Podcast appearances and mentions of London Stock Exchange

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared twice back in 2022 (episodes 217 and 267). Marc Bishop Lafleche, CEO of Ecora Resources, who are a leading royalty company focused on supporting the supply of commodities essential to creating a sustainable future. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, they have a proven track record of delivering value-accretive growth. Marc has a banking and international finance background and has been with the company for the past 11 years, moving into the CEO role 3 years ago. Marc gives us an update on the company since we last spoke, and why they have changed focus, their recent acquisition, update on the current royalty market, and his thoughts on financing within the mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ecora Resources has shifted from relying heavily on a single coal royalty stream (Kestrel) to diversifying its portfolio with future-facing minerals The company emphasises a strategy of quality over quantity in its royalty acquisitions, targeting low-cost assets that are expected to generate strong cash flows and withstand commodity price cycles. With a sector-leading copper pipeline, Ecora is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for copper driven by urbanisation, renewable energy, and electric vehicles Royalty companies have become a key source of financing in the mining sector, providing flexible and less risky funding options compared to traditional debt and equity BEST MOMENTS "We've been quite deliberate and methodical... to build this business with the strategy of quality over quantity." "I think 2025 will be a pretty important year for this company... starting to see free cash flow growth from a lot of the assets we've put into the business." "The royalty sector has emerged as a key source of financing... because of its evergreen nature." "The demand for electricity and the need for these critical minerals to me is really, really clear." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS  https://www.ecora-resources.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecora-resources-plc https://x.com/EcoraResources CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Tom Bodrovics welcomes back gold market and finance expert Alasdair Macleod. Together they explore the escalating systemic risks in global gold and silver markets, driven by surging demand for physical delivery. Macleod highlighted the European Central Bank's (ECB) warning about skyrocketing counterparty risks in gold derivatives, emphasizing that COMEX delivery demands have reached unprecedented levels, with an annualized rate of 1,500 tons—far exceeding post-pandemic trends. This surge reflects a growing scramble for physical metal which is exacerbated by delays in delivery fulfillment. Bullion banks, fearing tariffs and supply shortages, inflated futures prices to create arbitrage opportunities, further straining markets. Macleod underscored a critical shift: central banks, once willing to lease gold to stabilize markets, now hesitate to renew leases, fearing irreversible loss of reserves. This trend, compounded by COMEX silver shortages, signals deepening liquidity crises. Demand is driven by sovereign wealth funds, Asian families, and Middle Eastern entities diversifying from the dollar amid geopolitical tensions and long-term currency devaluation fears. The discussion pivoted to the U.S. debt trap, with deficits exceeding 6% of GDP and tepid demand for long-term Treasuries. Macleod compared today's credit bubble and protectionist tariffs to the 1929 crash, warning of a potential debt deflation spiral. He noted China's strategic accumulation of gold and silver, possibly prepping the yuan for gold backing, while avoiding abrupt moves to destabilize Western economies. Amid these risks, Macleod stressed wealth preservation over accumulation, advocating physical gold as a hedge. He cautioned that markets underestimate the looming convergence of fiscal instability, currency crises, and geopolitical shifts, urging vigilance as structural economic fractures deepen. The episode closed with a stark reminder: today's calm belies a gathering storm, mirroring historical precedents where credit excesses and policy missteps fueled systemic collapse. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacleodFinanceSubstack: https://substack.com/@macleodfinanceWebsite: https://goldmoney.comResearch: https://www.goldmoney.com/research/ Alasdair Macleod is Head of Research for GoldMoney. He is an educator and advocates for sound money thru demystifying finance and economics. His background includes being a stockbroker, banker, and economist. Alasdair started his career as a stockbroker in 1970 on the London Stock Exchange. Within nine years, he had risen to become senior partner of his firm. Subsequently, he held positions at the director level in investment management and worked as a mutual fund manager. Mr. Macleod also worked at a bank in Guernsey as an executive director. For most of his 40 years in the finance industry, he has been demystifying macro-economic events for his investing clients. The accumulation of this experience has convinced him that unsound monetary policies are the most destructive weapon governments use against the common man. Accordingly, his mission is to educate and inform the public in layman's terms what governments do with money and how to protect themselves from the consequences.

Israel has confirmed it has struck nuclear sites in Iran overnight but U.S. President Trump says he has not yet made a final decision on whether to join the campaign and will announce his move at short notice. The U.S. Federal Reserve keeps rates steady but policy makers suggest two cuts by the end of the year. Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that tariffs will lead to price increases. The BoE, the SNB and the Norges Bank are due to make rate decisions later today. And we are live at the London Stock Exchange where the AIM exchange celebrates its 30th anniversary with almost £136bn raised so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The UK economy is showing mixed signals amid ongoing inflationary pressures and signs of slowing growth. Bank of England (“BoE”) Monetary Policy Committee member Megan Greene highlighted that inflation remains sticky, driven by persistent wage growth and weaker supply conditions that could keep prices elevated over the medium term. Despite a recent rise in the minimum wage, wage growth has eased slightly, and retail sales have slowed sharply to their weakest pace in over a year. Consumer confidence remained fragile amid ongoing cost-of-living concerns, while April's gross domestic product (“GDP”) contracted by 0.3%, exceeding expectations for a mild decline. Employment indicators showed softer hiring activity and retail footfall fell despite seasonal factors, reflecting cautious household spending. The BoE also warned banks to prepare for tighter liquidity conditions as reserves approach lower thresholds and noted that households have increased cash hoarding amid global uncertainties...Stocks featured:BP, easyJet and PersimmonTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carrie Osman, of growth consultancy Cruxy, discusses the decline of the London Stock Exchange, why companies are choosing to list elsewhere, and what companies should consider when choosing where to list.⁠GlobalData Innovation Ranking – London Stock Exchange Group Plc: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/innovation-ranking-london-stock-exchange-group-plc/Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/To understand how to use our Strategic Intelligence product please contact us: ⁠⁠customersuccess.strategic@globaldata.com⁠⁠ / +44 (0) 207 406 6764Host: Stu RobartsGuest: Carrie Osman#investment #funding #m&a

Timing is key to successful marketing.If you broke it down, that's probably a third of it. Right offer to the right prospect…at the right time.But how well do you focus on timing for your personal brand in your own career?You can hear ideas for that from this episode's guest – she said one of the key lessons in her career is ‘know when it's time to leave.'Here to share the story behind that lesson, along with many more lesson-filled stories, is Lisa Lahiji, CMO, Eurest [https://www.eurest-usa.com/] and ESFM [https://www.esfm-usa.com/].Eurest and ESFM are part of Compass Group, a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It reported $42.2 billion in revenue in 2024. Lahiji oversees the strategy for 45 marketers. Lessons from the things she madeKnow when it's time to leaveScaling up means letting goWhen the world changed, so did weAdvocate for othersRelationships matterRaise your handDiscussed in this episodeAdvertising and Brands: Details matter, know when to quit, …be nice (podcast episode #27) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/advertising-and-brands]Marketing Adaptability: The art of letting go of creative ideas so you can champion future concepts (podcast episode #112) [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/marketing-adaptability]Elements of a Landing Page, Advocate Marketing Program, and Conversion-Optimized Blog Post: 3 quick marketing case studies [https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/elements-of-a-landing-page]Get more episodesSubscribe to the MarketingSherpa email newsletter [https://www.marketingsherpa.com/newsletters to get more insights from your fellow marketers. Sign up for free if you'd like to get more episodes like this one.For more insights, check out...This podcast is not about marketing – it is about the marketer. It draws its inspiration from the Flint McGlaughlin quote, “The key to transformative marketing is a transformed marketer” from the Become a Marketer-Philosopher: Create and optimize high-converting webpages [https://meclabs.com/course/] free digital marketing course.Apply to be a guestIf you would like to apply to be a guest on How I Made It In Marketing, here is the podcast guest application – https://www.marketingsherpa.com/page/podcast-guest-application

UK economic indicators pointed to persistent disinflation trends last week, even as uncertainty remained elevated. Bank of England ("BoE") Deputy Governor, Sarah Breeden, reinforced the case for policy easing, noting inflationary pressures are fading and labour market risks warrant caution. Several Monetary Policy Committee members echoed this sentiment in parliamentary appearances, with Swati Dhingra flagging downside risks to growth and Catherine Mann warning of tensions between rate cuts and quantitative tightening. The final composite Purchasing Managers' Index (“PMI”) in May improved to 50.3, led by a rebound in services, but backlogs declined and cost pressures persisted. The Confederation of British Industry's (“CBI”) private sector growth indicator slipped to a two-year low, and BoE's Decision Maker Panel survey saw little movement in inflation expectations...Stocks featured:Antofagasta, Fresnillo and WPPTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the ongoing momentum in the global travel sector and its impact on two of the firm's flagship exchange-traded funds: JETS, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and TRIP, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Holmes highlighted that both ETFs are powered by smart beta strategies, targeting companies with strong revenue momentum despite what he described as a “negative narrative” surrounding the travel and airline industries. “Even though the fundamentals are so strong, there's a negative narrative towards travel and airlines,” Holmes noted, emphasizing a disconnect between media sentiment and underlying performance data. He pointed out that U.S. gasoline prices remain below last year's levels—a positive driver for both consumer travel and airline margins. This has coincided with a surge in travel demand, with a Deloitte survey showing more than half of Americans plan to take summer vacations. Holmes also noted a significant rebound in European travel, citing recent comments from Ryanair's CEO and the growing economic influence of digital nomads, now estimated to number around 40 million globally. Beyond air travel, Holmes highlighted a resurgence in the cruise industry, which he said is benefitting not only from pent-up demand for experience-based travel but also from airline-linked travel activity needed to reach cruise ports. He remains “extremely bullish” on travel-related industries and expects continued upside for both the JETS and TRIP ETFs through the second half of the year. #proactiveinvestors #usglobalinvestorsinc #nasdaq #TravelETFs #JETS #TRIPETF #FrankHolmes #USGlobalInvestors #AirlineStocks #CruiseStocks #SmartBeta #TravelBoom #ProactiveInvestors

Today we welcome one of the Middle East's most successful angel investors and venture capitalists, listed in 'FORBES 100 Most Powerful Business Women 2025'. Noor Sweid explains her journey, from early career in management consultancy and relocating to Dubai, followed by growing and listing a business on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai in 2008 (Depa), through to establishing her VC business, Global Ventures, in 2018. She sets the scene for the investing dynamics of MENA (Middle East North Africa), where the domestic market comprises 450 million people, half of whom are below 30 years old. Noor explains both the geographic and industry opportunities, why she established Global Ventures, and the priorities in their investment process. From fintech, agritech, consumer goods and solving the most pressing medical challenges, she details their approach, selection criteria, and the characteristics they look for.  She explains how they prioritise, how much they become involved in their investee companies, what they look for in “winning entrepreneurs” and why they believe their success rate can be higher than typical industry norms. Subscribe to stay up to date with our range of fascinating interviews, featuring some of the biggest names in global finance and business! The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube 

UK economic data last week highlighted renewed inflation pressures and persistent uncertainty. Food inflation hit a one-year high in May, rising 2.8% year-on-year. Kantar reported that grocery prices surged 4.1%, the highest in 15 months, driven by higher payroll taxes and minimum wage hikes. Business confidence slumped, with Confederation of British Industry (“CBI”) surveys showing sharp declines across services, as firms cited rising employment costs and tax burdens. The Bank of England (“BoE”) Governor, Andrew Bailey, urged caution on rate cuts, citing inflation uncertainty and trade risks, while Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) member Alan Taylor advocated for easing due to downside risks. Despite headwinds, Lloyds' business barometer rebounded to 50%, buoyed by Donald Trump's softened tariff stance and a US-UK trade deal. However, artificial intelligence (“AI”) disruption concerns mounted, with youth unemployment rising to 12.6%...Stocks featured:Auto Trader Group, GSK and M>o find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Tom Sieber unpack Trump's latest tariff U-turn [02:10] and UK growth forecasts from the IMF that also came with a warning for the Chancellor about her fiscal rules [04:25]. The energy price cap is falling and the Prime Minister says he wants more people to get the winter fuel payment. But as Charlene explores, there is little detail about how and when, and the options on the table might not be a silver bullet [07:05]? Tom reviews Tesla's struggles in Europe [11:28], and why the market reacted negatively to Games Workshop's rising profits [14:10]. Dan Coatsworth interviews Ian Lance from Temple Bar Investment Trust on UK stocks and BP takeover talk[18:07], and Tom Sieber sits down with Ian Conway of Shares magazine to discuss the whispers that London Stock Exchange is considering an overseas listing [32.33]. In our second interview, Charlene talks to financial planner, podcaster and author Pete Matthew as he shares insights on retirement planning from his new book [45.01].

In this weeks episode Nick talks to Frank BuchholzRetired financial advisor Frank J. Buchholz shares insights from his 40-year career in investment advising, particularly his time at Merrill Lynch. He discusses his motivation for writing The Investor's Golden Playbook, a book designed to help novice investors navigate the financial world using clear principles, including assessing time horizon, risk tolerance, and tax implications. Frank emphasizes the importance of long-term investing, the power of compounding, and the need for a “money buffer” for emergencies. He advocates for managed accounts over stock-picking and warns against speculative investments like commodities and cryptocurrencies.Nick and Frank discuss Frank's memorable lessons from influential clients and mentors, highlighting real-life examples of disciplined investing and generosity. He advises young people to start saving early—citing the compounding effect of even modest daily contributions—and stresses the value of seeking guidance from trustworthy advisors. Frank also reflects on his own financial philosophy, his philanthropic approach to book proceeds, and his continued passion for helping others build secure financial futures.Frank's book choice was: The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/trump-the-art-of-the-deal-book-donald-trump-9781847943033?Frank's music choices where:Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven https://open.spotify.com/track/0DANcJuMamcL9NyYkEWWTqWhitney Huston - The Greatest Love of Allhttps://open.spotify.com/track/6yJxCltgtmGxIgKOS6ndnuThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/ From Living Room Startup to Industry Leader: How Octopus Group Innovates Across Sectors Join Jimmy as he welcomes Chris Ulla, co-founder of Octopus Group, to discuss the impressive growth and innovation behind Octopus Energy and its expansion into new areas like financial coaching. Chris shares insights on management, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of scaling businesses in the UK. Dive into the origins of Octopus Group, the importance of maintaining ambition, and the need for accessible financial advice. This deep conversation sheds light on how the UK can remain a prime location for business growth, touching on government policies, capital access, and the ever-evolving market landscape. 00:00 Introduction to Wealth Transfer and Octopus Group 00:25 The Rise of Octopus Energy 03:45 Expanding into Financial Coaching 08:54 The Importance of Office Culture 18:05 The AIM Market and Capital Challenges 29:39 Encouraging Entrepreneurial Growth 33:42 Expanding Businesses Overseas 34:05 Government Support for Entrepreneurs 34:59 Supercharging EIS and VCTs 36:26 Investment Strategies and Government Policies 37:13 The Role of ISAs in Supporting UK Companies 39:53 AI in Business Operations 44:04 Adapting to Business Growth 46:04 Entrepreneurial Motivation and Work-Life Balance 49:12 Building High-Performing Teams 57:25 Entrepreneurship Awards and Success Stories 59:30 Future Goals and Financial Coaching 01:00:42 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights 01:02:10 Affordable Housing and Future Plans 01:04:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Editor: Sunny Winter Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, UK markets digested a slew of conflicting economic signals. April's inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.5%, a 15-month high, driven by higher energy costs, tax changes and wage pressures, dampening expectations for further Bank of England (“BoE”) rate cuts. Gilt yields surged and the pound touched a two-year high. BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill warned against aggressive easing, citing persistent services inflation and weakening disinflation momentum, while policymaker Swati Dhingra defended her vote for a 0.5% cut, highlighting a long-term outlook. The Purchasing Managers' Index (“PMI”) data showed the private sector contracted slightly in May, dragged by manufacturing weakness, despite services expansion. Retail sales jumped 1.2% in April, buoyed by sunny weather, supporting first-quarter growth of 0.7%. Consumer confidence improved, helped by better economic prospects and recent trade deals. The outlook remains uncertain as inflation risks challenge the case for monetary easing...Stocks featured:Diploma, Fresnillo and JD Sports FashionTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global equity markets delivered strong gains last week, with the United States leading the advance following encouraging developments in trade negotiations and solid earnings results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq moved higher after the US and China reached an agreement to ease trade tensions during talks held in Switzerland. The agreement involves a 90-day suspension of most newly imposed tariffs. As part of the deal, US tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on US imports will fall from 125% to 10%. Markets responded positively to the prospect of a more constructive trade relationship between the world's two largest economies. Additional optimism stemmed from corporate activity, including confirmation that Saudi Arabia will be permitted to purchase advanced semiconductor chips from major US technology firms. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways placed a record aircraft order worth $96 billion from Boeing. These announcements further boosted sentiment, helping major indices recover above their early April levels by the end of the week...Stocks featured:Airtel Africa, Entain and Imperial BrandsTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En el Radar Empresarial de hoy analizamos el recorte de plantilla que anunció este miércoles Burberry. La compañía de moda británica despedirá a 1700 trabajadores en puestos de todo el mundo. Supone una quinta parte de su plantilla mundial. Es la forma que tiene su CEO desde julio del año pasado, Joshua Schulman, de darle la vuelta a la difícil situación financiera que atraviesa la compañía desde hace tiempo. Sus resultados del primer trimestre confirman esta deriva. Perdió 75 millones en el año fiscal y redujo su beneficio operativo un 94%. De los 418 millones del mismo periodo del año anterior a 26 millones en estos tres primeros meses. A pesar de esto, el valor fue el más destacado dentro del London Stock Exchange. Al mercado le gustó el recorte de plantilla y los resultados aunque peores que el año pasado, superaron las previsiones de los analistas. Todo esto hizo que sus títulos subieran un 17%. Para Miguel Méndez, analista independiente, la compañía lo “había pasado muy mal en 2023”, por lo que estas noticias de recortes “siempre son bienvenidas”. 2023 fue el principio de una crisis que se extiende hasta hoy. A finales de ese año, el mercado ya advertía que la marca iba a sufrir con la desaceleración post pandemia que afectó a muchas marcas de lujo, incluida la británica. Ya entonces, sus ejecutivos aseguraban que era muy difícil cumplir con los objetivos anuales de ventas. 2024 confirmó la tendencia. El año pasado el contexto mundial atizó con fuerza a las marcas exclusivas europeas, que sufrieron como pocas el descenso en el consumo de China, gran comprador de casas como Hermés, Kering o Louis Vuitton. En el horizonte aparecían soluciones como ser adquirida por Moncler, pero la compañía optó por cambiar las cosas desde dentro: en julio de 2024 es nombrado CEO Joshua Schulman. Lleva ligado a la moda 30 años y en su amplío currículum destaca elevar a los altares y poner en el mapa a la marca Jimmy Choo. Schulman es el hombre elegido para llevar a cabo esta reestructuración que devuelva a los días de gloria a la exclusiva marca. Está claro que la moda es cíclica y para Schulman la clave es “reinventarse”. Sí Burberry puede mutar en Ave Fénix puede empezar con comienzos como los de ayer. El valor fue el más atractivo del London Stock Exchange, índice eso sí, al que tuvo que mudarse después de ser expulsado del FTSE 100. Entonces, la pérdida de la mitad del valor de sus acciones hizo que el Índice la cambiara por la aseguradora Hiscox. ¿Volverá Burberry a cotizar en la bolsa de referencia británica?

This week Nick talks to Iain BaillieIain began his career at Strauss Turnbull and Co and has been involved in UK and European Capital Markets for over 35 years as a trader of both equities and corporate bonds, culminating in heading European credit trading as a Managing Director of Salomon Brothers. Iain was also a founding director of LBDP, a successful agency broker in European credit. From 2003 to 2007 Iain was CEO of MarketAxess Europe, the leading platform for electronic execution in the credit market. He was responsible for all facets of the company's European business and during his tenure MarketAxess saw a ten-fold increase in activity across the platform. Before founding Asset Match, Iain was Head of Fixed Income at Christopher Street Capital.Nick and Iain discuss Iain's journey from an unexpected start in finance to building a platform that brings liquidity to shares in UK private companies. After developing an early fascination with the stock pages of the Financial Times, he began his career at Strauss Turnbull in 1972. He later joined Salomon Brothers, working in both London and New York, with John Meriwether & Michael Lewis, during the firm's heyday in fixed income trading. Following this, he founded and sold a credit market boutique before returning to Salomon, and eventually moved into electronic trading by leading the European arm of MarketAxess.In 2012, Iain co-founded Asset Match in response to the growing number of private UK companies with multiple shareholders but no exit opportunities. The platform uses scheduled auctions—rather than continuous trading—to match buyers and sellers fairly, with early clients including BrewDog and Tottenham Hotspur. Iain also discusses the growing momentum behind the PISCES initiative, a Treasury and FCA-led framework set to legitimise and expand private share trading. With more companies staying private for longer and institutional interest rising, he sees significant growth ahead for the sector.Iain's book choices where:Liar's Poker by Michael Lewishttps://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/liar-s-poker-book-michael-lewis-9780340839966Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshallhttps://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/why-nations-fail-book-daron-acemoglu-9781846684302Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemogluhttps://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/why-nations-fail-book-daron-acemoglu-9781846684302Iain music choice was:Liquidator by Harry J. All Starshttps://open.spotify.com/track/4iW7PQeJWV57XeN7miyJpSThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Global markets showed mixed results last week, with the US equity market ending lower after a strong performance in the previous week, when the S&P 500 rebounded above its early April decline following President Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement. The losses were partly offset this week by positive de-escalation developments with China. It was confirmed yesterday, following talks in Geneva, that the two countries would reduce tariffs on each other's goods for at least the next 90 days. The additional levies imposed by the US on China earlier this year will be lowered to 30%, while China's tariffs will decline to 10%...Stocks featured:Centrica, Endeavour Mining and International Airlines GroupTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Synopsis: What happens when a former journalist becomes one of biotech's boldest investors? Meet Stephanie Sirota, Chief Business Officer and Partner at RTW Investments, who helped grow the firm from $27 million in assets to a global biotech force. In this engaging conversation with host Rahul Chaturvedi, Stephanie shares her unconventional path into the industry, and how a mission-driven, science-led investment strategy has guided RTW's approach across public markets, private deals, and company creation. Stephanie reflects on the evolution of biotech financing, why GLP-1 drugs are just getting started, and how RTW is preparing for changes in U.S. healthcare policy. She also unpacks how the firm sources opportunities, evaluates risk, and sticks to long-term conviction even in volatile markets. For Stephanie, great biotech investing starts with deep research, strong science, and a relentless focus on patient outcomes. Whether you're an investor, operator, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this conversation is packed with insights on building bold bets—and the staying power behind them. Biography: Stephanie leads a team at RTW overseeing business development, strategic partnerships, communications, and investor relations. Her background in investment banking and expertise in financial markets has helped position the firm as both a partner to life sciences companies and a steward of investors' capital. Stephanie also manages RTW's relationships with key partners including banks, academic institutions, corporations, investors, and NGOs. She has led the firm's entry into the UK and European markets and serves as a director of the RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd, a publicly traded investment fund listed on the London Stock Exchange. Prior to joining RTW, she served as director at Valhalla Capital Advisors, a macro and commodity investment manager. Stephanie also worked in the New York and London offices of Lehman Brothers, where she advised on various Merger & Acquisitions, IPOs, and capital market financing transactions with a focus on cross-border transactions for the firm's global corporate clients. Stephanie graduated with honors from Columbia University and also received a Master's Degree from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. She serves as president of the RTW Foundation; and co-chair of Council of the New York Philharmonic.

In the second of our series looking at how AI is being deployed across industry sectors, we look at financial services and consumer goods, with the head of London Stock Exchange Group and the chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo. Guests: David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG Athina Kanioura, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Service, World Economic Forum Zara Ingilizian, Head, Consumer Industries, World Economic Forum Reports: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: https://www.weforum.org/publications/industries-in-the-intelligent-age-white-paper-series/financial-services/ Transforming Consumer Industries in the Age of AI: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Transforming_Consumer_Industries_in_the_Age_of_AI_2025.pdf Previous episodes in this series:  Beyond the hype, how industries are deploying AI at the heart of their operations Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

Markets rebounded last week, led by the United States (“US”), as global risk sentiment improved amid signs of de-escalating trade tensions. China confirmed it is evaluating recent US overtures, while negotiations with Mexico progressed constructively. The S&P 500 recovered to levels above the early April decline following Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement...Stocks featured:Associated British Foods, Glencore and Smith & NephewTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week Nick talks to Chris Gillespie.Chris's career in financial services spans over 40 years. He brings extensive experience from senior leadership roles within consumer finance businesses. Prior to joining H&T, Chris served as Managing Director of the consumer credit division at Provident Financial PLC. Chris maintains a strong interest in matters affecting the wider industry and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Nick and Chris discuss his extensive career in financial services, beginning at Barclays Bank and spanning several leadership roles including at Provident Financial. He shares insights into the unique hybrid model of H&T, which blends financial services and retail, operating across 285 stores nationwide. Chris highlights the evolving perception and customer base of pawnbroking in the UK, the simplicity and accessibility of its loan model, and its growing role in small business financing. He also discusses H&T's broader services—including foreign exchange, retail of pre-owned jewellery and watches, and cheque cashing—all aimed at increasing store footfall. Emphasising the business's community roots, counter-cyclical nature, and expansion potential, Chris notes the importance of trusted staff and store locations. The company remains focused on UK growth through store expansion and technology investment, with a strong commitment to customer service and transparency. Chris' book choice was:Lord of the Rings by J R R TolkienThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Jassem "J" Osseiran is an experienced entrepreneur and operational investor based in London. With a deep understanding of global finance gained through his Economics degree at the University of San Francisco, Jay began his career as a tech venture builder with Rocket Internet in New York. He then shifted his focus to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), managing media portfolios and founding startups tailored to the region. A sought-after advisor for high-growth brands and cutting-edge technology platforms, Jay has orchestrated multiple successful exits, including a notable IPO on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020, he founded 611 Capital Investments, concentrating on investments, incubation, and market scalability across the EU, the Middle East, and Asia. Currently, Jay is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of PlaysOut Technologies, where he is spearheading the commercial framework for seamlessly integrating mini-games within super apps. This initiative represents a significant shift in the digital ecosystem, leveraging evolving Web3 technologies to unlock immense potential for mini-games in the digital space. Ronan recently caught up with Jay and he spoke about his background, what PlaysOuts do, blockchain, AI agents, one click publishing and more. More about Playsout: PlaysOut is a globally oriented open platform for mini-programs that fully aligns with the Weixin Mini-Program framework. It provides SDK interfaces for super apps, offering a rich array of mini-program and mini-game content. Additionally, PlaysOut streamlines the integration process for developers, providing convenient tools and seamless access to mini-program and mini-game products. Leveraging its robust technical capabilities and deep collaborations with game developers, PlaysOut aims to connect with global traffic partners, gradually expanding its reach across international markets. Its goal is to become the largest open platform for mini-programs and mini-games worldwide. See more podcasts here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Jassem “J” Osseiran is an experienced entrepreneur and operational investor based in London. With a deep understanding of global finance gained through his Economics degree at the University of San Francisco, Jay began his career as a tech venture builder with Rocket Internet in New York. He then shifted his focus to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), managing media portfolios and founding startups tailored to the region.A sought-after advisor for high-growth brands and cutting-edge technology platforms, Jay has orchestrated multiple successful exits, including a notable IPO on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020, he founded 611 Capital Investments, concentrating on investments, incubation, and market scalability across the EU, the Middle East, and Asia.Currently, Jay is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of PlaysOut Technologies, where he is spearheading the commercial framework for seamlessly integrating mini-games within super apps. This initiative represents a significant shift in the digital ecosystem, leveraging evolving Web3 technologies to unlock immense potential for mini-games in the digital space.Ronan recently caught up with Jay and he spoke about his background, what PlaysOuts do, blockchain, AI agents, one click publishing and more.More about Playsout:PlaysOut is a globally oriented open platform for mini-programs that fully aligns with the Weixin Mini-Program framework. It provides SDK interfaces for super apps, offering a rich array of mini-program and mini-game content. Additionally, PlaysOut streamlines the integration process for developers, providing convenient tools and seamless access to mini-program and mini-game products. Leveraging its robust technical capabilities and deep collaborations with game developers, PlaysOut aims to connect with global traffic partners, gradually expanding its reach across international markets. Its goal is to become the largest open platform for mini-programs and mini-games worldwide.

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This week Nick talks to Judith MacKenzie. Judith joined Downing in October 2009, bringing with her extensive experience in venture capital and fund management. Prior to this, she was a partner at Acuity Capital, where she managed AIM-listed VCT and IHT investments, as well as a small-cap activist fund. Before Acuity, Judith spent nine years as a senior investment manager at Aberdeen Asset Management Growth Capital, where she co-managed five Aberdeen VCTs, focusing on technology and media investments across both public and private companies. In 2010, she founded Downing Fund Managers, the boutique investment division of Downing LLP. Judith currently serves as Chair of the Quoted Companies Alliance and holds active board roles in both private and public sectors.Nick and Judith discuss her journey into finance, inspired by working in her parents' small businesses in the Scottish Highlands. Her early exposure to economics and investing sparked a lifelong interest in smaller companies. She discusses her career progression from stockbroking to fund management, emphasising her focus on UK micro-cap and smaller companies through Downing's IHT (Inheritance Tax) service. Judith explains the appeal of AIM-listed firms due to their tax benefits and potential for strong returns, highlighting a hands-on, diligent investment approach that mirrors private equity standards. She identifies three key types of companies she targets: value compounders, self-help businesses, and balance sheet leaders—mentioning Ramsdens, James Latham, and Flowtech as examples. Judith critiques the negative narrative around AIM, advocating for its role in supporting entrepreneurial growth and job creation. She expresses hope for a shift back to active investing and UK-focused capital deployment, especially in light of current global economic uncertainties and US-centric fund flows.  Judith's book choice was:Vassal State: How America Runs Britain by Angus HantonJudith's music choice was:Human by The KillersThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

In this gripping episode of The Man of War Podcast, Rafa J. Conde sits down with the controversial and charismatic Ross Mandell, a man whose name once shook the financial world. Known as the “Bad Boy of Wall Street,” Mandell shares the raw truth behind his meteoric rise in the finance industry, his landmark achievement of taking a U.S. firm public on the London Stock Exchange, and the high-stakes legal battle that led to a 12-year prison sentence. With unfiltered honesty, Ross opens up about the mindset it takes to lead fearlessly in a cutthroat world, what he learned from hitting rock bottom, and how he's now using his story to fuel redemption and reinvention. This isn't just about Wall Street. It's about power, pressure, and the warrior's path through the fire. Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation that redefines what it means to be feared and what it takes to rise again.

Jonathan Nelson is the Founder and Executive Director of HF Capital, which provides corporate advisory and project management services to assist growth-stage technology companies in raising capital through stock exchanges. He previously founded Hackers/Founders, which is one of the largest global communities of tech founders. In addition, Jonathan also serves in advisory roles for the Partnership for Central America and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. In this episode, you'll hear about: Challenges and opportunities in raising growth capital for international tech founders, with a focus on Latin America. Jonathan Nelson's collaboration with the London Stock Exchange to democratize IPOs for mid-sized companies. Examination of the complex and costly tech IPO ecosystem in the U.S., including regulatory barriers and the rise and fall of SPACs. The strategic advantages of listing on the London Stock Exchange versus U.S. markets. Exploration of emerging markets, particularly in Latin America and Africa, and their potential for tech-driven financial inclusion. Importance of engaging with real customers in tech development, moving beyond speculative scenarios. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hackerfounder/ Website - https://hf.cx/ https://www.londonstockexchange.com/ Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook

This week Nick talks to Parmy Olson. Parmy Olson is a prominent technology journalist and author, currently a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. She previously covered tech and innovation for The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, with a focus on AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. In 2012, she published We Are Anonymous, an acclaimed deep dive into the hacker groups Anonymous and LulzSec. Her 2024 book, Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World, explores the rivalry between tech giants like OpenAI and DeepMind in the pursuit of artificial general intelligence, earning the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award. Nick and Parmy discuss the intense race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the far-reaching implications of that pursuit. Their conversation highlights the contrast between the idealistic visions of DeepMind's Demis Hassabis and OpenAI's Sam Altman—who saw AGI as a force for solving global challenges—and the reality that both ultimately became deeply tied to tech giants like Google and Microsoft to fund their ambitions. Parmy explains how this reliance shifted the focus away from social good and towards corporate interests. Together, they explore the broader consequences of this power shift, including the lack of meaningful regulation, ongoing ethical concerns around bias and safety in AI models, and the growing dominance of a few large tech firms. They also reflect on the social risks—from job losses and the disruption of traditional career paths to the emotional dependency people are beginning to form with chatbots—raising important questions about the kind of future society is heading towards. Parmy's Book Choice was: Born to Run by Christopher McdougallParmy's Music Choice was:Rumours by Fleetwood MacThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Dame Julia Hoggett is the CEO of the London Stock Exchange. Julia previously worked at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority as Director of Market Oversight and Head of Wholesale Banking Supervision. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:25 How to Become CEO of a National Stock Exchange 05:36 Why The Domestic Economy is F***** Despite the Boom in Financial Services 06:45 How Pension Fund Reform Dmaaged the UK Economy 09:31 Should the UK Copy the Canadian Pension Fund Structure 16:30 Will the Best Companies Like Revolut and Monzo List in London 24:17 Why Are Revolut Wrong to Want to List in the US 27:32 Are Companies Priced Lower in the UK vs US 32:05 Why is Stamp Duty a Perversity We Have to Change 35:46 Why is the Way the UK Thinks About Financial Services So Wrong 40:31 Quick Fire Round: Insights and Reflections  

UK equities have long been overlooked, but things may be changing. In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Smith, manager of the CT UK Equity Income fund, to discuss why international investors are rediscovering value in the UK market, which sectors are thriving, and the role of mergers and acquisitions in reshaping the investment landscape. We also explore the challenge of sustaining dividend income, the impact of economic trends, and whether the UK could be on the brink of a consumer boom.What's covered in this episode: What's bringing international investors back to the UK?The fund's overweight to industrialsWhy the fund is underweight commodity-linked sectorsA contrarian view on the banking sectorThe uptick in M&A activity and what it means for the fundSearching for reliable incomeWhy we could be on the brink of a consumer boomWhat makes mid-caps so attractiveMore about the fund: CT UK Equity Income is managed by the highly experienced Jeremy Smith. He looks for unloved companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, with the ability to sustainably grow their dividends. The fund is unconstrained and has a ‘contrarian value' bias. Jeremy looks for hidden gems and businesses with long-term potential.Learn more on fundcalibre.comPlease remember, we've been discussing individual companies to bring investing to life for you. It's not a recommendation to buy or sell. The fund may or may not still hold these companies at the time of listening. Elite Ratings are based on FundCalibre's research methodology and are the opinion of FundCalibre's research team only.

Interview with Anthony Hamilton, CEO/MD of Georgina Energy PLCOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/georgina-energy-lsegex-helium-hydrogen-play-nears-critical-drilling-milestone-6081Recording date: 17th March 2025Georgina Energy PLC, a London Stock Exchange-listed helium, hydrogen, and natural gas company, is experiencing significant operational delays at its Hussar project due to extreme weather conditions and expanded regulatory requirements. According to CEO Anthony Hamilton, a "once in 80-year weather event" with 274mm of rainfall in 24 hours followed by a tropical cyclone turned low-pressure system has rendered roads impassable and flooded the airstrip, postponing the company's original December drilling timeline.Adding to these challenges, the company's recent resource profile expansion of 50 square kilometers requires a new environmental impact study (EIS2) to be submitted to regulators. The previous 144-page environmental study (EIS1) covered 300 square kilometers, but the additional area now necessitates comprehensive cultural, heritage, and sacred site surveys across what Hamilton describes as "over 12,500 acres."Despite these setbacks, Georgina Energy recently deployed a survey team to the site on March 11, 2025, including traditional owners, environmental surveyors, and anthropologists. The challenging conditions turned what should have been an 1,800 km journey into a 5,100 km trek for some team members returning to Alice Springs.On the financial front, a February 25, 2025 scoping study by Duncan Seddon & Associates confirmed potential annual revenue for the Hussar project between $7.3 million and $208 million USD, depending on production rates. Hamilton emphasized that while "the weather's been a pain in the backside," the fundamental resource potential remains unchanged.The company plans to sell resources at the wellhead rather than developing costly processing infrastructure, with Hamilton noting it would be "completely stupid" for Georgina to attempt raising $250+ million for processing plants when specialized companies like Air Liquide and Linde have mobile helium separator technology. Once flow rates and resource composition are established, the company plans to conduct a "good old-fashioned Dutch auction" for offtakers.Georgina Energy expects to submit its environmental study by May 2025, coinciding with the end of the wet season. According to Hamilton, the regulatory approval should follow within "10 to 15 days" after submission. The company has already incorporated a 20% contingency in their original cost estimates to cover infrastructure repairs and emphasizes that drilling will only proceed when conditions are appropriate and access roads are in perfect condition.While waiting for regulatory approval, engineering teams, equipment specifications, and drilling plans are already in place, allowing for rapid mobilization once approvals are secured and seasonal challenges subside.View Georgina Energy's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/georgina-energySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed speaks with Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, to delve into the expansive possibilities of blockchain technology and Cardano's unique position in the ecosystem. Discussing Cardano's resilience, decentralised governance, and long-term vision, Gregaard sheds light on how the Foundation's non-profit ethos drives innovation and social impact. The conversation touches on the challenges and successes faced by Cardano, its academic foundation, and the potential for blockchain to redefine global governance and economic identity. Gregaard also shares his personal leadership philosophy and vision for a future where blockchain empowers communities globally.Don't miss this insightful episode to understand the intricate balance between technology, ethics, and the future of decentralised networks. Cardano Foundation website: https://www.cardanofoundation.org/Frederik Gregaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregaard/Follow Searching For Mana to stay updated on our latest episodes.Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1

Send feedback for the showIn this episode, Nick Rizzo sits down with Tom Ryder, founder of Applied Nutrition, and Aaron Heidebreicht, CEO of AN USA, to unpack the explosive growth of one of Europe's fastest-rising sports nutrition brands. Fresh off a $450 million IPO on the London Stock Exchange, Tom shares the journey from his days as a scaffolder to building a global wellness powerhouse, while Aaron dives into the strategic push to conquer the U.S. market. From securing Walmart listings to launching the innovative AN Performance Series, this conversation reveals the grit, vision, and bold moves driving Applied Nutrition's stateside expansion. Tune in for an inside look at how a British-born brand is flexing its muscles on the world stage.00:00 From Retailer to Nutrition Brand Reviver03:13 Product Revamp Sparks Sales Growth09:02 "Success in U.S. Market Entry"09:52 Relentless Ambition and Family Ties14:53 "Embrace Failure: Keep Showing Up"16:12 Expanding Applied Nutrition's Audience Reach20:02 "Execute Ideas: Lessons from Tom"25:18 Global Expansion with Kraft Partnership27:07 "Future of Applied Nutrition"Support the showYouTubeInstagram Tik Tok We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any questions you have for Darren. Thank you for being part of the Rizzology community. Your support means the world to us!

This week we talk about arabica, robusta, and profit margins.We also discuss colonialism, coffee houses, and religious uppers.Recommended Book: On Writing and Worldbuilding by Timothy HicksonTranscriptLike many foods and beverages that contain body- or mind-altering substances, coffee was originally used, on scale at least, by people of faith, leveraging it as an aid for religious rituals. Sufis in what is today Yemen, back in the early 15th century, consumed it as a stimulant which allowed them to more thoroughly commit themselves to their worship, and it was being used by the Muslim faithful in Mecca around the same time.By the following century, it spread to the Levant, and from there it was funneled into larger trade routes and adopted by civilizations throughout the Mediterranean world, including the Ottomans, the Mamluks, groups in Italy and Northern Africa, and a few hundred years later, all the way over to India and the East Indies.Western Europeans got their hands on this beverage by the late 1600s, and it really took off in Germany and Holland, where coffee houses, which replicated an establishment type that was popularized across the Muslim world the previous century, started to pop up all over the place; folks would visit these hubs in lieu of alehouses, subbing in stimulants for depressants, and they were spaces in which it was appropriate for people across the social and economic strata to interact with each other, playing board games like chess and backgammon, and cross-pollinating their knowledge and beliefs.According to some scholars, this is part of why coffee houses were banned in many countries, including England, where they also became popular, because those up top, including but not limited to royalty, considered them to be hotbeds of reformatory thought, political instability, and potentially even revolution. Let the people hang out with each other and allow them to discuss whatever they like, and you end up with a bunch of potential enemies, and potential threats to the existing power structures.It's also been claimed, and this of course would be difficult to definitively prove, though the timing does seem to line up, that the introduction of coffee to Europe is what led to the Enlightenment, the Age of Reason, and eventually, the Industrial Revolution. The theory being that swapping out alcohol, at least during the day, and creating these spaces in which ideas and understandings and experiences could be swapped, without as much concern about social strata as in other popular third places, spots beyond the home and work, that allowed all sorts of political ideas to flourish, it helped inventions become realized—in part because there were coffee houses that catered to investors, one of which eventually became the London Stock Exchange—but also because it helped people organize, and do so in a context in which they were hyper-alert and aware, and more likely to engage in serious conversation; which is a stark contrast to the sorts of conversations you might have when half- or fully-drunk at an alehouse, exclusively amongst a bunch of your social and economic peers.If it did play a role in those movements, coffee was almost certainly just one ingredient in a larger recipe; lots of variables were swirling in these areas that seem to have contributed to those cultural, technological, economic, and government shifts.The impact of such beverages on the human body and mind, and human society aside, though, coffee has become globally popular and thus, economically vital. And that's what I'd like to talk about today; coffee's role in the global economy, and recent numbers that show coffee prices are ballooning, and are expected to balloon still further, perhaps substantially, in the coming years.—For a long while, coffee was a bit of a novelty outside of the Muslim world, even in European locales that had decently well-established coffeehouses.That changed when the Dutch East India Company started importing the beans to the Netherlands in the early 17th century. By the mid-1600s they were bringing commercial-scale shipments of the stuff to Amsterdam, which led to the expansion of the beverage's trade-range throughout Europe.The Dutch then started cultivating their own coffee crops in colonial territories, including Ceylon, which today is called Sri Lanka, and the island of Java. The British East India Company took a similar approach around the same time, and that eventually led to coffee bean cultivation in North America; though it didn't do terribly well there, initially, as tea and alcoholic beverages were more popular with the locals. In the late 18th century, though, North Americans were boycotting British tea and that led to an uptick in coffee consumption thereabouts, though this paralleled a resurgence in tea-drinking back in Britain, in part because they weren't shipping as much tea to their North American colonies, and in part because they conquered India, and were thus able to import a whole lot more tea from the thriving Indian tea industry.The Americas became more important to the burgeoning coffee trade in the mid-1700s after a French naval officer brought a coffee plant to Martinique, in the Caribbean, and that plant flourished, serving as the source of almost all of today's arabica coffee beans, as it was soon spread to what is today Haiti, and by 1788, Haiti's coffee plantations provided half the world's coffee.It's worth remembering that this whole industry, the portion of it run by the Europeans, at least, was built on the back of slaves. These Caribbean plantations, in particular, were famously abusive, and that abuse eventually resulted in the Haitian revolution of 1791, which five years later led to the territory's independence.That said, coffee plantations elsewhere, like in Brazil and across other parts of South and Central America, continued to flourish throughout this period, colonialists basically popping into an area, conquering it, and then enslaving the locals, putting them to work on whatever plantations made the most sense for the local climate.Many of these conquered areas and their enslaved locals were eventually able to free themselves, though in some cases it took a long time—about a century, in Brazil's case.Some plantations ended up being maintained even after the locals gained their freedom from their European conquerers, though. Brazil's coffee industry, for instance, began with some small amount of cultivation in the 1720s, but really started to flourish after independence was won in 1822, and the new, non-colonialist government decided to start clearing large expanses of rainforest to make room for more, and more intensive plantations. By the early 1900s, Brazil was producing about 70% of the world's coffee exports, with their neighbors—Colombia and Guatemala, in particular—making up most of the rest. Eurasian producers, formerly the only places where coffee was grown, remember, only made up about 5% of global exports by that time.The global market changed dramatically in the lead-up to WWII, as Europe was a primary consumer of these beans, and about 40% of the market disappeared, basically overnight, because the continent was spending all their resources on other things; mostly war-related things.An agreement between South and Central American coffee producing countries and the US helped shore-up production during this period, and those agreements allowed other Latin American nations to develop their own production infrastructure, as well, giving Brazil more hemispheric competition.And in the wake of WWII, when colonies were gaining their independence left and right, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia also became major players in this space. Some burgeoning Southeast Asian countries, most especially Vietnam, entered the global coffee market in the post-war years, and as of the 2020s, Brazil is still the top producer, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia, Colombia, and Ethiopia—though a few newer entrants, like India, are also gaining market share pretty quickly.As of 2023, the global coffee market has a value of around $224 billion; that figure can vary quite a lot based on who's numbers you use, but it's in the hundreds of billions range, whether you're looking just at beans, or including the ready-to-drink market, as well, and the growth rate numbers are fairly consistent, even if what's measured and the value placed on it differs depending on the stats aggregator you use.Some estimates suggest the market will grow to around $324 billion, an increase of around $100 billion, by 2030, which would give the coffee industry a compound annual growth rate that's larger than that of the total global caffeinated beverage market; and as of 2023, coffee accounts for something like 87% of the global caffeinated beverage market, so it's already the dominant player in this space, and is currently, at least, expected to become even more dominant by 2030.There's concern within this industry, however, that a collection of variables might disrupt that positive-seeming trajectory; which wouldn't be great for the big corporations that sell a lot of these beans, but would also be really bad, beyond shareholder value, for the estimated 25 million people, globally, who produce the beans and thus rely on the industry to feed their families, and the 100-110 million more who process, distribute, and import coffee products, and who thus rely on a stable market for their paychecks.Of those producers, an estimated 12.5 million work on smaller farms of 50 acres or less, and 60% of the world's coffee is made by people working on such smallholdings. About 44% of those people live below the World Bank's poverty metric; so it's already a fairly precarious economic situation for many of the people at the base-level of the production system, and any disruptions to what's going on at any level of the coffee industry could ripple across that system pretty quickly; disrupting a lot of markets and local economies, alongside the human suffering such disruptions could cause.This is why recent upsets to the climate that have messed with coffee crops are causing so much anxiety. Rising average temperatures, bizarre cold snaps, droughts, heavy and unseasonable rainfalls—in some cases all of these things, one after another—combined with outbreaks of plant diseases like coffee rust, have been putting a lot of pressure on this industry, including in Brazil and Vietnam, the world's two largest producers, as of the mid-2020s.In the past year alone, because of these and other externalities, the price of standard-model coffee beans has more than doubled, and the specialty stuff has seen prices grow even more than that.Higher prices can sometimes be a positive for those who make the now-more-expensive goods, if they're able to charge more but keep their expenses stable.In this case, though, the cost of doing business is going up, because coffee makers have to spend more on protecting their crops from diseases, losing crops because of those climate issues, and because of disruptions to global shipping channels. That means profit margins have remained fairly consistent rather than going up: higher cost to make, higher prices for consumers, about the same amount of money being made by those who work in this industry and that own the brands that put coffee goods on shelves.The issue, though, is that the cost of operation is still going up, and a lot of smallholders in particular, which again, produce about 60% of all the coffee made, worldwide, are having trouble staying solvent. Their costs of operation are still going up, and it's not a guarantee that consumers will be willing to continue spending more and more and more money on what's basically a commodity product; there are a lot of caffeinated beverages, and a lot of other types of beverage they could buy instead, if coffee becomes too pricy.And at this point, in the US, for instance, the retail price of ground roast coffee has surpassed an average of $7 per pound, up 15% in the past year. Everyone's expecting that to keep climbing, and at some point these price increases will lose the industry customers, which in turn could create a cascading effect that kills off some of these smaller producers, which then raises prices even more, and that could create a spiral that's difficult to stop or even slow.Already, this increase in prices, even for the traditionally cheaper and less desirable robusta coffee bean, has led some producers to leave coffee behind and shift to more consistently profitable goods; many plantations in Vietnam, for instance, have converted some of their facilities over to durian fruit, instead of robusta, and that's limited the supply of robusta, raising the prices of that bean, which in turn is causing some producers of robusta to shift to arabica, which is typically more expensive, and that's meant more coffee on the market is of the more expensive variety, adding to those existing price increases.The futures markets on which coffee beans are traded are also being upended by these pricing issues, resulting in margin calls on increasingly unprofitable trades that, in short, have necessitated that more coffee traders front money for their bets instead of just relying on short positions that have functioned something like insurance paid with credit based on further earnings, and this has put many of them out of business—and that, you guessed it, has also resulted in higher prices, and more margin calls, which could put even more of them out of business in the coming years.There are ongoing efforts to reorganize how the farms at the base on this industry are set up, both in terms of how they produce their beans, and in terms of who owns what, and who profits, how. This model typically costs more to run, and results in less coffee production: in some cases 25% less. But it also results in more savings because trees last up to twice as long, the folks who work the farms are much better compensated, and less likely to suffer serious negative health impacts from their labor, and the resultant coffee is of a much higher quality; kind of a win win win situation for everyone, though again, it's less efficient, so up till now the model hasn't really worked beyond some limited implementations, mostly in Central America.That could change, though, as these larger disruptions in the market could also make room for this type of segue, and indeed, there has apparently been more interest in it, because if the beans are going to cost more, anyway, and the current way of doing things doesn't seem to work consistently anymore, and might even collapse over the next decade if something doesn't change, it may make sense, even to the soulless accounting books of major global conglomerates, to reset the industry so that it's more resilient, and so that the people holding the whole sprawling industry up with their labor are less likely to disappear some day, due to more favorable conditions offered by other markets, or because they're simply worked to death under the auspices of an uncaring, fairly brutal economic and climatic reality.Show Noteshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/business/coffee-prices-climate-change.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100905180219/https://www.web-books.com/Classics/ON/B0/B701/12MB701.htmlhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/1246099?origin=crossrefhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/07/coffee-prices-australia-going-up-cafe-flat-white-costhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y37dvlr70ohttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/business/coffee-prices-climate-change.htmlhttps://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/coffee-prices-food-inflation-climate-change-eggs-bank-of-america-2025-2https://www.statista.com/statistics/675807/average-prices-arabica-and-robusta-coffee-worldwide/https://www.ft.com/content/9934a851-c673-4c16-86eb-86e30bbbaef3https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/01/business/your-coffees-about-to-get-more-expensive-heres-why/index.htmlhttps://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/caffeinated-beverage-market-38053https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/caffeinated-beverage-markethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_coffeehouses_in_the_17th_and_18th_centurieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeehousehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coffeehttps://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-coffeehouse-culture/https://www.openculture.com/2021/08/how-caffeine-fueled-the-enlightenment-industrial-revolution-the-modern-world.html This is a public episode. 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After a year in which a number of big companies decided to list in New York rather than the UK, Evan Davis asks what can be done to attract firms to the London Stock Exchange. With Julia Hoggett, CEO at the London Stock Exchange, Charles Hall, Head of Research at the investment bank Peel Hunt and Conor Lawlor, Managing Director, Global Banking Markets and International Affairs at UK finance.

Founder and CEO of LADbible Group, Solly Solomou has built one of the largest and most engaged digital media entertainment companies in the world. Under his leadership, LADbible has grown to reach two-thirds of 18-34-year-olds in the UK, with a global audience of over 494 million followers, including 141 million in the US. The company's content now has a total reach of over 1 billion people worldwide. In Today's Episode We Discuss: From Printer Shop Office to Ringing the IPO Bell: How did Solly start LADbible with no money and no experience? How did a moment with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube show Solly that he had something special with LADbible? In the expansion of the business, what new products did not work? What did Solly learn from the failures of products? Why did Solly always want to build the business without an external funding?  What are the top 3 pieces of advice Solly gives to young entrepreneurs starting a business today? The Future of Content and Social Media: How does Solly see wearables changing the future of media and social? Does Solly agree that the friendship graph has been eradicated by interest graphs? Does Solly think TikTok should be banned? Why does Solly think TikTok Shop is the most interesting product in social today? Europe vs US: Is Europe F******: What are the single biggest differences between doing business in the US vs Europe? Why did Solly decide to go public in London on The London Stock Exchange? How tough is it being a public company in London? How important are local liquidity markets if Europe is to regain competitiveness? If Solly were advising Keir Starmer on how to stimulate growth in the UK, what would he say and advise?  

Interview recorded - 11th of February, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Alasdair Macleod. Alasdair is an educator for sound money, economics, geopolitics and everything to do with gold and silver. During our conversation we spoke about gold going under the radar, geopolitics, EU Bust, Debt bubble, flow of gold to the East and what this means for markets. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:07 - What is Alasdair seeing?3:00 - Gold under the radar3:44 - Geopolitics10:47 - US moving away from Europe?12:51 - China to dominate global manufacturing?15:34 - EU bust16:53 - Debt bubble?19:10 - Pound depreciation20:41 - No avoiding a credit crash23:08 - Monetisation of all debt?26:30 - Flow of gold to the East30:00 - Gold backed currency33:20 - Multi-polar world35:08 - One message to takeaway?Alasdair Macleod is Head of Research for GoldMoney. He is an educator and advocates for sound money through demystifying finance and economics. His background includes being a stockbroker, banker, and economist.Alasdair Macleod started his career as a stockbroker in 1970 on the London Stock Exchange. Within nine years, he had risen to become senior partner of his firm.Subsequently, he held positions at the director level in investment management and worked as a mutual fund manager. Mr. Macleod also worked at a bank in Guernsey as an executive director.For most of his 40 years in the finance industry, he has been demystifying macroeconomic events for his investing clients. The accumulation of this experience has convinced him that unsound monetary policies are the most destructive weapon governments use against the common man. Accordingly, his mission is to educate and inform the public in layman's terms what governments do with money and how to protect themselves from the consequences.Alasdair Macleod - Substack - https://alasdairmacleod.substack.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/MacleodFinanceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alasdair-macleod-9494b27/WTFinance -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/AnthonyFatseas

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!It's time to stop letting fear hold you back and step boldly into your courage! That's exactly what Gina Gallaun, the visionary founder of Waves & Words, has done. I'm thrilled to have her on the podcast.Gina played a pivotal role in building Wise, one of Europe's largest fintech companies, and was part of a historic IPO at the London Stock Exchange. But after eight successful years, Gina decided to embark on a different path, a world trip that would reshape her life and lead to the creation of her book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days. In this episode, we're sharing how you can embrace braveness in your own life.In this episode:[02:40] The importance of courage for personal growth[08:34] The value of being surrounded by courageous women and how you can find these people in your own life[14:06] Navigating fear at any age[20:08] Actionable steps to embrace your bravery[21:27] The ROI of being courageous[22:30] Balancing the vulnerability that comes with being courageous with the need for self-preservation[25:59] Gina's plans for the futureRESOURCESUse the discount code “heart” to buy Gina's book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days: Real-Life Stories from Women Around the World That Inspire You to Live Boldly.CONNECT WITH GINALinkedIn: Gina GallaunInstagram: @wavesandwordsincWebsite: wavesandwords.orgMy book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox's easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.orgCONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comProduced by Ideablossoms

This is Zack Fuss. Today, we are breaking down Kaspi, a leading financial technology company based in Kazakhstan best known for its super app. Kaspi plays a central role in the lives of millions of Kazakh citizens by offering a seamless ecosystem that combines payments and digital wallets, e-commerce, and financial services.  Its success is often attributed to its ability to solve pain points specific to the Kazakh market, such as low financial inclusion and limited access to traditional banking infrastructure. To break down Kaspi, I'm joined by the company's CEO and co-founder, Mikhail Lomtadze.  Over the past 23 years, Michael helped to transform Kaspi from a small traditional retail bank to the dominant platform it is today. He ultimately brought Kaspi public on the London Stock Exchange in 2020, and more recently listed the business on the Nasdaq Exchange in the US.  We discuss the unique challenges of building a super app in an emerging market, how Kaspi differentiates itself from the global tech giants, and the company's ambitions to expand its footprint beyond its current borders. Please enjoy this Breakdown on Kaspi. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is sponsored by Finley - modern debt capital management software for borrowers and lenders. Ask around and you'll find that nearly every operator or investor has experienced the operational nightmare of managing debt capital. Finley works by translating unstructured credit agreements into code, which gets all parties on the same page and helps them streamline the credit management lifecycle--think covenant reporting, interest and fee tracking, and portfolio analysis. Join the forward-thinking finance leaders, investors, and bank executives already modernizing their debt capital operations with Finley. Learn more and request your demo at finleycms.com.  —-- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Learn about Finley (00:06:26) Mikhail's Background and Journey (00:08:48) Kazakhstan's Economic Landscape (00:13:05) Caspi's Mission and Evolution (00:15:51) Building a Super App (00:21:53) Focus on Payments (00:24:50) E-commerce and Marketplace Expansion (00:28:02) Entering the Grocery Market (00:29:51) E-commerce Growth and Grocery Expansion (00:30:10) FinTech Synergy and Competitive Advantages (00:33:16) Kazakhstan Market Penetration and Growth Opportunities (00:34:20) Vertical Expansion and Service Innovation (00:35:28) Acquisition and International Expansion (00:38:21) Company Culture and Product Development (00:51:37) Super App Business Model and Market Strategy (00:55:20) Lessons From Kaspi

Tom welcomes back Alasdair Macleod, Head of Research at GoldMoney to discuss his insights into the silver market and its relationship with gold prices. He suggests that despite a seemingly undersupplied market, the price disparity between gold and silver does not reflect this reality. Macleod anticipates a significant shift in investor behavior once patience runs thin among those who have already bought into gold but yet to enter the silver market. The role of foreign investors, particularly central banks, in driving gold prices is highlighted. Macleod also emphasizes the importance of understanding the impact of the ongoing credit bubble on financial markets and encourages listeners to consider reducing their exposure to credit. Alasdair expresses his views on Donald Trump's impact on gold prices, citing increased foreign demand due to Trump's status as an inflationist and his executive orders. However, concerns over tariffs and potential economic repercussions remain. Macleod also touches upon historical examples of tariffs and interest rates and their relationship with an economy's purchasing power. He emphasizes the importance of understanding this connection for investors during the upcoming credit bubble. Throughout the conversation, Alasdair highlights the importance of considering global economic trends and various factors influencing gold and silver prices. He also discusses the role of speculators versus central banks in driving these markets and the potential for a significant shift once investor sentiment changes. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:39 - Trump & Macro Picture10:30 - Trump Inflationist15:26 - Strong Dollar Impact19:24 - Debt, Yields, & Economy26:18 - Global Bubbles & Dollar33:04 - Gold Industry & ETFs36:47 - Speculators & Price39:52 - Tariffs & C.B. Buying?41:49 - Silvers Underperformance49:05 - Tariffs & Consequences50:16 - Silver Supply Outcomes?56:06 - Biggest Bubble & Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Alasdair Macleod predicts a shift in investor behavior towards silver due to gold price disparity. Foreign investors, particularly central banks, influence gold prices significantly. Macleod emphasizes understanding the impact of credit bubble and reducing exposure to it. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacleodFinanceSubstack: https://substack.com/@macleodfinanceWebsite: https://goldmoney.comResearch: https://www.goldmoney.com/research/ Alasdair Macleod is Head of Research for GoldMoney. He is an educator and advocates for sound money thru demystifying finance and economics. His background includes being a stockbroker, banker, and economist. Alasdair started his career as a stockbroker in 1970 on the London Stock Exchange. Within nine years, he had risen to become senior partner of his firm. Subsequently, he held positions at the director level in investment management and worked as a mutual fund manager. Mr. Macleod also worked at a bank in Guernsey as an executive director. For most of his 40 years in the finance industry, he has been demystifying macro-economic events for his investing clients. The accumulation of this experience has convinced him that unsound monetary policies are the most destructive weapon governments use against the common man. Accordingly, his mission is to educate and inform the public in layman's terms what governments do with money and how to protect themselves from the consequences.

Hussein Kanji is the Founder and Managing Partner of Hoxton Ventures, one of Europe's leading early-stage firms with mega wins in the form of Darktrace and Deliveroo. Hussein cut his teeth in venture at Accel Partners in his early years.  In Today's Episode with Hussein Kanji We Discuss: 1. How to Raise a Fund:  What are Hussein's biggest lessons from his first fund taking 39 months to raise? Why does Hussein believe you should fundraise for a set amount of time and not to achieve a certain amount of capital? Does Hussein believe governments should be investing in venture funds? What are the biggest mistakes Hussein sees emerging managers make when raising? 2. How to 10x a Fund: What is Hussein's formula for knowing when to sell an investment? How did Hussein miss out on making $400M in Darktrace? What did he learn from it?  How much money did Hoxton make from Deliveroo? How did doing 37x on Deliveroo impact how Hussein invests today? 3. How to Build a Team in Venture: Why does Hussein believe the incentive mechanism for young VCs is broken? Why do they just want to get cash out the door and not worry about quality? Why is it hard to hire female partners today? What needs to happen for this to change? What are the single biggest ways that venture partnerships break down? What went wrong between Hussein and his partner, Rob? 4. Is Europe Totally F*******: Why does Hussein believe small seed rounds are a massive problem in the UK? Why does Hussein believe the dire state of the London Stock Exchange is not a problem? Why does Hussein advise companies that the best way to scale is in the US? What advice would Hussein give to Keir Starmer on how to stimulate growth in the UK? Why does AI mean that the UK can now compete with the US?    

The Right Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Bishop of Dover and the Bishop in Canterbury - Britain's first black woman bishop. She's a trailblazer, who has been right at the heart of a changing nation for over 40 years. Despite discrimination due to her gender and ethnic minority background, Bishop Rose has never wavered from the call she received to enter ministry at the age of 14. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her memoir, The Girl from Montego Bay.The fast-fashion company Shein, whose customers in the UK are 80% women, may be listing on the London Stock Exchange soon. But questions remain over the company's supply chain and work practices amid allegations of forced labour and human rights abuses. Nuala speaks to sustainable fashion consultant Natalie Binns and Head of Money and Markets at Hargreaves Lansdown Susannah Streeter. We asked Shein for a comment, but they said they didn't want to provide a statement.Zoe Kornberg is a trainee doctor in Texas who says she left her obstetrician and gynaecology training programme because she felt that, under the strict abortion laws, she wasn't able to care for her patients safely. Nuala and reporter Melanie Abbott speak to women on both sides of the abortion debate in the US, as well as hearing from Zoe herself. If you've walked through Pounds Park in Sheffield recently, you might have seen a 25m-tall heron...it's a colourful mural by street artist Megan Russell, also known as Peachzz, who has been nominated for Street Art Cities' best mural in the world 2024. Megan joins Nuala to tell us more.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lottie Garton

Beijing has released strong economic data, reporting its largest-ever trade surplus. Also on the programme, a BBC investigation uncovers 75-hour workweeks endured by workers in Shein's fast-fashion factories in China. Could this affect the company's plans to list on the London Stock Exchange? And Sam Fenwick explores the economic impact of the Kumbh Mela in India, which is expected to generate $3.4 billion in revenue for Uttar Pradesh.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voice note: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

In today's episode on 13th January 2025, we tell you why the London Stock Exchange seems to be losing its charm and explore how it might turn things around. We're hiring across different roles. Apply here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs

In this episode of The Quantum Business Queen, we dive deep into the fascinating world of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin's meteoric rise. Host Sarah Tynan and her guest Joe Shew explore why Bitcoin remains a groundbreaking investment opportunity, even as it hits all-time highs. They also discuss the role of ETFs in opening the crypto market to institutional investors, the power of market cycles, and how strategic investing can lead to significant returns. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or a curious beginner, this episode is your guide to navigating the crypto space with confidence and clarity. Key Takeaways: Why Bitcoin is Still a Great Investment: Learn how ETFs have unlocked institutional investment and why Bitcoin's market cap signals its potential to skyrocket. Understanding Supply and Demand in Crypto: Discover the power of halving cycles and how Bitcoin's limited supply drives its value higher. How to Balance Risk and Reward in Crypto Investments: Strategies for diversifying your portfolio between stable assets like Bitcoin and high-risk, high-reward altcoins. The Role of Mindset in Crypto Success: Why your financial psychology and strategy are key to long-term gains. Crypto Consulting Institute Joe is the CEO and Founder of Crypto Consulting Institute, Australia and New Zealand's No. 1 rated crypto education company on TrustPilot. Joe started his investing journey out at the age of 12, when he invested in his first stock on the London Stock Exchange. From there he followed his passion in finance and received a First Class with Honours Finance degree from a London University, whilst the Global Financial Crisis was happening. This was his first glimpse into how broken the traditional banking system is. From there Joe went on to work for multi-billion dollar New York Stock Exchange listed firm, Robert Half International (NYSE: RSI), where he accelerated through the ranks to become a Division Manager of the Finance team and one of the companies Top 10 Global Performers within just 3 years.With Joe's years of stock market experience and alternative thinking, he had quietly been getting educated in cryptocurrencies since early 2014 and was able to quit his day job, transitioning into his passion of investing and helping others grow and achieve financial freedom too… CCI is born.Over the past 8+ years, Joe and the CCI team, with a combined 64 years crypto experience, have helped thousands of day to day people transition from being ‘hope' to sophisticated investors with his proven 5 Pillar Investment System. In the process CCI has become the No. 1 rated crypto education business on TrustPilot and helped investors create over $56 million in profits to date and counting! To complement CCI, Joe founded CCI Capital at the start of 2023, a privately run multi-million dollar crypto investment fund.Joe has been featured on NASDAQ, Channel Ten, Channel Nine, Dollars With Sense TV, as well as speaking at a number of global events from Barclays Bank in London, Bitcoin and Blockchain Fair, alongside some of the biggest names in the space. He's been featured on a number of crypto documentaries, most notably The Bitcoin Field Guide alongside Bitboy.

Germany's Olaf Scholz is expected to lose a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, and Arm and Qualcomm's bitter legal feud over chip design licensing is heading to trial. The London Stock Exchange is on course for its worst year for departures since the financial crisis. Plus, investors' appetite for juicy returns has triggered a big boom on Wall Street in complex financial products. Mentioned in this podcast:Olaf Scholz faces confidence vote — and hopes to lose itWall Street's complex debt bonanza hits fastest pace since 2007London Stock Exchange suffers biggest exodus since financial crisisChip groups Arm and Qualcomm square off in high-stakes US trial ‘No political authority': South Korea's interim leader faces daunting taskSend us your questions for Swamp Notes! Write to ethan.plotkin@ft.com.The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revolut rejects the London Stock Exchange, citing high costs and low liquidity, favoring a U.S. listing. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees a surge in put options trading, signaling strategic market positioning. Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD faces potential price volatility ahead of launch. Bitcoin hits $106K, driven by market optimism and pro-crypto policies.RESOURCESMark Yuskohttps://youtu.be/VgqDMx_taRw?si=KkRoCzeD2RwvU07qMichael Saylorhttps://youtu.be/BYssGcjGZDc?si=RQJn-1X1lk5LKWamhttps://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/revolut-ceo-blast-london-stock-exchange-not-rational-for-ipo/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/12/16/black-rock-bitcoin-etf-put-options-at-30-35-price-levels-see-volume-spikehttps://fortune.com/crypto/2024/12/16/bitcoin-friendly-trump-statehouse-lobbying-public-pension-funds-treasuries-crypto/https://decrypt.co/296710/ripple-cto-warns-of-fomo-as-rlusd-stablecoin-prepares-for-market-debuthttps://decrypt.co/296686/bitcoin-climbs-to-105000-as-trump-trade-continues-to-drive-assets-higherSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Wardenhttps://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenvault-personal-managed-1device-annual?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNhttps://substack.com/@dcndailycryptonewshttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEMAIL USmatt@dailycryptonews.netsarah@dailycryptonews.net ——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.