat Pump Finance: The BUS Consultation & Third-Party Solutions

BetaTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 60:14


Send us a textJoin Nathan's guests David & Rob from Fornax and dive into the nitty-gritty of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) consultation and explore how third-party finance could be the key to unlocking widespread domestic heat pump adoption. We'll break down the "finance gap challenge," look at what makes third-party ownership work, and dissect the pros and cons of different financing models.In this episode, we discuss:The Finance Gap Challenge: Why current BUS grants alone aren't enough for mass market adoption and how existing loan products fall short for consumers and installers.The Power of Third-Party Ownership: How it dramatically increases heat pump installations by offering: Superior consumer protection: If the system fails, customers stop paying, and the financer is responsible for resolution.Risk alignment: Financiers are incentivized to ensure proper installation and ongoing performance.Better affordability and accessibility: Eliminates large upfront capital requirements.Support for installer businesses: Creates sustainable, predictable maintenance income.What Works: Consumer Hire vs. What Doesn't:Consumer Hire agreements: The only commercially viable third-party ownership model under UK regulation. Subject to robust FCA Consumer Duty protections—not "lightly regulated."Consumers have clear and simple mechanisms to keep their system; providers don't want them back!Why Hire Purchase models are problematic: Despite being highlighted in the consultation, they remain commercially unworkable due to existing financial regulations.Consumer Protection Reality Check:Consumer preference surveys don't equal deliverable products—regulatory constraints matter.Consumer protection isn't free: Every additional measure either limits access to affordable heat pumps or makes them more expensive/unworkable. Duplicative measures unfairly penalize consumers.Repossession rights are fundamental to risk pricing; removing them increases costs for all consumers (e.g., mortgages).Maximum term limits would reduce affordability and increase financial exclusion.Many proposed duplicative requirements (e.g., Ofgem doing things the FCA already does) deter small businesses and hinder independent installers.Innovation vs. Prescription Risk:Over-prescription risks stifling innovation just as the market gains momentum.Standard contract requirements could recreate past failures like the Green Deal/Green Homes Grant.THIS SEASON IS BEING SPONSORED BY INTERGAS Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Heart of the Athlete
Steve Kilgore pt.2

Heart of the Athlete

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 25:00


The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9 am MST on KBXL 94.1 FM. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359 623 S University Blvd Nampa, ID 83686 United States (208) 697-1051 klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/heart-of-the-athlete/

Winners Find a Way
How Faith and Daily Discipline Build Champions – Josh Freitas

Winners Find a Way

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 46:36


In this episode of the Winners Find A Way show, host Trent M. Clark sits down with Josh Freitas, FCA Hockey Representative, live from Liberty University's LaHaye Ice Center, during an elite FCA Hockey Camp for youth athletes. Josh brings a unique blend of athletic discipline, spiritual grounding, and personal resilience—all while coaching young men ages 14–20 to lead on and off the ice. A Type 1 diabetic, Josh shares his personal story of managing the condition through faith, fitness, and focused habits—and how the smallest disciplines create the biggest shifts. If you're serious about building stronger habits, rooting your life in faith, and taking ownership of your outcomes, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered: Why personal discipline starts with small, consistent changes Managing Type 1 diabetes through nutrition, movement, and mindset How a powerful morning routine sets the tone for your entire day Fasting from distractions (social media, unhealthy food, mindless habits) Guarding your heart: building a faith foundation that lasts Teaching young athletes to lead themselves before leading others Special Spotlight:

Transfer Update - der Podcast
#470: Gala träumt weiter von Sane - Flick will Diaz - Seguin-Flucht zur Hertha? | Transfer Update Express

Transfer Update - der Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 20:49


00:00 Simone Inzaghi offiziell bei Al Hilal vorgestellt 01:26 Kein Fabregas, jetzt soll Chivu neuer Inter-Coach werden 03:55 Holt ten Hag jetzt Antony nach Leverkusen? 05:33 Como-Youngster Nico Paz auf dem Bayer-Zettel 06:39 Palhinha spricht: Hintertür für Abgang bleibt offen 08:20 Gala hofft weiter auf Neuzugang Leroy Sane 10:11 Beljo zurück zum FCA? 11:27 Bremen: Köhn-Poker mit Galatasaray 12:12 Wer wird Wölfe-Coach? Paul Simonis in der Pole Position 12:54 Bringt Kwasniok Zehnter mit nach Köln? 14:10 2. Bundesliga: K'lautern mit Interesse an Sahin - Seguin-Flucht zur Hertha? 16:30 Need for Speed: Mitrovic, Osimhen, Cherki, Ait-Nouri und Co. 19:10 Liverpool-Star Diaz nach Barcelona? 19:47 Ekitike: Wenn Chelsea nicht klappt, dann Liverpool

Beyond the Benchmark by EFG
EP 118: Tariff turmoil, Trump 2.0 and a big beautiful bill with Dan Clifton

Beyond the Benchmark by EFG

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 40:48


Friend of the podcast Dan Clifton returns to Beyond the Benchmark to help make sense of the ongoing Trump tariff saga and his ‘big beautiful bill'. Trump's economic trials and tribulations are also set against the backdrop of a radical shift in the way the US conducts foreign affairs, as signalled on his recent trip to Qatar in a speech which has been surprisingly overlooked by most. Our host, Moz Afzal:https://bit.ly/31XbkTROur guests:Dan Clifton, Head of Policy Research at Strategashttp://bit.ly/3iTUMIGEFGAM:https://www.newcapital.com/Important disclaimersThe value of investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indicator of future performance. Investment products may be subject to investment risks involving, but not limited to, possible loss of all or part of the principal invested. This document does not constitute and shall not be construed as a prospectus, advertisement, public offering or placement of, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, hold or solicit, any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. It is not intended to be a final representation of the terms and conditions of any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. This document is for general information only and is not intended as investment advice or any other specific recommendation as to any particular course of action or inaction. The information in this document does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of the recipient. 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El Garaje Hermético de Máximo Sant
Historia Peugeot: De la excelencia al motor “Pure-Tech”

El Garaje Hermético de Máximo Sant

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 22:01


Peugeot es nada más y nada menos que la marca de coches más antigua, fundada en 1810. Tuvo momentos de gloria y modelos inolvidables, como el indestructible 504 o el mítico 205, el Grupo B que arrasó en los rallyes. Y ahora fabrica sobre todo SUV con motores como el tristemente famoso “Pure Tech” … “k'apasao” … nosotros te lo contamos. En este podcast contamos con la colaboración de Airbnb https://www.airbnb.es/. Te voy a contar algunas experiencias que he tenido disfrutando de sus servicios, que seguro te van a dar buenas ideas a la hora de viajar. https://www.airbnb.es/ Y es que realmente cuesta creer como una marca que pretendía ser, y si no lo consiguió se le acercó, los “Mercedes franceses” atraviesa hoy momentos tan difíciles… como casi todas las marcas del grupo Stellantis, ese “monstruo” que aglutina a 18 marcas, muchas de ellas míticas, como la Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Lancia, Jeep, Opel y la propia Peugeot. Stellantis es la antítesis del Rey Midas. Mientras el Rey Midas convertía el otro todo lo que tocaba, Stellantis todo lo que toca lo convierte en millones de pérdidas. Siendo honestos, Stellantis en 2024 no tuvo pérdidas, pero sus beneficios se redujeron nada menos que un 70 por ciento… una verdadera debacle. Pero volvamos con Peugeot. Este vídeo no es una historia detallada de Peugeot, algo muy ambicioso y que seguramente no cabría en un solo video. Vamos a centrarnos en diferentes etapas, hechos significativos y modelos clave. Y, como de costumbre, comenzamos por el principio. 1810. Los molinillos de café. Creo que todos lo sabéis, la marca Peugeot nace, como hemos dicho, en 1810 como industria que se dedicaba a la fabricación de unos extraordinarios molinillos de café. La ayuda de Napoleón. Fallecido el fundador uno de sus hijos, el menor, Jean-Pierre Peugeot se lanza al sector textil y recibe un enorme encargó nada menos que de Napoleón Bonaparte que necesitaba uniformes para su enorme ejército… Este contrato da un espaldarazo definitivo a la empresa. Y en 1885… ¡las bicicletas causan furor! Armand Peugeot, sobrino del fundador se interesa por las bicicletas, un invento en esos años revolucionario y crea Peugeot Cycles… ya nos vamos acercando a los coches. Y, por fin, los coches en 1889. Es en la exposición Universal de París de ese año cuando Peugeot presenta lo que podemos considerar su primer modelo, un triciclo de vapor diseñado por el ingeniero Léon Serpollet y que nunca llegó a ser comercializado. Pero tuvo una gran acogida.Fruto de este prototipo nace el Type 2, pero como decía, vamos a ir rápido porque la historia de Peugeot es muy rica y hay mucho camino que andar hasta llegar a los “Pure Tech” … El 203 de 1948, punto de inflexión. Peugeot era una marca de éxito, pero el este año de 1948 lanza un coche que se convirtió en un verdadero “best seller” y en un punto de inflexión, el 203. 404… ¡27 años de vida! No se puede hablar de la historia de Peugeot sin hablar del 404 un modelo de enorme éxito para la marca, que tuvo una vida próxima a los 30 años, que se fabricó en Europa, Argentina y Kenia, y del que se construyeron cerca de 3 millones de unidades, una brutalidad teniendo en cuenta que no era un coche popular, sino una berlina media casi de lujo en su momento. 504, un verdadero mito mundial. Con todo merecimiento. Un coche único, de enorme éxito. Fijaos, se ensambló en 11 países, entre ellos Argentina, Chile y Nueva Zelanda; se fabricó desde 1968 hasta nada menos que… 2007, cuando aún se montaban en Kenia y Nigeria… ya hablaremos de la vocación africana de este modelo; en total la producción se acerca a cuatro millones de unidades. ¡Una berlina media casi de lujo, que lo mismo servía para taxi que para ganar en rallyes! Algo irrepetible. 604, el “Mercedes francés”. Y en Peugeot, no sin motivos, se lo creyeron. Y quisieron competir nada menos que con Mercedes. Y en 1975 lanzan un coche, el 604, sin duda inspirado en los Mercedes, aunque obra de Pininfarina y que pasó un poco sin pena ni gloria… 505, segundo intento. En 1979 lanzan el 505, con sus líneas dibujadas por Pininfarina y su interior diseñado por Paul Bracq, que había trabajado antes en BMW y… ¿lo adivináis? ¡en Mercedes! Tradición diésel: El 204. Nos hemos centrado en los modelos grandes… damos un paso atrás y nos vamos a 1965, al 204. Y es que en 1969 se lanza este modelo con un motor diésel extraordinariamente pequeño para la época, un 1.3 litros de 46 CV que es un modelo clave para Peugeot, pero creo que para el automovilismo mundial. Además, el 204 fue el precursor de un verdadero mito… ..el Peugeot 205… inolvidable. En 1983 nace el precioso 205 que no, no es obra de Pininfarina, sino de Gerard Welter. La presencia de este modelo en uno de los periodos más apasionantes de los Rallyes, la reglamentación del Grupo B, tuvo mucho que ver con su éxito, venciendo el Mundial de Rallyes con su 205 Turbo 16 en 1985 y 1986 y luego, cuando se prohibió el Grupo B, venciendo en los Dakar de 1987 y 1988. De los éxitos a la quiebra… o casi. A los modelos acabados en 5 les suceden los acabados en 6 y 7… coches que tuvieron el mérito de llevar a Peugeot casi a la quiebra. En 2012 se plantea el cierre de las marcas del entonces llamado grupo PSA. Se lanza el, 208 primer Peugeot acabado en 8, la última generación, que no acaba de triunfar. Entre 2013 y 2015 es una locura y cuando parece que la marca ha tocado fondo y no puede ser peor, se demuestra que sí, que puede ser peor… Carlos Tavares: Y con él llegó el desastre. Llega en 2016 y su estrategia es, en mi opinión, una permanente huida hacia adelante con metas muy cortoplacistas. En 2019 se firma un preacuerdo con FCA y en 2020 nace Stellantis. Conclusión. ¿Qué ha hecho mal Stellantis? Esto sí daría para un video. Vamos a ver solo algunas cosas: - Falta de nuevos modelos que interesen a los consumidores. - Recurrentes problemas de fiabilidad… y no solo en Peugeot. - Dificultad para mantener la personalidad de tantas marcas. - Escasa inversión en I+D. - Fracaso de la estrategia en China y USA. - Recortes muy duros en costes. Y como “a perro enfermo todo son pulgas”, el 1 de diciembre de 2024 Tavares abandona la nave… aunque es difícil que John Elkann lo haga peor.

Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts
FSR Brief EP6: The road to Crypto regulation

Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 28:51


After initial scepticism, Crypto is making its way into the UK regulatory perimeter. In the sixth episode of the FSR Brief, Jon Ford and Michael Tan are joined by Chris Ninan and Elizabeth Stephens to discuss the road to regulation, with a focus on the recently published statutory instrument https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-regime-for-cryptoassets-regulated-activities-draft-si-and-policy-note from the UK Government, and the FCA's "DP25/1: Regulating cryptoasset activities". https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/discussion/dp25-1.pdf We explore how the Government and the FCA propose to balance the promotion of growth of the Crypto industry with the need to protect consumers. This episode supplements the podcast by our FSR advisory team on the Top 3 Takeaways from the new Crypto Rules https://soundcloud.com/hsfkramer/fsr-the-new-uk-crypto-rules, and the blog post about the draft rules https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/notes/fsrandcorpcrime/2025-posts/uk-cryptoassets-regime-the-draft-rules-have-landed.

Intangiblia™ en español
Caballos De Fuerza Legales: Pleitos de Propiedad Intelectual en la Ruta de la Innovación

Intangiblia™ en español

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 22:07 Transcription Available


Acelera con nosotras mientras desmontamos los engranajes legales que impulsan la industria automotriz global. Desde un espionaje de Fórmula 1 que costó $100 millones hasta guerras por la tecnología que permite que los carros se manejen solos, este viaje te llevará bajo el capó de las batallas de propiedad intelectual más fascinantes del mundo sobre ruedas.Descubrimos cómo un ingeniero de McLaren desató el caos al llevarse 780 páginas de documentos confidenciales de Ferrari, resultando en una multa histórica y la pérdida de un campeonato completo. Te sorprenderás al conocer que la mera posesión de secretos fue suficiente para la sanción, sin necesidad de demostrar su uso.Exploramos el dramático enfrentamiento entre Waymo y Uber por la tecnología LIDAR, el corazón de los vehículos autónomos, cuando un ingeniero estrella se marchó con 14,000 archivos confidenciales. La resolución de $245 millones en acciones demuestra cuánto valen realmente los secretos industriales en la era de la conducción sin humanos.Viajamos también al mundo de las baterías eléctricas donde LG y SK Innovation libraron una batalla que casi paraliza la producción de vehículos eléctricos en Estados Unidos, hasta que un acuerdo de $1,800 millones restableció la paz. Desde China hasta Europa, cada caso revela cómo la propiedad intelectual determina quién controla el futuro de la movilidad.Abróchate el cinturón y prepárate para entender por qué hasta los limpiaparabrisas inteligentes pueden desencadenar guerras legales multimillonarias. Suscríbete ahora para no perderte nuestros próximos episodios donde seguiremos revelando los secretos legales detrás de las innovaciones que transforman nuestro mundo.

The Money To The Masses Podcast
Ep 506 - Ethical & sustainable investing explained, Cash ISA hack & Energy payouts

The Money To The Masses Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 32:06


In this week's episode, Damien takes a look at ethical and sustainable investing, explaining the FCA's new fund labelling rules (SDR) and shares some of the best free tools that can help you find investments that match your values.Next, Andy explains how some energy customers who had prepayment meters wrongly installed could receive up to £1,000 compensation. Then, with the energy price cap due to fall, Damien looks at the latest fixed-price energy deals and how much you can save.Finally, Damien reveals a simple 'hack' that allows you to switch your Cash ISA between providers via the click of a button, ensuring you can secure a competitive interest rate.This episode is sponsored by Coinbase - Visit ⁠⁠⁠Coinbase*⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Crypto comes with unique risks, ⁠⁠⁠take 2 minutes to learn more⁠⁠⁠Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Money to the Masses website to see the full list of resources from this week's show(00:00) - Money to the Masses Podcast Episode 506 (08:11) - Understanding Sustainable Investing (15:03) - Navigating Ethical Investment Tools and Resources (18:48) - Evaluating Ethical Investment Performance (20:24) - Investigation into Prepayment Meters and Compensation Agreement (24:20) - Energy Price Cap Update (26:37) - Cash ISA HackFollow Money to the Masses on social media:YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click to support the showLinks referred to in the podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S&P Global Rating Tool⁠⁠Fidelity Investment Finder⁠⁠ii Ace 40 List⁠⁠Morningstar Fund Screener Tool⁠⁠Ethical Performance Analysis (Managed Portfolios from Nutmeg, Moneyfarm and Wealthify)⁠⁠Energy customers to get up to £1,000 compensation⁠⁠Should you fix your energy tariff? ⁠⁠Cheapest fixed-price energy tariffs in the UK⁠If a link has an * beside it this means that it is an affiliated link. If you go via the link, Money to the Masses may receive a small fee which helps keep Money to the Masses free to use.

Faith Horizons | Discovering the kingdom of God in Kansas City One Conversation at a Time
FCA: Engaging Athletes and Coaches for Christ with Andrew McClanahan - Ep 100

Faith Horizons | Discovering the kingdom of God in Kansas City One Conversation at a Time

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 39:48


Send us a textJoin Nathan Sack and John Losh as they sit down with Andrew McClanahan from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Discover how FCA is transforming the sports world by discipling athletes and coaches, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Andrew shares insights into FCA's global mission, their innovative E3 discipleship strategy, and their upcoming camp at William Jewell. Learn how sports can be a powerful platform for spiritual growth and ministry.Websitehttps://www.fcakansascity.org/MusicIntro and Outro Music by Jerry Abahhttps://youtu.be/NJFQvXk36oMSupport the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithhorizons. Help us discover more of what God is doing in Kansas City.

Lenglet-Co
L'ANGLE ÉCO - Qui est Antonio Filosa, le nouveau patron de Stellantis ?

Lenglet-Co

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:55


Actuel patron des activités de Stellantis en Amérique du Nord, Antonio Filosa a été nommé pour succéder à Carlos Tavares à la tête du constructeur automobile né de la fusion entre PSA et FCA, dont il devra piloter le redressement après une année noire. Ecoutez L'angle éco avec Marie Guerrier du 29 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

RTL Matin
L'ANGLE ÉCO - Qui est Antonio Filosa, le nouveau patron de Stellantis ?

RTL Matin

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:55


Actuel patron des activités de Stellantis en Amérique du Nord, Antonio Filosa a été nommé pour succéder à Carlos Tavares à la tête du constructeur automobile né de la fusion entre PSA et FCA, dont il devra piloter le redressement après une année noire. Ecoutez L'angle éco avec Marie Guerrier du 29 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

WTFinance
Global Liquidity Has Returned (For Now) with Michael Howell

WTFinance

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 40:57


Interview recorded - 23rd of May, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Michael Howell. Michael is the Founder & Managing Director of CrossBorder Capital.During our conversation we spoke about the overview of global liquidity, FED increasing liquidity, yields higher, Gold trend, debt reset and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:14 - Overview of Global Liquidity6:59 - FED increased liquidity?9:06 - What is driving yield increases?24:06 - What is happening in China?32:50 - Everything gold trend34:06 - Risk on positive35:21 - Bond yields higher?37:08 - Debt reset39:28 - One message to takeaway?Michael Howell is CEO of CrossBorder Capital, a London-based FCA registered, independent research and investment company that he founded in 1996. Previously he was Head of Research for Baring Securities and Research Director of Salomon Brothers Inc, the US investment bank. The liquidity methodology he pioneered monitors cross-border flows and Central Bank behaviour across some 80 countries world-wide. Liquidity flows are a central part of CrossBorder Capital's asset allocation advice, which is currently provided to major global investors, including institutional asset managers, government agencies, Central Banks and endowment funds. Michael has been in financial markets since 1981 and is a regular conference speaker and media commentator. He graduated from Bristol and London Universities with a finance doctorate, specialising in Fixed Income.Michael Howell -Website - https://crossbordercapital.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/crossbordercapLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-howell-357b1416/?originalSubdomain=ukWTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-dollar-ever-replaced-another-currency-what-might-replace-1uoxc/

Stuff That Interests Me
The Great Orange Man's Market Moves: What's Next?

Stuff That Interests Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 4:58


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI've had a flood of new readers sign up to the Flying Frisby this week, I'm delighted to report, largely as a result of this article on bitcoin treasury companies and of this video on North Sea oil and the next Labour U-turn, which has been doing the rounds on the net.So welcome everyone. I hope you enjoy the ride.Today's piece is going to be a bit of a hotchpotch, as I gather my thoughts and tidy up a few loose ends.We'll start with the macro. Are we in a bull market? Are the animal spirits back in command? Or have we just gone through a bear market rally?It all depends on tariffs, I guess, and what is going on in the Great Orange Man's mind. What plans does he have? That I cannot answer, but I will say the S&P500 looks like it might have just put in a lower high.We want to be above that blue line.If he goes full tariff again, all bets - well most - are off.But thanks to the Great Orange Man's pronouncements on uranium, our speculation Lightbridge Fuels (NASDAQ:LTBR) is now enjoying another of its spikes. If he goes full tariff again, all bets - well most - are off.But thanks to the Great Orange Man's pronouncements on uranium, our speculation Lightbridge Fuels (NASDAQ:LTBR) is now enjoying another of its spikes.Sell the spikes, buy the dips has been the play here. We are on one such spike now, so if the recent pattern continues (it won't continue forever, nothing does, but it might for a bit) then lighten up between $15 and $20 and buy if it goes back to $9 is the trade.Sell the spikes, buy the dips has been the play here. We are on one such spike now, so if the recent pattern continues (it won't continue forever, nothing does, but it might for a bit) then lighten up between $15 and $20 and buy if it goes back to $9 is the trade.We have quite a well defined, trade-able range emerging here, as defined by the blue lines below.I don't see it going back to the $2.50-$3 area, where we were lucky enough to first stumble upon this stock, but $8.50-9 looks like the new floor. For now.Remember: this was an $800 stock once upon a time, so there is a lot of upside left. One should probably keep some money on the table, in case we don't get the dip.Tell your friends.The next Starmer U-turnTurning next to the issue of the re-opening of the North Sea. Since posting that video our Glorious Leader has tightened ties with the EU, and in particular relevance here, its net zero goals. The UK now commits to net zero obligations “at least as ambitious as the EU”. “Want to get out of net zero?,” says Lord Frost in the Telegraph, “Tough: you can't, unless the EU agrees”.That said I am sure Captain FlipFlop will find a way of flipflopping his way round any North Sea ties and then spinning it. There is a review this week. Surely even this government will realise importing Norwegian gas for (net) zero tax take, fewer jobs and a higher carbon footprint than producing our own makes (net) zero sense. More importantly it is gifting Reform. Maybe the needs of the Treasury mean Milibrain - Miliband gets overruled. We will know more as soon as today.Adding another bitcoin treasury company to my portfolioIn a moment, I am going to take a look at Comstock Lode (NYSE:LODE), further to its AGM this week. I know I keep talking about this company, but it might be the one we all retire on - hence my outsized attention.But first I also want to continue on the bitcoin treasury company story.(Despite the outperformance of the treasury companies of late, I still prefer bitcoin and think it should be a core holding. The treasury companies are rather more speculative. However, given the hassle involved, I understand why some in the UK prefer the treasury companies).How about this for nuts? The UK's Smarter Web Company (ISIN: GB00BPJHZ015) hit a market cap of £175 million yesterday. Its assets: it has about £5 million in bitcoin.The dude who founded it, Andrew Webley, was a month ago running a web design firm in Guildford with net assets of less than £50,000. In the company's Retail Investor IPO document, he committed to invest a minimum of £30,000...through his ISA”. (h/t Glen Goodman)This will not end well. And we have the FCA to thank. It has made it so difficult to buy bitcoin, investors are buying this company and others like it instead.If, like many readers, you are playing this one, make sure you get your original investment out, is my advice …Meanwhile, Metaplanet (3350:TYO) briefly lost a third of its value last week, falling below ¥800. Now it's above ¥1,200, at all-time highs, trading at 450% of the value of its bitcoin.It's a mania all right.I'm adding another position, in a stock which has some recent history of manias.What is it? Ah-ha …

Focus economia
Domani parte la sesta edizione del del Salone nautico di Venezia. Partecipano 300 imbarcazioni e 270 espositori

Focus economia

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


Venezia è di nuovo regina dell'Adriatico. Salone Nautico, sesta edizione. Quella che era una scommessa è diventata una solida realtà. L'Arsenale torna a ospitare le eccellenze della marineria italiana. Porta verso l'Oriente e capitale dell'Adriatico come la Serenissima è stata per secoli. Si apre giovedì mattina la sesta edizione del Salone Nautico di Venezia. Numeri da record, con 300 imbarcazioni e 270 espositori. Ma soprattutto il meglio della tecnica italiana del mare. I grandi yacht ma anche i settori riservati alle barche elettriche e a vela, le barche in legno e la cantieristica lagunare. L'arte della marineria che torna padrona dei luoghi dove ha fatto la storia. L'antico Arsenale si veste a festa per ospitare il mondo della nautica e gli amanti del mare. Le Tese e le Gaggiandre, la Darsena Grande e il piazzale della Campanella. La Tesa del Bucintoro e le Tese dell'Arsenale Novissimo. Vedremo il superyacht della Sanlorenzo lungo 50 metri, l'Almax, la perla del Salone edizione 2025 che genera energia a bordo utilizzando idrogeno. Insieme al 940 di Ferretti Group, elegante e tecnologico, è la casa che produce anche i mitici motoscafi Riva a cui come sempre sarà dedicato uno stand. Ci sarà tra le ammiraglie della Ferretti anche il Pershing Gtx70. Da ammirare anche l'AB100 di Next group, motoscafo di 30 metri capace di raggiungere i 50 nodi in mare. E poi case famose in tutto il mondo come Pardo, JR yacht con la sua superbarca elettrica, il Lumen E10, il catamarano sempre elettrico della Belisama Cybercat, le anteprime di Luxia yacht con Open 35 e Open Monaco. E poi i superyacht classici di Azimut, come i modelli 53 e 68, l'As8 di Astondoa, il 460 di Invictus. Barche da sogno che si potranno anche visitare, ormeggiate in gran parte in Darsena Grande insieme ai gommoni di lusso Ribs. In mostra anche i motori poco inquinanti. Elettrici, ibridi, a idrogeno, Un futuro non più rinviabile quando in laguna circolano ancora i propulsori a due tempi, con la benzina miscelata all'olio molto inquinante. E il futuro parla di motori a quattro tempi, a benzina, ma soprattutto di elettrici e idrogeno. La superficie espositiva comprende tutti gli spazi dell'antico Arsenale. Oltre alla grande esposizione sono previste decine di convegni e appuntamenti, sul tema della produzione ambientalmente sostenibile, fino al 2 giugno. Il pubblico potrà come sempre salire a bordo delle barche e ammirarne i dettagli. come si arriva Il Salone Nautico sarà raggiungibile entrando anche dalla porta dei Leoni, l'ingresso principale dell'Arsenale, oppure dalla Tesa 105 verso le Fondamente Nuove. Intervengono a Focus Economia: Fabrizio D'Oria, direttore operativo di Vela spa e del Salone Nautico Venezia, Alberto Galassi, amministratore delegato Ferretti group, Luigi Brugnaro, sindaco di Venezia.Il destino della Ue è nella manifatturaL’Europa è un continente manifatturiero, ma la sua vocazione industriale è minacciata da un eccesso di regolazione. A differenza del modello USA, dove l’intervento pubblico stimola la concorrenza, in Europa rischia di soffocare l’impresa. Due i nodi critici: la trasformazione ideologica delle policy (es. transizione ecologica forzata) e la bulimia normativa. L’allarme: regole calate dall’alto minano la competitività e l’occupazione. Ne parliamo con Paolo Bricco, Il Sole24ore.Antonio Filosa, chi è il nuovo ceo di StellantisIl 23 giugno 2025 Antonio Filosa diventa CEO di Stellantis. Con 25 anni di esperienza (Fiat, FCA, Jeep), ha rilanciato i marchi del gruppo in Sud e Nord America. Conosciuto per uno stile collaborativo, è chiamato a invertire il calo di ricavi e utili del 2024, gestire i dazi USA e guidare Stellantis nella transizione elettrica, mantenendo rapporti forti con governi e stakeholder. Il commento è affidato a Filomena Greco, Il Sole 24 Ore

Post Game with Paul Golden
Matt Maher, Former Professional Soccer Player: From Death to Life

Post Game with Paul Golden

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 45:54


Today's guest on the podcast is Matt Maher. Matt is a former professional soccer player who played collegiately at Temple University (2003-2006). Unlike most professional athletes, Matt is one pro who you've probably never heard of, but whose story you will never forget. You will be moved by this deeply personal and powerful conversation as Matt describes a life altering event on March 7, 2009. Subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notes:Matt Maher's ministry website: https://www.truthovertrend.comWatch John "Little John" Paladino's interview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06D6LjY6kV4&t=1759sSend us a textFor more information and to financially support the podcast, go to www.PaulGolden.org

Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts
FSR Podcast: The new UK crypto rules: top 3 takeaways

Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 17:52


Marina Reason and Ioannis Asimakopoulos discuss the scope of the new UK crypto rules and highlight the top 3 takeaways. They consider the draft legislation that will bring certain cryptoassets within the financial services regulatory perimeter. They also outline the key aspects of a related Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) discussion paper that sets out the FCA's initial proposals for regulating these new activities. Speakers: Marina Reason, Partner, Financial Services Regulation, London and Ioannis Asimakopoulos, Senior Associate, Financial Services Regulation, London.

Heart of the Athlete
Jack Castledine and Bill Barr

Heart of the Athlete

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 26:00


The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9 am MST on KBXL 94.1 FM. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359 623 S University Blvd Nampa, ID 83686 United States (208) 697-1051 klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/heart-of-the-athlete/

WealthTalk
Optimising cash and managing risk: Insights from Giles Hutson

WealthTalk

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 40:19


Welcome to another insightful episode of Wealth Talk, where we dive into the vital role of cash in building a resilient financial plan. This week, host Christian Rodwell is joined by Giles Hutson, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Insignis Cash. With a wealth of experience in investment banking and entrepreneurship, Giles shares practical strategies for optimising cash, managing risk in retirement, and future-proofing your financial decisions in a changing economic landscape.Key Topics Covered:The founding story of Insignis Cash and its mission to simplify access to the UK banking system.How Insignis helps clients diversify risk and optimise returns through a multi-bank platform.The importance of cash in retirement planning and managing sequencing risk.Insights into cash strategies for SSAS pensions and the FCA's Retirement Income Review.Predictions on the future of interest rates and their impact on savers.How technology and AI are shaping the financial services industry.Tips for navigating the risk of bank collapses and ensuring access to funds.The great wealth transfer: strategies for intergenerational wealth management.Why Listen?If you're looking to optimise your cash management, reduce risk, and better understand the role of cash in building a secure financial future, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Giles also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of Insignis Cash, its innovative platform, and how it's empowering individuals, businesses, and pension trustees to make smarter financial decisions.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about Insignis Cash: www.insigniscash.comWealthBuilders Wealth Hub: WealthBuilders WebsiteConnect with Us:Subscribe to Wealth Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.Follow us on YouTube and join the conversation.For WealthBuilders members, access exclusive resources through the Wealth Hub.Next Steps On Your Wealth Building Journey: Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders  If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review! 

Gresham College Lectures
The 2025 Annual Lord Mayor's Event - Alastair King

Gresham College Lectures

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:14


This lecture was recorded by Alderman Alastair King on 14th April 2025 at Guildhall, London.Alastair King is the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of LondonHis civic responsibilities began when he was first elected as Common Councillor for Queenhithe Ward in 1999 – giving him over 24 years' uninterrupted service; he was appointed Deputy for the Ward in 2006and elected Alderman in 2016 – serving as Aldermanic Sheriff 2022-23.He sits on the Governing Bodies of the Bridewell Royal Hospital, the Samuel Wilson Loans Trust, Morden College and Emanuel Hospital. A Liveryman of 11 City Livery Companies, Alastair also serves as Chairman of The British Liver Trust and Chairman of Onside Youth Zone,Haringey Project.Early in his career, Alastair was a lawyer and practiced as a solicitor at leading international law firm Baker & McKenzie in the City and in Asia.Alastair later held senior positions at SPARK Ventures (formally NewMedia SPARK PLC) a pioneering technology venture capital company in London, and was Managing Director at Galahad Capital Plc.He is the founder and Chairman of Naisbitt King Asset Management Limited (NKAML), an FCA-authorised asset management company, specialising in managing segregated portfolios of investment grade fixed income securities. NKAML constructs bespoke portfolios, often with special reference to Environmental, Social and Governance characteristics. It also has experience with sukuk/Shariah-compliant investments and publishes the Naisbitt King Bond Market Update every month.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/2025-annual-lord-mayors-eventGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

Dig Deep: Sport, Faith, Life
Champions for Life

Dig Deep: Sport, Faith, Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 33:18


Kevin Washington is the  Associate Athletic Director for Mission Impact and Enrichment and Athletics Chaplain at Baylor University. After a stellar college football career at Notre Dame, Kevin entered sports ministry through FCA and has served in ministry roles at a number of universities. Kevin will be a keynote speaker at the 4th Global congress […]

WhyWork Podcast
S07 Bonus 05: Mock Podcast: "Diamonds were her best friend... until carats became complaints - Part 3

WhyWork Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 32:32


Season 07 Bonus 05: Mock Podcast: "Diamonds were her best friend... until carats became complaints - Part 3Listen to this Part 3, final in a series of 3 Parts, of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association of Australia (HFESA) 2024 Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland special-episode interactive workshop on work design and case law. This episode encourages workshop delegates to examine a case of a jeweller, his magnanimous gift giving to a sales representative, and their mutual workplace experiences.This Part 3 episode provides the platform for delegates of the HFESA 2024 Annual Conference WhyWork Podcast to debate the industrial relations and work health & safety case: Taylor v August and Pemberton Pty Ltd - [2023] FCA 1313). If you missed the prelude, listen to Part 1 first for context, and Part 2 for more content. The delegates debate ideas on "Just say, 'NO!'", and softening boundaries in workplace relations. "Clumsy, not nefarious...?" probes Sara, "Indeed, not intentional sexual harassment." advises a delegate. The delegates explore the carry-over of industrial relations with occupational psychosocial hazard exposures in the workplace health & safety workplace framework.Congratulations to all participating delegates - love your work!

Faith Church Sermon Podcast
5/18/25 You've Never Been This Way Before!

Faith Church Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 27:10


FCA's 2025 Baccalaureate Service on Sunday night, May 18, 2025. Hemant Patel shares a powerful message with those in attendance from Joshua 3:3-4 entitled "You've Never Been This Way Before!"

The Bitcoin Podcast
Dee Weekly 3: Markets Tread, SEC Punts A Decision, Polygon Agglayer

The Bitcoin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 17:24


Markets tread water while regulators turn the heat up: this week (10 – 16 May 2025) the Fed's draft stable-coin framework lands alongside fresh FCA proposals, the SEC punts once more on the ETH ETF, and Hong Kong issues its first retail-ready trading licences. On the tech front Polygon unveils AggLayer and Uniswap super-charges cross-chain swaps, while PayPal and Shopify push crypto checkout to tens of millions of shoppers. BTC grinds above $104 k; MATIC jumps 20 %. Get every headline you need in under 15 minutes with Dee Weekly.Stable-coins set to go mainstream (Deutsche Bank note) — https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/stablecoins-becoming-mainstream-dollar-gold-stable-genius-act-2025-5Stable-coin bills advance in Congress — https://www.debevoise.com/insights/publications/2025/05/stablecoin-bills-advance-in-congress-as-adminSEC delays spot-ETH ETF decision — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/04/14/sec-delays-decisions-on-in-kind-redemptions-ether-etf-stakingUK FCA crypto discussion paper — https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2025/05/uk-fca-discussion-paper-proposesHong Kong first retail VASP licences — https://www.sfc.hk/en/Welcome-to-the-Fintech-Contact-Point/Virtual-assets/Virtual-asset-trading-platforms-operatorsNigeria drops criminal charges against Binance exec — https://www.reuters.com/technology/nigeria-binance-case-update-2025Polygon AggLayer breakout program — https://polygon.technology/blog/pol-value-accrual-post-2-introducing-the-agglayer-breakout-programUniswap permissionless bridging live — https://blog.uniswap.org/permissionless-bridging-is-now-liveBTC price history — https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/historical-data/ETH price rally analysis — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/16/ether-bears-are-done-and-that-s-fueling-eth-price-surge-crypto-benchmark-issuer-saysMATIC price history — https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/wmatic/historical-data/PayPal 3.7 % APY & global checkout expansion — https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2025-04-23-Buy-Hold-Earn-Rewards-PayPal-USDShopify integrates Solana Pay — https://www.quicknode.com/guides/solana-development/solana-pay/shopifyLinks:HIO Discord: https://discord.gg/Mq6TUHv4Codex Discord: https://discord.gg/ChK3ew3AWaku Discord: https://discord.gg/UADwEA64Status Discord: https://discord.gg/cWTjmjNKLogos Discord: https://discord.gg/SrtQBha3Website: https://Thebitcoinpodcast.com

Heart of the Athlete
Jack Castledine pt.2

Heart of the Athlete

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 26:00


The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9 am MST on KBXL 94.1 FM. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.NNU Box 3359 623 S University Blvd Nampa, ID 83686 United States (208) 697-1051 klewis@fca.orghttps://www.fcaidaho.org/Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/heart-of-the-athlete/

Beyond the Benchmark by EFG
EP 117: Reimagining business through AI

Beyond the Benchmark by EFG

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 38:40


José Pedro Almeida, Executive in Residence at INSEAD, explains how he helps governments, investors and businesses lead AI and digital transformations, with a particular focus on healthcare. From how to get CEO buy-in to the dos (and don'ts) of measuring success, Jose explains the human role in a GenAI enabled business.Our host, Moz Afzal:https://bit.ly/31XbkTROur guests:José Pedro Almeidahttps://bit.ly/43hdhdfEFGAM:https://www.newcapital.com/Important disclaimersThe value of investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indicator of future performance. Investment products may be subject to investment risks involving, but not limited to, possible loss of all or part of the principal invested. This document does not constitute and shall not be construed as a prospectus, advertisement, public offering or placement of, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, hold or solicit, any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. It is not intended to be a final representation of the terms and conditions of any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. This document is for general information only and is not intended as investment advice or any other specific recommendation as to any particular course of action or inaction. The information in this document does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of the recipient. You should seek your own professional advice suitable to your particular circumstances prior to making any investment or if you are in doubt as to the information in this document.Although information in this document has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no member of the EFG group represents or warrants its accuracy, and such information may be incomplete or condensed. Any opinions in this document are subject to change without notice. This document may contain personal opinions which do not necessarily reflect the position of any member of the EFG group. To the fullest extent permissible by law, no member of the EFG group shall be responsible for the consequences of any errors or omissions herein, or reliance upon any opinion or statement contained herein, and each member of the EFG group expressly disclaims any liability, including (without limitation) liability for incidental or consequential damages, arising from the same or resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the recipient in reliance on this document.The availability of this document in any jurisdiction or country may be contrary to local law or regulation and persons who come into possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe any restrictions. This document may not be reproduced, disclosed or distributed (in whole or in part) to any other person without prior written permission from an authorised member of the EFG group.This document has been produced by EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited for use by the EFG group and the worldwide subsidiaries and affiliates within the EFG group. EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, registered no.7389746. Registered address: EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited, 116 Park Street, London W1K 6AP, United Kingdom, telephone +44 (0)207 491 9111.Independent Asset Managers: in case this document is provided to Independent Asset Managers (“IAMs“), it is strictly forbidden to be reproduced, disclosed or distributed (in whole or in part) by IAMs and made available to their clients and/or third parties. By receiving this document IAMs confirm that they will need to make their own decisions/judgements about how to proceed and it is the responsibility of IAMs to ensure that the information provided is in line with their own clients' circumstances with regard to any investment, legal, regulatory, tax or other consequences. No liability is accepted by EFG for any damages, losses or costs (whether direct, indirect or consequential) that may arise from any use of this document by the IAMs, their clients or any third parties.If you have received this document from any affiliate or branch referred to below, please note the following:Australia: This document has been prepared and issued by EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited, a private limited company with registered number 7389746 and with its registered office address at 116 Park Street, London W1K 6AP (telephone number +44 (0)207 491 9111). EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited is regulated and authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 536771. EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited is exempt from the requirement to hold an Australian financial services licence in respect of the financial services it provides to wholesale clients in Australia and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA Registration No. 536771) under the laws of the United Kingdom which differ from Australian laws.ASIC Class Order CO03/1099EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited notifies you that it is relying on the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Class Order CO03/1099 (Class Order) exemption (as extended in operation by ASIC Corporations (Repeal and Transitional Instrument 2016/396) for UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated firms which exempts it from the requirement to hold an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) in respect of the financial services we provide to you.The financial services that we provide to you are regulated by the FCA under the laws and regulatory requirements of the United Kingdom which are different to Australia. Consequently any offer or other documentation that you receive from us in the course of us providing financial services to you will be prepared in accordance with those laws and regulatory requirements. The UK regulatory requirements refer to legislation, rules enacted pursuant to the legislation and any other relevant policies or documents issued by the FCA.Your Status as a Wholesale ClientIn order that we may provide financial services to you, and for us to comply with the Class Order, you must be a ‘wholesale client' within the meaning given by section 761G of the Corporations Act. Accordingly, by accepting any documentation from us prior to the commencement of or in the course of us providing financial services to you, you:• warrant to us that you are a ‘wholesale client';• agree to provide such information or evidence that we may request from time to time to confirm your status as a wholesale client;• agree that we may cease providing financial services to you if you are no longer a wholesale client or do not provide us with information or evidence satisfactory to us to confirm your status as a wholesale client; and• agree to notify us in writing within5 business days if you cease to be a ‘wholesale client' for the purposes of the financial services that we provide to you.Bahamas: EFG Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd. is licensed by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas pursuant to the Securities Industry Act, 2011 and Securities Industry Regulations, 2012 and is authorised to conduct securities business in and from The Bahamas including dealing in securities, arranging dealing in securities, managing securities and advising on securities. 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The Parts Girl Podcast
Tariffs, Fear, and Forward Strategy: What Parts Managers Need to Know Now

The Parts Girl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 19:08


The latest episode of the Parts Edge Podcast dives into a topic stirring concern across the industry: tariffs on imported automotive parts. Host Kaylee Felio is joined by Chuck Hartle to unpack what's real, what's rumor, and what parts managers should actually be doing right now.(00:25) The Real Impact of Tariffs: Fear vs. Reality(07:55) Pricing Strategy: How to Maintain Gross Profit(12:20) Economic Implications: The Broader Impact of Parts Tariffs(14:54) Inventory Management Opportunities(17:20) Future Outlook: Weathering the StormMaking Sense of the Tariff Buzz in Auto PartsChuck cuts through the noise: “There's no shortage. This is not a strike. It's a tax conversation wrapped in fear.” Many dealers have been spooked into over-ordering parts, anticipating massive price jumps and empty shelves. But is that necessary?Right now, the biggest impact of the tariff announcement isn't cost—it's panic. While some price increases are taking effect (like FCA's 3% in May and June, and a 7.5% bump on maintenance parts), Chuck urges managers to slow down. One dealer tried to bulk order $200,000 in parts—but the appreciation didn't justify the cost or risk.Chuck emphasizes that even if your inventory goes up 10% in value, carrying costs can wipe out gains. He advises sticking to a 60-day supply and keeping your pricing strategy sharp, not bloated with excess inventory.One of the biggest takeaways? Watch your menu-priced items. With parts appreciating 10–15%, managers must make sure those increases are reflected in their fixed prices—or risk losing gross profit overnight.Chuck explains how to use your monthly appreciation/depreciation report to catch those rising costs before they erode your margins. Brake pads, oil filters, and air filters are all on the watch list.Chuck believes the industry is facing a short-term scare, not a long-term shift. “This isn't COVID. It's not a parts shortage. It's a tax headline,” he says. He warns that manufacturers may use this window to drive up prices and push more inventory—so managers need to stay grounded, not reactive.He also points out the bigger picture: increasing parts costs affect all repair centers, including the aftermarket. This could price some consumers out of basic vehicle repairs, a concern that's gaining attention in Washington.Chuck closes the conversation with how PartsEdge can support dealerships in this environment—especially by identifying low-gross parts, helping optimize menu pricing, and providing strategies to purge obsolete inventory. The mission is clear: maintain gross, stay lean, and keep your shelves profitable.______SponsorsThis show is powered by PartsEdge — Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. Optimize your parts management at

Rund um den Brustring (Der Podcast rund um den VfB Stuttgart)
RudB253 - Die Bänder des Kessels - Gast: Augsburg-Fan Marco

Rund um den Brustring (Der Podcast rund um den VfB Stuttgart)

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 68:27


Der VfB beendet die Heimspielsaison mit einem deutlichen 4:0 gegen Augsburg - und einem schmerzhaften Ausfall. Erneut gewinnt der VfB und nimmt zum Ende der Saison und rechtzeitig vor dem Pokalfinale nochmal Fahrt auf. Mit unserem Gast, Augsburg-Fan Marco, reden wir über das 4:0 des VfB gegen den FCA, den frühen Platzverweis und die Folgen des Fouls an Angelo Stiller fürs Pokalfinale. Über das große Finale reden wir in der kommenden Woche noch ausführlicher, erstmal widmen wir uns aber noch dem letzten Saisonspiel in Leipzig und wie die Elf von Sebastian Hoeneß dieses angehen sollte. Zum Abschluss geht es um die Quasi-Meisterschaft der Frauen, den Sieg des VfB II im Abstiegskampf und die Meisterschaftsambitionen der U17. Ruhe in Frieden, Seba! Registriert Euch bei der DKMS! Die Themen im Überblick 00:00:55   Begrüßung 00:01:42   Vorstellung 00:02:50   Aktuelle Themen 00:06:31   Das 4:0 gegen Augsburg 00:11:10   Die erste Halbzeit und die frühe Führung durch Karazor 00:17:00   Das Foul an Stiller und der Platzverweis 00:33:27   Die zweite Halbzeit und das 2:0 durch Woltemade 00:43:57   Das 3:0 durch Millot 00:46:32   Das 4:0 durch Demirovic 00:47:31   Fazit 00:55:28   Die Lage nach dem dreiunddreißigsten Spieltag 00:55:55   Blick auf Leipzig 01:00:29   Rund um die anderen VfB-Mannschaften & VfB Stuttgart loan army Rund um den Brustring unterstützen Wenn Ihr uns finanziell unterstützen wollt, könnt Ihr das entweder über Patreon oder PayPal tun. Das Geld nutzen wir, um die laufenden Kosten zu decken und Rund um den Brustring weiter zu entwickeln. Schon kleine Spenden helfen uns. Alle Infos findet Ihr hier. Wenn Euch unser Podcast gefällt, gebt uns gerne Feedback dazu, sei es auf Facebook, Twitter, Instagram oder eben in Form einer positiven Bewertung und ein paar netten Worten auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify. Wir freuen uns natürlich auch, wenn Ihr uns ganz altmodisch offline weiterempfehlt! Abonniert auch unseren WhatsApp-Kanal, um immer über neue Folgen und Blogartikel auf dem Laufenden zu sein! Danke an: Ron für das Intro und Outro.

Government Contracts Podcasts
Let's Talk FCA: Growing FCA Risks Amidst "America First" Trade Policy

Government Contracts Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 14:51


In this episode, Crowell's hosts Agustin Orozco and Jason Crawford speak with Crowell attorneys Simeon Yerokun and Katherine Quinn about DOJ's plan to aggressively use the FCA against illegal foreign trade practices. This episode includes discussion of common areas of FCA enforcement in cases involving allegations of customs fraud, and the hosts address steps that importers can take to mitigate risks. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring's podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Varsity Radio Show's Podcast
Dancing Dreams, Sad Songs & Sports Camps: Gville's MJ & Sophie's Secrets

Varsity Radio Show's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 107:40


This episode has everything: hilarious Michael Jackson impersonator sightings in Guntersville, savage meme wars, and late-night cereal cravings—and that's just the first hour!

WhyWork Podcast
S07 Bonus 04: Mock Podcast: "Diamonds were her best friend... until carats became complaints" - Part 2

WhyWork Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 30:54


Season 07 Bonus 02: Mock Podcast: "Diamonds were her best friend... until carats became complaints - Part 2Listen to this Part 2 of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association of Australia (HFESA) 2024 Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland special-episode interactive workshop on work design and case law. This episode encourages workshop delegates to examine a case of a jeweller, his magnanimous gift giving to a sales representative, and their mutual workplace experiences. The episode discusses workplace relations, fairness, gift-giving, psychosocial hazards, and organisational management. Listen in as the delegates apply design tools, like personas, empathy mapping, journey mapping, focussed recall, and interactive role play. The delegates use these methods while dissecting this real-world case law that might ring true and sound close to home for you and your work experiences! If you missed it, listen to Part 1 first for context. (Refer also to: Taylor v August and Pemberton Pty Ltd - [2023] FCA 1313). Thank you to Andrew Merlot, Senior Human Factors Consultant, for your queries on high-value, high-impact, low cost, accessible solutions to workplace dymanics and organisational management. These ideas are necessary for small businesses when managing workplace relationships while setting boundaries on the fair distribution and management of workplace reward & recognition strategies. Congratulations to all participating delegates - great work!

Health Law Talk
Recent Fraud and Abuse Cases

Health Law Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 37:09


In this special 2024 Fraud & Abuse Year-in-Review episode, healthcare attorneys Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina break down ten of the most consequential fraud and abuse cases that shaped the healthcare legal landscape this year. From multimillion-dollar kickback schemes and illegal referral arrangements to fabricated therapy notes, pharmaceutical pricing fraud, and even a federal court ruling that declared the False Claims Act's whistleblower provision unconstitutional, this episode delivers a high-impact, deeply informed analysis of the biggest enforcement stories of the year.Conrad and Rory walk listeners through how courts are shifting their interpretations of materiality, scienter, and damages under the FCA; why marketing relationships with Medicare Advantage plans continue to generate massive liability; and how new fraud risks are emerging in behavioral health billing, best-price reporting, and corporate integrity agreements. Whether you're a healthcare executive, general counsel, compliance officer, or FCA litigator, this episode offers critical takeaways on where enforcement is heading in 2025—and what smart organizations should be doing now to prepare.Tune in for a fast-paced, insight-packed conversation on the real-world legal battles redefining fraud, abuse, and accountability in the U.S. healthcare system.

Stuff That Interests Me
Bitcoin's Corporate Revolution: How Michael Saylor Is Reshaping Finance

Stuff That Interests Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 7:58


Fun fact: the only countries that own more bitcoin than the UK are the US (which own 207,000) and China (194,000). The UK has 61,000 bitcoin - worth almost $6 billion.They are mostly seized bitcoin, a lucky legacy from the early days when the UK was at the heart of bitcoin's evolution. (Remember Satoshi Nakamoto wrote in British English, the Times was referenced in the Genesis block, and many of the early conferences and meet-ups happened here). The FCA, in its wisdom, put a stop to all that, and so we fell behind.The stupidest thing our Chancellor can do, even with the parlous state of the national finances, is to sell those bitcoin. History would look back on her as an even greater fool than Gordon Brown for selling the national gold.This legacy has given the UK an extraordinary advantage in the global arms race that is bitcoin adoption. We would be mad to spurn it.Meanwhile, something extraordinary is taking place in the corporate world of bitcoin adoption, and I think it is going to accelerate rapidly very soon.It is being spearheaded by Michael Saylor, Chairman and Founder of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR).I recommended MicroStrategy, as it used to be called, to readers back in August 2023, largely because it was a means to get bitcoin exposure via your broker. You wouldn't have to jump through all the hoops of buying bitcoin through exchanges, which the FCA has made so difficult.It has been a big win for readers, having more than 12x'd since we tipped it, outperforming bitcoin by a considerable margin. (Bear in mind it has undergone a 10-for-1 stock split since that article.)You really should upgrade your subscription :)Strategy now has some 555,450 bitcoin, meaning it has more bitcoin than any other publicly traded company in the world (excluding the ETFs, which now hold 1.35 million). Note again: there will only ever be 21 million bitcoins - rather less if you discount the 2.5 million that have likely been lost, and the 1.3 million that Satoshi never touched and probably never will).Saylor is also the world's most articulate and charismatic proponent of bitcoin. The man is a genius, and I do not use that word lightly. He has turned Strategy from a quiet, business intelligence software firm, which traded sideways for 20 years with a market cap less than $2 billion, into one of the most talked-about and traded stocks in North America with a market cap north of $100 billion. Options traders love it.His method for doing so - extraordinarily bold at the time, though now it looks easy - was brilliantly simple. He bought bitcoin. He was worried about the erosion of the value of the corporate treasury due to inflation and currency debasement. he started slowly. Then, in buying bitcoin and using it, as tends to happen, he caught the bitcoin bug. He started issuing paper - stock, debt, convertible notes - and bought more bitcoin. Just last week he bought another 1,895 bitcoin, funding the purchase with sales of common and preferred stock.In effect, he is creating money out of (almost) nothing and using it to buy the hardest money in the history of mankind. (Sorry, goldbugs - and you know I'm on your team - but bitcoin is harder money, because the supply is more finite).In doing so, he has enabled many of his investors to retire early.But he has also set in motion something quite extraordinary.Other companies are starting to follow his model. I'm surprised more haven't, but it takes extraordinary courage and vision to do what he did, as demonstrated by the fact that more companies haven't copied him. They're too cautious. Even with him having blazed the trail and shown the way.I think there's a very good chance Strategy becomes a trillion dollar company, while Michael Saylor becomes the world's richest man.To call the pre-bitcoin Strategy a zombie company is harsh, but it was not really going anywhere. Interestingly, it is zombie or near-zombie companies with large treasuries that are most likely to follow the Saylor model. Their need for a new direction is greater.Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently gave Saylor 5 minutes - 5 minutes! - to pitch his model to them, and duly ignored it. It is their loss. But Microsoft is Microsoft. At the moment, it doesn't need bitcoin, and it doesn't need to take the risk.GameStop (NYSE: GME), on the other hand, is a different matter. Remember GameStop from 2021 and all those memes during lockdown? The video game retailer had more than 3,000 outlets, and its business model was considered defunct. People buy games online now. But some private investors noted that the short position exceeded 100% of the issued shares of the company, and started buying. The ensuing short squeeze sent the stock from $17 to north of $500, and, it is said, almost broke Wall Street. (Not quite, but you get the point).The problem is GameStop's business model is somewhat defunct. This year, it closed over 400 stores. This week, it sold its Canadian outlets.But the company has about $4.7 billion in cash, low debt, and just raised another $1.5 billion, it announced.What does it do now?Bitcoin is the answer.We don't yet know how much it has bought, but its earnings call is on June 6, so perhaps we can expect an announcement then.The Japanese company Metaplanet (3350:TYO) is doing something similar. Formerly a zombie hotel company, now known as the “Asian MicroStrategy,” it has bought some 5,555 bitcoin. It bought another 555 this week after it issued its 13th set of bonds. The stock rose 40% on the news. Since spring 2024, when the company began its strategy, the stock has gone from below ¥20 to north of ¥600.The same thing is happening as happened to Saylor. Initially, the company bought it as a hedge against currency debasement. It discovered it was onto something. Now it is doing all it can to issue paper - bonds, warrants, stock, you name it - and use the proceeds to buy bitcoin.Perhaps GameStop will make a similar discovery.A year ago, Semler Scientific (NYSE: SMLR), which provides technology products and services for healthcare providers, made its first purchase of bitcoin: 581. It couldn't stop accumulating. Now it has 3,467 bitcoin.Sol Strategies (CA:HODL), my old company, is doing something similar for Solana, having just announced a $500 million convertible note. This company had a market cap of barely C$20 million a few months ago.What started as a trickle is starting to flow. The more companies that do this, the bigger the rush is going to get. Corporations are changing they way they store capital. They are changing the capital they store.The implications for how corporates hold their treasuries are one thing. The implications for fiat money are extraordinary. Issue debt - ie create money - and buy hard digital assets with it. This is going to be a big, big theme in the next few years.If you enjoyed this article, please like it, share it, all that stuff :) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Taelered Living
FCA graduates one (or more) years later

Taelered Living

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 70:15


What happens to your business after you graduate from Fitness Coach Academy? In a world full of fast wins and false claims, I'm bringing together a group of clients who all graduated FCA and are still operating successful, profitable and predictable businesses. Each graduate has a different story and they all have different visions, but the one commonality: they all wanted to build a business that gave them predictability for their future. –Learn more about Fitness Coach Academy. https://taelerdehaes.com/fitness-coach-academy Join our Fit Pro Business Secrets Made Simple group over on Facebook for exclusive resources, trainings and help as you're growing your online fitness business. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprobusinesssecrets/  Follow Taeler on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/taelerfit/

FIT CHICKS Chat
Episode 589 - Scale Faster: Stress Less With Your Coaching Business

FIT CHICKS Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 25:58


Coaches—if you're tired of spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.Join Amanda as she shares her live workshop from the Top 100 Women In Power Summit, where she unpacks the 5 key shifts that helped FCA build multiple 7-figure coaching businesses. You'll walk away with practical tools and mindset shifts you can start using today to grow your coaching biz faster, smarter, and with more impact.✨ Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at what truly moves the needle when building a wellness business in 2025.

FriDudes - Getting Real.  Pursuing Truth.
HotRod's MN Hockey Mission with FCA

FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 30:13


Yes!  You are in!  HotRod is in the house!  You don't know HotRod?  Well you are in for a treat.  One of the most unique Christians I have ever met in my life.  And he has a new calling, here you go.To support Rod and the FCA, check out...Minnesota FCA hockey home team support page https://my.fca.org/?form=rodschwarzeMinnesota FCA hockeyhttps://www.minnesotafca.org/hockey 

AML Conversations
SEC on Crypto, UK Director Checks, Real Estate GTOs, and FCA Financial Crime Guide

AML Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 15:18


This week, John and Elliot discuss the SEC's statement on offerings and registrations of securities in the crypto asset markets, the UK requirement for identity verification for corporate directors and controlling owners, FinCEN's renewal of geographic targeting orders relating to residential real estate, FCA's updated Financial Crime Guide, and other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.