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APAC stocks were mostly lower as the region took its cue from the losses stateside, where tech underperformed as AI-disruption concerns re-emerged, and logistics/industrials stocks were also pressured after Algorhythm Holdings (RIME) released its AI freight scaling tool.US President Trump said we have to make a deal with Iran and could reach a deal over the next month.US President Trump reiterated he is going to China in April and that Chinese President Xi will visit the US later this year, while he added the relationship with China is very good right now.European equity futures indicate an uneventful cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Thursday.Looking ahead, highlights include German Wholesale Prices (Jan), Swiss CPI (Jan), EZ Prelim Employment (Q4), GDP 2nd Estimate (Q4), US CPI (Jan), Speakers including ECB's de Guindos, BoE's Pill, Earnings from Moderna & NatWest.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

After a week in which we in London were blessed with a rare day in which the sun dared to poke its head out, today we will try to shed some light of our own on the big goings on in companies and markets at the moment. We kick off with a look at the breaking news of the day, the £10bn takeover of Schroders by US asset manager Nuveen. Chris Akers is here to discuss the deal, and the possible implications for the rest of the asset and wealth management sector, where there's been another big deal in recent days: unlisted wealth manager Evelyn Partners bought by NatWest. We'll also take a brief look at emerging market specialist Ashmore, which had interims out today and has rallied particularly hard of late.After that, we turn to our big read of the week, looking at the strain on public services and the consequences thereof. Mark Robinson will discuss why the private sector is playing a growing role in the provision of said services – in certain areas – and where they might be expected to take more of the slack in future.Finally, Mark will also look at US economic bellwether McDonalds, which reported some pretty good figures overnight. Is the economy firing on all cylinders, or are more people trading down when they eat out, or a bit of both? Mark will consider these factors as well as the figures themselves later on.Listen to more podcasts from Investors' Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeRead more:Schroders bought out in £10bn dealNatWest buys wealth manager in £2.7bn dealThe private stocks taking advantage of government failureMcDonald's beats expectations as sales hold upTimestamps:00:00: Intro01:24: Schroders takeover11:17: Privatisation22:14: McDonald'sInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todo preparado para la Conferencia de Seguridad de Munich que reúne este fin de semana a más de 60 jefes de Estado y de Gobierno. “Bajo destrucción” es el título del informe de 120 páginas que la Conferencia ha publicado en vísperas del evento y que sirve de base para los debates previstos hasta el domingo. Según el informe, el mundo ha entrado en una fase de políticas aplicadas “con bolas de demolición” en lugar de “reformas cuidadosas y correctivas” y señala directamente a EEUU. La eurozona crece un 1,5% en 2025 tras avanzar un 0,3% en el cuarto trimestre, según la segunda estimación publicada por Eurostat. Así, la economía de la región acumula nueve trimestres consecutivos de expansión. Continúa la presentación de resultados empresariales con el banco británico Natwest, L'Oréal, Safran y Norwegian, entre otros. Entrevistaremos a Claud Ricaud, Head of Marketing en España e Italia de Mattel, para hablar del pop-up de muñecas Collector en Madrid hasta el 14 de febrero y a Rubén Moreno, secretario general de Produlce, la Asociación Española del Dulce, para que nos cuente cómo el chocolate vuelve a destacar en San Valentín. Los temas de la actualidad, a debate con Isabel Giménez, directora de la Fundación de Estudios Bursátiles y Financieros.

With Microsoft shares down more than 15% year-to-date, Michelle zeros in on a debate that couldn't be timelier for investors. Microsoft splits Wall Street - one broker waves the red flag, another doubles down on AI-driven upside. Who’s right? Microsoft is at the heart of a sharp broker divide, with Melius Research downgrading the stock over free cash flow pressures while D.A. Davidson turns bullish on the AI ecosystem surrounding OpenAI. We unpack why one camp is worried about subscription growth and capital intensity, while the other sees long-term operating leverage from AI adoption. From the US to Japan, markets also react to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election win - and Warren Buffett’s winning Japan strategy. Our UP or DOWN segment checks in on Montage Technology, Novo Nordisk, NatWest, and Oracle amid volatile global trading. Plus, local market movers on the STI and a surprising box office twist in today’s Last Word, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode looks at what happens when brands forget who they're for. We start with Prestat, the old Piccadilly chocolatier that lost its way after being bought by venture capital, cutting range, pushing expensive boxes and drifting from the customers who loved it. From there we discuss Bass securing the first UK trademark, NatWest chasing “mass affluence”, and why understanding your market still beats clever strategy every time.   [The book referenced towards the end of the episode is called How Africa Works: Success and Failure on The World's Last Developmental Frontier by Joe Studwell.]

Unicredit, NatWest, Novo Nordisk, STMicroelectronics y Stellantis, bajo la lupa de Pablo García, director general de Divacons Alphavalue.

Campaign LOVES a pitch story, and the tail end of last year was very busy with many pitches taking place or being won right up to the final week. WPP won the £1.5bn government media pitch and the expanded review for Jaguar Land Rover, as well as media for Kenvue, while Publicis Groupe picked up the creative for the consumer healthcare company. Aviva's creative account went to Saatchi & Saatchi and the shortlist for IKEA was announced with Just Eat also yet to conclude. In this episode, Campaign digs into the state of new business last year, and where the opportunities lie in 2026, examining which sectors and disciplines will likely see more pitches over the next 12 months.Tech and multimedia editor Lucy Shelley hosts the episode featuring Campaign's editor-in-chief Gideon Spanier, data journalist for Campaign Red Jamie Rossouw and deputy news editor, Marianne Calnan-Holland.Further reading:The CMO Outlook 2026UK new-business rankings: latest 2025Two-thirds of CMOs 'definitely' pitching in next 12 monthsMars to switch $1.7bn media account out of WPPNatWest picks IPG as it consolidates media and creative accountSantander appoints Publicis to global creative and media businessStarling banks on network media agency after three-way contestPublicis agency swipes Monzo media account after BBH creative winAsda confirms media and creative agency appointmentsPublicis scoops Coca-Cola media in North AmericaComing up in the Campaign calendar: Brand Film Awards: deadline on 15 January Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny Higgins is a Scottish Banker and Former CEO of RBS, Bank of Scotland and Tesco Bank. He is also the chairman of a portfolio of companies. He's a lover of Art and Poetry. He is also my good friend.Benny Higgins grew up in Toryglen tower blocks, captained Celtic's youth team, and became a defining force in modern Scottish business — from CEO of RBS during the NatWest takeover, to building Tesco Bank from the ground up. But what makes Benny different is the paradox: a numbers man with a lifelong devotion to poetry, art, and culture — and a Glaswegian accent that never moved an inch.We recorded this in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, a place that shaped Benny as a 10-year-old at his first ever art competition — and still represents the thread running through his life: curiosity, pride, and the desire to win.We get into Celtic, class, and leadership… the reality of boardrooms at scale… why he hires through trust over “perfect CVs”… and the stories you genuinely couldn't script: Maya Angelou, the Golden Globes, Soho, and a cocktail named after his fifth wife Sharon.Why Kelvingrove is symbolic to Benny's origin storyToryglen tower blocks: toughness, community, and confidence through footballCeltic youth captaincy and the first leadership lessons that stuck“I just wanted to win”: the mindset behind academic dominanceActuarial exams in 2.5 years (when the average was ~7)RBS context + how the NatWest hostile takeover happenedBuilding Tesco Bank from scratch: 140 people → 5,000 → 8m customersHiring “the best people I knew” and why trust beats processSocial mobility: money, identity, and why he treats everyone the sameSoho stories: tailors, members clubs, and the “Higgins No.5” cocktailThe Golden Globes: Jon Hamm photo… taken by Bradley CooperLunch with Maya Angelou: poetry, Burns, and an unforgettable momentWhat people think is true about him (but isn't)What's next — and the ambition that still drives himGuestBenny Higgins — former senior leader at RBS, creator of Tesco Bank, chair/board roles across culture and business.Subscribe on YouTube + hit the bellFollow the podcast on Spotify/Apple: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrMJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/davidmcintoshjrFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcintoshjr/If you enjoyed this give me a follow:Sponsor — Slater Menswear (Made To Order)Quick shoutout to Slater Menswear's Made To Order service — they've been part of some of the biggest moments in my own origin story: first job interview suit, first corporate role, big talks, and now sitting across from guests I genuinely admire. They measure you properly, you choose every detail, and you get a suit that actually feels like it fits the life you're stepping into.If you've got a moment coming up — wedding, promotion, graduation, or a first interview — check out Slaters Made To Order. It's a belter.

Episode 43: David Edwards — Cracking the Code on Strategic Workforce PlanningDavid Edwards has spent decades transforming strategic workforce planning from organisational afterthought into boardroom priority. Currently Head of Workforce Planning at Ericsson and founder of consultancy Dark Artistry, he's built SWP functions inside global enterprises including NatWest, where he created an internal mobility programme that saved over 500 roles from redundancy. His forthcoming book, The Strategic Workforce Planning Handbook (Kogan Page, January 2026), has earned endorsements from Dave Ulrich and David Green. In this conversation, he challenges conventional thinking about what SWP actually is—and crucially, what it isn't.What We CoverWhy SWP Remains Reactive—and How to Change ThatEdwards argues that for most organisations, SWP is still "a reactive process to the setting of budgets." The real opportunity lies in extending the window for workforce preparation—moving from crisis-mode redeployment to proactive talent readiness. At NatWest, this meant identifying at-risk employees months earlier, creating genuine career pathways rather than scrambling at redundancy notices.Planning for Strategic Workforce, Not Whole WorkforceOne standout from the recent SWP Conference was Roche's methodology: rather than planning for everyone, they focus on workforce segments that are strategically critical right now. Edwards adds a counterintuitive twist—declining workforce segments deserve equal attention, as they represent the talent pool for emerging demand.Workforce Risk as the Underused LeverWith CEO tenures averaging seven years and remuneration tied to short-term results, long-term workforce stewardship gets squeezed out. Edwards suggests reframing around risk: "What is the risk the workforce poses to the successful execution of even short-term business strategy?"The £50,000 Question: Reskilling vs RedundancyFinancial Services Skills Commission research shows reskilling saves nearly £50,000 per person compared to redundancy-and-rehire cycles. Yet most organisations default to firing. Edwards connects this to mental wellbeing—having been made redundant himself, he's passionate about proving there's a better way.Key Quote"It is not so much planning strategically for the whole workforce, but planning for the workforce which is at this moment in time strategic."Practical Tips for SWP PractitionersStart using labour market data immediately—it creates compelling stories that move business leaders.Build multiple future scenarios rather than one fragile plan.Focus on workforce segments critical to current strategy, including those in decline.Frame workforce challenges as business risk, not HR administration.What David is Working OnThe Strategic Workforce Planning Handbook publishing 3rd January 2026 (UK)—pre-order at koganpage.com/SWPHLaunching Dark Artistry consultancy offering masterclasses and advisory retainersSpeaking at People Analytics World Zurich (February 2026)About David EdwardsDavid Edwards is Head of Workforce Planning at Ericsson and founder of Dark Artistry Ltd. He previously spent over six years at NatWest building their strategic workforce management capability, and served as Advisory Services Director at Visier. A member of the Workforce Planning Institute's Global Standards Committee, he's a recognised speaker and mental health champion.Resources MentionedDeloitte Insights: Is It Time to Break Workforce Planning Out of Its Silo?McKinsey: HR's Transformative Role in an Agentic FutureFinancial Services Skills Commission: Research on reskilling cost savingsRoche and Sade Benjamin (American Airlines): SWP Conference presentationsAs ever—big thanks to our sponsors: https://lightcast.io

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Marg Jobling: From Chemistry to CMO In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, we sit down with Marg Jobling, CMO of NatWest Group, to explore her unconventional journey from growing up in Sunderland and studying chemistry to leading marketing for one of the UK's largest financial institutions. Marg shares how serendipity and curiosity shaped her career, from lab coats at Unilever to spearheading campaigns and customer experiences for 19 million NatWest customers. With insights on leadership, technology, and living with purpose, Marg's story is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.

Situated in the former NatWest building on the High Street, The White Company opened its doors on the 10th November. The luxury retail brand chose Petersfield as its newest branch after being approached by the new landlord James Duffy. Store manager and local resident Vicki says that the people of Petersfield have been very welcoming and she is excited for what the store can bring to the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the latest episode of CFA UK's Climate Change Podcast, John Teahan, CFA speaks to Maria Carvalho, Head of Climate Economics and Data, NatWest. Maria outlines the critical role of investment in supporting sustainable agriculture and alleviating the challenges faced by farmers from accelerating climate change. They explore the tension between portfolio decarbonisation and real-world decarbonisation, emphasising how financial institutions can support farmers transitioning to more sustainable practices. From the evolving regulatory framework to the impact of climate change on farming, get the lay of the land on what the future of agriculture could mean for you.

In this episode, we have Mark Marshall, whose story is as raw as it is inspiring. From a rebellious teen forced to repair a farmer's land to becoming one of the UK's most recognisable names in landscaping and social media, Mark's journey is a testament to grit, reinvention, and passion. He opens up about losing loved ones, battling burnout, and the powerful decision to turn pain into purpose through creativity.We dive deep into the realities behind “influencer” life — from lengthy brand negotiations with giants like Makita and NatWest, to the unseen hours, pressure, and reinvention it takes to stay relevant. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or someone chasing your next chapter, this episode proves that success isn't about where you start, but how you keep evolving.

Building Legacy Through Transparency with Duncan Kreeger, CEO of TAB”In this inspiring episode, Eldin Hasa sits down with Duncan Kreeger, founder and CEO of TAB, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Duncan shares his journey from launching his first business as a teenager to leading one of the UK's fastest-growing property finance companies, renowned for transparency, innovation, and accessibility in real estate investment.Listeners will discover how Duncan's life philosophy—rooted in humility, kindness, and continuous learning—has shaped both his leadership style and approach to success. He reflects on the power of treating others with respect, staying open to improvement, and striving to do more each day, whether in business, family, or community.Through heartfelt stories and real-world insights, Duncan unpacks how small daily adjustments, emotional intelligence, and a service-driven mindset create long-term impact. Beyond numbers and milestones, this episode celebrates the human side of business: legacy built on character, empathy, and relentless curiosity.Key themes:The mindset behind lasting entrepreneurshipHow transparency redefines trust in businessLeadership through humility and continuous self-improvementBalancing ambition with family and purposeDuncan's story is a masterclass in building success through integrity, adaptability, and heart.Bio:Duncan Kreeger, Founder & CEO, TABDuncan Kreeger is a property finance founder, dad of four, and straight-talking entrepreneur who's spent over two decades building businesses in real estate lending and investment.He started TAB in 2018 with a simple goal: make property finance faster, fairer, and more transparent. Since then, TAB has originated over £650 million in loans, backed by institutions like NatWest and AB CarVal and launched TAB Market, a platform opening up fractional property ownership to everyday investors. But behind the numbers is a bigger story, one of grit, reinvention, and building legacy through action. Duncan brings honesty, energy, and clarity to every conversation, whether he's talking funding rounds, fatherhood, or the real lessons behind entrepreneurship.TAB website: https://tabhq.com/

US to probe China's 2020 trade compliance while Trump has "terminated" all trade talks with CanadaDespite this, APAC bourses firmer as the region focuses on confirmation of a Trump-Xi meeting next weekDXY firmer but rangebound, USD/JPY tested 153.00Fixed benchmarks remain subdued, USTs await CPICrude pulled back from Thursday's rally, XAU is indecisiveLooking ahead, highlights include UK Retail Sales (Sep), EZ, UK & US Flash PMIs (Oct), US CPI (Sep), (Suspended Releases: US Build Permits & US New Home Sales), CBR Policy Announcement, European Council (23rd-24th), Moody's Credit Review on France, Speakers including ECB's Cipollone & Nagel, Earnings from NatWest, Porsche, Sanofi, Eni, Saab, Procter & GambleClick for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In the latest episode of the pod Andy & Amelia are talking about the latest stories that are important to you and your money. Including:  NatWest £175 switch Nationwide 3x£175 switch The state of the nations financial wellbeing Ethical banking: where do you stand? For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats 00:00 Intro 01:04 NatWest switch 08:22 Nationwide switch 17:12 Financial wellbeing 23:19 Ethical banking ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

​A woman spared jail for lacing a bottle of coke with laxatives which left a man with severe diarrhoea boasted on Facebook she was free within hours of leaving court.The 38-year-old poured more than half a bottle of lactulose into the fizzy drink which was then guzzled by the unsuspecting victim.Also in today's podcast, a rugby referee rushed to hospital after almost collapsing during a match is warning others not to ignore their body if they are not feeling right.He was officiating a tie between Duke of York School in Dover and King's Rochester in Medway when he began struggling just minutes after kick-off.There are calls for more of us to have conversations about organ donation as figures reveal 120 people from Kent have died while on the transplant list over the last decade.Numbers given to the KentOnline Podcast also show 118 people from the county received potentially life-saving surgery over the past year.A hairdresser is cutting her losses and has transformed her salon into a private healthcare clinic in Sittingbourne - with the help of a former client.She's been in the hair industry for 40 years but says the salon had become unprofitable in recent years so she made the “devastating” decision to close it.And, a “nurturing and inclusive” music school for youngsters with special needs is set to move into its new home.Specialist college SupaJam will set up shop at the former NatWest building in Swanley next year – you can hear from their CEO about who they are and what they do.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should we worry that all our AI infrastructure will be owned by US firms? How can we turn schools and colleges into the drivers of economic recovery? How much of education and investment power should be transferred from Westminster to mayors?  Steph and Robert speak with Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England about his influential report on boosting regional prosperity No other British bank has helped more businesses get started than NatWest. Whatever your idea, it doesn't have to be perfect, just start! Search ‘NatWest Business Accounts'. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the Reform leader's tax arrangements? Do the party leaders really publish their tax returns? Has there ever been a financially dodgier Prime Minister than Winston Churchill? Robert and Steph speak to tax expect and friend of the show, Dan Neidle. No other British bank has helped more businesses get started than NatWest. Whatever your idea, it doesn't have to be perfect, just start! Search ‘NatWest Business Accounts'. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do politicians hang out with billionaires? Are they a problem for democracy? What happens when a wealthy venture capitalist starts lobbying British institutions? Steph and Robert look at how the mega-rich have their fingers in everything from art to politics and discuss why it matters. Visit https://www.gov.uk/teach in further education to find out more. No other British bank has helped more businesses get started than NatWest. Whatever your idea, it doesn't have to be perfect, just start! Search ‘NatWest Business Accounts'. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is Nigel Farage inspired by when it comes to Reform's plans for the economy? What does Starmer's reshuffle mean for business, skills and employment law? And which minister refused to move? Robert and Steph discuss the aftermath of reshuffles and defections. No other British bank has helped more businesses get started than NatWest. Whatever your idea, it doesn't have to be perfect, just start! Search ‘NatWest Business Accounts'. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much is Reeves to blame for surging government borrowing costs? Has she made another error by maximising uncertainty with the long wait to the budget? How could she mend public finances? Robert and Steph discuss why this coming budget could be the most important of the parliament. No other British bank has helped more businesses get started than NatWest. Whatever your idea, it doesn't have to be perfect, just start! Search ‘NatWest Business Accounts'. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Udermann and Mark Gutierrez, farmers at the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, join Ian Welsh to share how they and their colleagues across the state are restoring soil, cutting input costs and building resilience. They discuss the power of peer-to-peer mentorship, practical tools for soil health, and why profitability and sustainability can go hand in hand.   This interview was recorded at the recent future of food and beverage forum in Minneapolis. We'll be continuing the conversation on farmer collaboration and climate resilience at thesustainable commodities and landscapes forum in Amsterdam on 21-22 October. Join the likes of Henkel, Mars, Danone, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Diageo, Nestlé, HSBC, NatWest, Standard Chartered, Ferrero, Asahi and many more. Click here for information on how to get involved.

Is economic policy or economic messaging more important? What single “mission” should energise the whole government? How does Trump cut taxes for the super rich and keep the support of the low-income earners? Steph and Robert discuss with Professor Mariana Mazzucato, author of Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism. No other British bank has helped more businesses get started than NatWest. Whatever your idea, it doesn't have to be perfect, just start! Search ‘NatWest Business Accounts'. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

rWotD Episode 3039: 2002 NatWest Series Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 29 August 2025, is 2002 NatWest Series.The 2002 NatWest Series was a One Day International cricket tri-series sponsored by the National Westminster Bank that took place in England between 27 June and 13 July 2002. The series involved the national teams of England, India and Sri Lanka. Ten matches were played in total, with each team playing one another thrice during the group stage. The teams which finished in the top two positions following the group stages qualified for the final, which India won by defeating England at Lord's on 13 July by 2 wickets. Preceding the series, England played Sri Lanka in a three Test series, while following the series, India played England in a four Test series.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:12 UTC on Friday, 29 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 2002 NatWest Series on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

Significant Risk Transfers or SRTs have been a crucial part of balance sheet management for banks and an attractive investment class within private credit for credit investors looking for alternatives to public credit markets. Demystifying SRTs and understanding the process and evaluation of these assets is crucial for credit investors. In this episode of the Credit Crunch podcast, Mahesh Bhimalingam, Global Head of Credit Strategy at Bloomberg Intelligence hosts an investor, Matthew Moniot, Head of Credit Risk Sharing at ManGroup and a seller, James Plunkett, Head of Capital and Risk Distribution at Natwest along with Lento Tang, Senior Bank Analyst who has published a survey on SRTs, in a highly informative podcast. The Credit Crunch podcast is part of BI's FICC Focus series. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

A man has been injured following reports of a serious attack in Herne Bay.Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to Hampton Pier Avenue yesterday evening.Also in today's podcast, footage has been released of a traffic warden being attacked in Gravesend, as staff speak out about the abuse they are facing.An investigation by KentOnline has found enforcement officers are putting up with daily threats, assaults and racism.People living in a village near Dartford fear it could be split in two if plans to reform local councils in Kent are given the go ahead.Bosses in Medway have revealed how they think devolution could look in future - with a map showing Wilmington falling into two different unitary authority areas.A Kent MP says he wants to challenge the perception that we live in an unsafe society as crime rates are actually falling.Tris Osborne says it might not seem the case as more visible offences like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are increasing.The owners of a café and bar in Tonbridge are hoping to convert an old bank vault inside into a new nightlife space.The Market House opened in the former NatWest on the High Street last August.Gillingham have extended their unbeaten run under manager Gareth Ainsworth to 17 games.They beat top of the table Crewe Alexandra 1-nil at Priestfield on Saturday.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Iain Pyle, Fund Manager at Shires Income, for a comprehensive discussion about the investment trust that currently provides investors with a 5.3% yield.This is a podcast for UK equity enthusiasts.We start by exploring the Shires Income approach to achieving a market-beating yield for investors, touching on the portfolio's composition and key objectives.Find out more about Shires Income here.Shires Income is one of the few UK equity income trusts to trade at a premium recently – we ask Iain what he believes the driving factor behind this is.Iain naturally moves on to the trust's screening and the types of stocks the managers seek out for inclusion in the portfolio. We discuss balancing an attractive yield with growth and the key attributes Shires require in their portfolio companies.Shires Income has a notable weighting to fixed income assets, such as preference shares, and we dedicate a segment to the benefits of holding these assets.Iain provides a deeply insightful breakdown of a selection of Shire's portfolio companies, really lifting the lid on their investment thesis and what the team likes about the companies.Companies covered include Greggs, NatWest, Morgan Sindall and Midwich.Iain finishes by outlining what excites him the most about the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Trump said he spoke with Fed Chair Powell on rates and the meeting was productive, while he noted that there was no tension and he repeated several times that he believes Powell will do the right thing.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US is in a pretty good place with China on trade, and he will talk to China about them buying sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran.Thailand's acting PM said escalation and progression of military exchanges with Cambodia is moving towards war.APAC stocks were lower after the mixed performance in the US; European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures unchanged after the cash market finished with gains of 0.2% on Thursday.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Retail Sales, German Ifo, US Durable Goods, Atlanta Fed GDPNow, ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters, Earnings from SGS, Rightmove, NatWest, Volkswagen, Eni, Centene, AutoNation & AON.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

This week, we're bringing you inside REG Connect 2025 - a game-changing event that shook up the Manchester business scene in all the right ways. I'm joined by Ngozi Weller and Wayne Bennett, the powerhouses behind it, to talk about how they pulled it off, why it matters, and what needs to happen next if we're serious about racial equity in business. It's honest, energetic and full of the kind of chat that gets people thinking (and doing).Highlights:(07:40) Why this event couldn't afford to fail(19:15) From 50 to 200 – they showed up(32:58) Ngozi confronts award show's lack of diversity(01:03:00) We don't have a pipeline problem(01:10:30) Don't DIY racial equity - here's where to startFeatured Resources & Connections:View the full event details here: REG Connect 2025 – Event PageProfessor Monder Ram, Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) at Aston Business School, co-authored the NatWest-backed report: “Time To Change: A Blueprint for Advancing the UK's Ethnic Minority Businesses”.Wayne Bennett, Director of Made4Tech Global, specialises in recruiting diverse professionals across Technology, Business Change, and Transformation roles. Contact Wayne to learn more or connect directly.Ngozi Weller, Director at Aurora Inc., helps organisations embed meaningful diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their culture and strategy. Reach out to Ngozi for tailored DEI support.Download the recent Aurora Whitepaper ‘Breaking The Brown Glass Ceiling – Unlocking Racial Diversity in Business Leadership' by Ngozi Weller Official REG Connect 2025 Photos - The watermarked event photos are now live:

As economic conditions deteriorate, fears of redundancy and anxiety regarding the cost of living once again grip the UK. Financial wellbeing is a key pillar of wider health and wellbeing. Sadly, it's often overlooked by employers striving to tick the box of colleague wellbeing in the most efficient way possible. Having struggled with debt through his twenties and thirties, Peter Komolafe is today a qualified financial advisor. He has harnessed his personal experience to help ordinary people create financial security through positive financial habits. In 2020, he founded Conversation of Money (a YouTube Channel and weekly Podcast) to have conversations he wished someone had had with him when he was younger. Following his delivery of a compelling session at the IoIC festival in 2023, in this conversation, Jen, Dom and Cat chat with Peter about the link between financial wellbeing and engagement and explore how internal communicators can help alleviate monetary worries.   About Peter Komolafe Peter Komolafe is a best-selling author, award-winning content creator, financial expert, and TV presenter with 18 years' experience in the financial services industry. He's worked across retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management with some of the UK's top institutions, including NatWest, MetLife, St. James's Place, and Investec. In 2020, Peter launched Conversation of Money, a platform that's helped tens of thousands of people make smarter financial decisions through engaging videos and podcasts. His YouTube channel has over 60,000 subscribers, more than 4 million views, and he's become a trusted voice in the media, regularly appearing on shows like Lorraine, Steph's Packed Lunch, and Channel 4's Secret Spender, as well as Sky News and major national papers.   Find Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkomolafe/ Peter's website: https://peterkomolafe.com/ Peter's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/conversationofmoney Peter's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cry36NzOhlsg7R2uuhDAp    

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace surgery, and expert take — all in one.

✈️ Emma Henderson MBE is a transformative speaker, award-winning CEO, and one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide.With over 30 years of aviation experience, she brings powerful, real-world lessons on resilient leadership, high-stakes decision-making, and leading teams through turbulence—both literal and figurative.From flying aircraft at 37,000 feet to founding the celebrated Project Wingman during the pandemic, Emma has become a trusted voice in developing authentic, human-centric leadership cultures. Her "captain's mindset" equips leaders to make fast, confident decisions, build trust, and adapt in high-pressure environments.Her bestselling book GROUNDED distills these lessons into a practical framework for success in business and life. As an Aviation Ambassador and MBE honouree for services to charity, she's inspired top organisations like NatWest, EDF, Boeing, and the NHS.

"Fundamentally, I'd like to hit the reset button on how we break down silos within organisations so that we can work collaboratively to solve for brilliant customer journeys and brilliant customer experiences." - Claire Moyles, Marketing Director at Sainsbury's Bank

In the latest episode of the pod Andy and Amelia are talking about the latest stories that are important to you and your money. Including:  July savings update - including best rates Up to £175 on offer with NatWest switch 3 savers, 50k in premium bonds: 1 year update And more! For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats 00:00 Intro 01:00 Latest poll results 02:00 NatWest switch offer 08:57 July savings update 22:17 3 savers, 50K premium bonds update  ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

The Royal Bank of Scotland was once the biggest bank in the world. Then, hubris got the best of it. During the financial crisis the UK government spent £46bn to bail out the bank. Seventeen years and a rebrand to NatWest Group later, the government just sold its last shares in it and officially ended the country's “bailout era”. The FT's Akila Quinio analyses what this means for the economy and for NatWest. Clips from ABC News, BBC, NBC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:The RBS story: how the world's biggest bank was nationalised and then rebornNatWest's freedom dividend has already been cashedNatWest must not forget its chequered past- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Akila Quinio on X (@akilazoe). Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabine VdL talks to Lou Smith, a true trailblazer in the world of financial services and insurance. In today's episode, we'll dive into Lou's incredible journey, explore the vision behind Neuron, and discuss the key takeaways from the latest report that insurance providers need to consider.    KEY TAKEAWAYS We all have moments in life where the last thing we want to look at is out credit rating and history, but those things can affect how you access financial services in the future. Lou was part of the team that delivered the first end-to-end mortgage renewal online, started to break down investments and getting it to the hands of the many rather than the few. Everybody says insurance is behind the rest of the financial services industry, and it's a funny statement. It doesn't matter. What I'm seeing in insurance in the last 5-6 years is that this conversation has circled around about what do we do? But in the last 12-18 months I've seen a passion for how do now think about using digital, distribution models, digital, analytics and AI and thinking of all of those things together and deliver distribution models that start to move industry forward. The challenge is always in leadership, culture and change adoption. This is because it's really difficult to step into an unknown and think it's going to be better than what you're doing today. You want to power people with the data and capabilities so they can do what they're brilliant at, which is focusing on the best product and position for their client. Neuron and others enable brokers to do that. You also want to attract a new generation into the brokering sector, but rather than have them focus on the admin of that sector, they should be having great conversations with clients. All the work we're doing enables brokers to do that.   BEST MOMENTS ‘When starting my career I had a real passion for how to make the services we were offering more successful for clients and customers.'‘We care about the customer and making financial data accessible to you through the narratives we use.'‘I'd love to say this was all planned out, we didn't call it anything or know what it looked like, we just started to bring data and technologies together to build ‘workflow' and that's now become cool.'‘We want to be the easiest, most predictable and consistent broker to work with.'   ABOUT THE GUEST Louise (or Lou) Smith is a trailblazer in the financial services and insurance industries, with a career spanning leadership roles across digital transformation, data, product innovation, distribution, technology, and operations.  Her journey has been marked by groundbreaking achievements, including delivering the UK's first steps into digital distribution at Barclays, leading the digital transformation of the Royal Bank of Scotland (including NatWest) during its turnaround to profitability, and becoming the first-ever Chief Digital Officer at Lloyd's of London.  Currently, Louise is at the helm of Neuron, a transformative initiative aimed at redefining the insurance and financial services landscape. Through Neuron, she is driving innovation, collaboration, and growth, focusing on creating a more connected and customer-centric industry. WTWCO LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Paul Doyle in court over Liverpool FC parade crash Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her master recordings Trump US to doubles steel import tariffs to 50 Trump accuses China of violating tariff truce British woman accused of drug offences appears in Sri Lanka court Wynne Evans to leave BBC radio show after Strictly controversy Treasury sells final NatWest shares 17 years after bailout Trump says Elon Musk not really leaving in Oval Office farewell King Charles gifted Rolls Royce for coronation, official register reveals M A S H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

Get Noticed! Send a text.Charlie Taylor shares the story of KASK Wines, a Bristol wine bar focused on natural, organic wines that emerged from his own allergic reactions to commercial alcohol products containing numerous toxins.• Walking away from a corporate career in Dubai to pursue entrepreneurial dreams• The shock of learning that commercial wines can contain 60-70 different toxins• Pivoting during COVID lockdown by delivering wine samples and hosting virtual tastings• Creating a pub-like atmosphere where wine happens to be the main product• Navigating the mental health challenges of entrepreneurship• Joining the NatWest Accelerator to regain focus and develop growth strategies*Disclaimer: Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of NatWest.NatWest Accelerators Grow Your BusinessNatWest Accelerators: Connections, locations, and guidance to inspire you to grow your business.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to my free newsletter https://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Get Noticed! Send a text.How did an unnoticed and under-appreciated magazine editor in Wales overcome the challenges of building a multi million pound content agency  serving major shopping centres across the UK?In this episode:How Charlotte Laing transitioned from a freelancer to leading a team of over 50 people.The importance of storytelling in marketing and how to create engaging content that resonates with audiences.Strategies for scaling a business, including the challenges of recruitment, cash flow management, and maintaining quality as the team grows.Insights on navigating the competitive landscape of the agency world and how to stand out against larger firms.The role of AI in content creation and how to leverage technology while keeping the human touch in storytelling.Charlotte also discusses her experience with the NatWest Accelerator program and the value of community support for entrepreneurs. *Disclaimer: Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of NatWest.Sponsored by NatWest Accelerator.Build a path to growth as unique as your business.NatWest Accelerators Grow Your BusinessNatWest Accelerators: Connections, locations, and guidance to inspire you to grow your business.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to my free newsletter https://www.theunnoticedentrepreneur.com/

Interview with Erim Kaur:Erim Kaur is the founder of the hair and beard care brand ByErim and a beauty influencer. Erim's career did not start in the haircare industry. Early in her professional life, Erim worked as a social media consultant for various companies. It wasn't until she founded ByErim that her professional work with hair started. Erim lost her mother at just eight years old to cancer. This life experience and the absence of such a prominent figure in Erim's life is what perpetuated her love for hair. Since then, Erim has looked at hair as a way of preserving the beauty and significance of her mother's hair while holding family traditions close to her heart. Her mother was not the only female figure in her life who cared about hair. Erim's journey began with her Dhadi or grandmother. She was a woman of tradition, with a treasure trove of magical remedies passed down through generations. Erim's relationship with her grandmother is where she learned to create the formulas that would soon be used in her own hair products. It took Erim fifteen years to create the perfect formula but today she is the owner of this luxury hair care brand built on the foundation of love, loss, and a deeply personal journey. ByErim features a variety of hair and beard products, including oils, scrubs, and accessories. On top of her successful business, Erim also uses her social media pages to form online connections. She views herself as an older sister for those who grew up without a mum or sisters. Erim's career has taken off both on social media and behind the scenes. In 2022 she won the Natwest & Telegraph's #1 Female Entrepreneur to Watch award. Links:https://www.byerim.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erimkaur/ https://www.instagram.com/erim/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/celebrity-hairstylist-matt-benns-shares-how-he-styled-charli-xcxs-dreamy-gothic-waves-for-the-2025-met-gala/ https://www.thetease.com/heres-how-celebrity-hairstylist-randy-stodghill-styled-angela-bassetts-curls-for-her-met-gala-debut/ Rate The Look:Coco Jones Gabrielle Union Ego NwodimMegan Thee StallionMore from TheTease.com:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: