Podcast appearances and mentions of simon french

Anyone with money faces a dilemma right now. Where do you invest it? Historically it's been quite simple. If you are prepared to take risks, buy shares. If you want to play it safe, buy government bonds because, although the returns can be quite slim, you know major economies, like the US, will always repay their debt. But now bonds aren't such a safe choice. Last week Donald Trump did a u-turn on his highest tariff levels because US government bonds were being sold off, pushing up the interest the government has to pay to attract buyers. In short, the cost of servicing debt was sky-rocketing for the US government.It was a pivotal moment. Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Panmure Liberu, describes how there's less confidence in US net now and investors are looking to Europe as a safer place to see a return on their investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump wants big tariffs on US imports, and the countries affected are threatening retaliation - it's the beginning of a trade war, with China, Canada, Mexico, the EU and others weighing in. So how does Britain ride this out? Can Keir Starmer's government find ways not to get caught in the crossfire, and maybe even benefit from not being high on Donald Trump's target list? Or do we need to get onside with the non-US nations in this fight for the future of global commerce? Simon French, chief economist and head of research at Panmure Liberum, takes Phil and Roger through the UK's options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are joined by trailbuilder and creator of Hardline Tasmania, Simon French. From working as a cancer nurse to becoming a world-class trail builder, Simon has transformed Tasmania into a mountain biking destination, bringing Red Bull Hardline to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time. In this episode, Simon shares his story and takes us behind the scenes of Hardline Tasmania—what it took to bring the event to life, the challenges of designing one of the toughest courses on the planet, and how he balances progression with rider safety. We also dive into the role of bike parks in growing the sport, the fine line between risk and reward for young riders, and his lessons from years of shaping the future of mountain biking. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Simon French. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Simon on Instagram @simon.frenchy, @maydenabikepark @mysticbikepark. Podcast Stuff Listener Offers Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it's a win win. Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Maydena Bike Park

Panmure Liberum Chief Economist Simon French joins host Merryn Somerset Webb and senior reporter John Stepek to discuss why boosting the UK's growth should start with encouraging North Sea oil and gas production. The book Simon recommends at the end of the interview is called Digital Minimalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilt yields are surging, straining government finances and raising fears of tax rises or spending cuts. But is this a UK-specific problem? And will the Bank of England be forced to respond? We're joined by Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at investment bank Panmure Liberum. Simon writes on economics for The Times and previously worked in senior government roles at the UK cabinet office. And in today's Dumb Question of the Week, we ask: Why does the government need fiscal rules? --- Thank you to Raisin UK for sponsoring this episode. Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use online savings platform, with savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and building societies. Simply register, apply to open as many accounts as you like, and manage everything with a single login. Elevate your savings game today. What's more, for a limited time only, you can receive a £100 bonus when you register and fund your first savings account with a minimum of £10,000 using the code "SAVINGS100". For more details, please visit the link: raisin.co.uk/pensioncraft ---Get in touch

Hard times and hard choices, but the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, seems determined to inflict pain on consumers, taxpayers and businesses in the short term, to plug what she says is a £40bn hole in the nation's finances. But does she need to? And is she going to hit the right targets, given that she has boxed herself in by committing not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance on employees? And is recalculating national debt by taking into account assets a sensible way of allowing her to borrow more - without spooking lenders? Simon French, Chief Economist and Head or Research at Panmure Liberum, tells Phil and Roger what she could and should do in Labour's first budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week David is joined by former Bank of England Chief economist and now chief executive of the Royal Society for Arts, Andy Haldane and Simon French, Managing Director and Head of Research at Panmure Gordon. Between them they discuss the state of the economy, the latest GDP figures, whether the latest budget will do anything for growth and what exactly has been the US Biden experiment...

In this special episode of the Money podcast, David and Michael are joined by Simon French, Managing Director, Head of Research at Panmure Gordon, to discuss what might be the last fiscal event before a general election. Did the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, blow the budget or did he manage to pull a rabbit out of the hat?

On today's episode, Ian King discusses the government's record financial surplus last month with economist Simon French.He also speaks to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport about their latest figures.And optimism among British businesses is on the up - Ian chats to the Boston Consulting Group about their annual survey.

We talk through the challenges facing the Labour Party after Keir Starmer's U-turn on a £28 billion green spending pledge attracted criticism with Labour strategist John McTernan. He says Labour needs to get radical, meanwhile former Tory donor Nick Candy tells Bloomberg its time for a change in government.Plus, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon and former Cabinet staffer Simon French tells us what he makes of news Jeremy Hunt seems to be coming round to calls for a British ISA. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of Conversations with Panmure Gordon, Gary Robinson, Joint Fund Manager at Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust join Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research. They delve into the dynamics of growth within developed markets. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the economic and valuation cycles, analysis on the ten largest private company holdings and the pivotal role of Artificial intelligence (AI). Furthermore, the conversation offers valuable insights into Baillie Gifford's strategic priorities over the coming year and more.In the latest episode of Conversations with Panmure Gordon, Gary Robinson, Joint Fund Manager at Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust join Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research. They delve into the dynamics of growth within developed markets. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the economic and valuation cycles, analysis on the ten largest private company holdings and the pivotal role of Artificial intelligence (AI). Furthermore, the conversation offers valuable insights into Baillie Gifford's strategic priorities over the coming year and more.

All too many commentators on the UK economy are “default decliners,” according to Simon French, chief economist and head of research at UK investment bank Panmure Gordon: there's nothing they can't put a lousy spin on.French and Janus Henderson portfolio manager Laura Foll join this week's Merryn Talks Money to share their UK economic outlook for 2024. The data on the British economy isn't looking bad at all, French says—certainly not as bad as the numbers coming out of Germany.They also discuss their expectations for house prices and what sectors look promising right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Ian King speaks to Simon French, from Panmure Gordon about fears of a recession and improved retail sales.Richard Donnell - Executive Director of Research at Zoopla - discusses a pick-up in housing activity.And Ian interviews Amine Raji, the founder and chief executive of Spore.bio, about a device that can detect bacteria in food, drink, and cosmetic products.

Ian King discusses the latest wages and employment data with Simon French, Chief Economist and Managing Director at Panmure Gordon.Mid-contract price rises linked to inflation for mobile, broadband and TV plans could be banned under new proposals from the regulator. Ofcom wants wants payment increases to be spelt out when you first agree to the deal. Ian speaks with Richard Tang, Chief Executive of Zen Internet to find out what it means for the industry.And Unilever says it's "surprised" and "disappointed" by an allegation it's been misleading shoppers with its environmental claims. The competition watchdog is investigating the company for exaggerating how "natural" its products are.

Welcome to our latest episode featuring Simon French. As the visionary owner of Dirt Art, Simon has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the mountain biking scene in Australia. His crowning achievement, Maydena Bike Park, stands as a testament to his dedication and skill, attracting thrill-seekers from all corners of the globe. But Simon's path to success was far from ordinary. Before establishing himself in the mountain biking world, he devoted his time and heart to end-of-life care. Working in such a sensitive and emotionally charged field, Simon offered comfort and support to those in their final moments, showcasing his profound empathy and strength of character. In this exclusive clip, we delve deep into the lesser-known challenges Simon faced on his journey. From the emotional toll of end-of-life care to the obstacles he overcame while building his trail-blazing empire, Simon's story is one of resilience, learning, and growth. These experiences, though difficult, have shaped him into the inspirational figure he is today. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of Simon French's remarkable journey. You'll discover the life lessons he learned along the way and how they fueled his passion for creating spaces where adventure and nature converge. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories like Simon's. Let's dive into the world of Simon French – a man whose life is as dynamic and trailblazing as the paths he creates!" This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/offtrack

Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn statement this week, with 110 policy measures. The most significant of those was a 2% cut in National Insurance contributions. Roger and Phil ask Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at UK investment bank, Panmure Gordon, whether the main aim of the cuts was to bolster the chances of a win for the Conservatives at the next election? On this week's podcast Simon says that, political cynicism aside, there is a need to boost growth in the economy, and administering cuts in tax through National Insurance ensures that it is the working population that benefits. But will it make that much difference, when those same people face higher tax contributions through the freezing of the income tax thresholds? A wide-ranging discussion that includes the need for more comprehensive tax reform, plus a snapshot on the economic wellbeing of Phil's barber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Conversations with Panmure Gordon, Richard Moffitt, Chief Executive Officer at Urban Logistics REIT speaks with Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research, about his background in the industry, the core focus of Urban Logistics REIT, recent performance highlights and plans for 2024.   

Calum and Kirsty are joined by Max Wilson, who spent over five years working for the Labour Party in several different roles including as Head of Campaigns for the Parliamentary Labour Party's (PLP) Political Services Unit and as Senior Political Adviser in the Leader of the Opposition's Office (LOTO). We discuss the ins and outs of the responses to the Pro-Palestine marches. Also on the podcast - Sarah South who was an adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron reviews the King's Speech and when the General Election might be called. And Kirsty spotted some economic data that we wanted to unpack. Simon French, the Chief Economist & Head of Research at Panmure Gordon - who previously worked in the Cabinet Office - puts it into context. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this year, in Episode 15, I spoke to Laurence Hulse and Alyx Wood about investing in the UK equity market from the perspectives of two UK-focused professional investors with distinctive strategies. On October 17th, I got Laurie and Alyx back together with Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at City stockbroker Panmure Gordon, to ask the question, Why Invest in the UK?      It was a great conversation on a live topic of interest for investors and one I hope to return to in future episodes. Simon frames the discussion with his expertise in interpreting macroeconomic data.Alyx adds his perspective of an investor who spends much of his time talking to international investors about investing in the UK. Laurie talks of what he sees as a generational opportunity to buy abnormally cheap assets at the bottom end of the UK's “out of favour” stock market.   As always, this is for information purposes only. This is not investment advice. 

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Earlier this year, in Episode 15, I spoke to Laurence Hulse and Alyx Wood about investing in the UK equity market from the perspectives of two UK-focused professional investors with distinctive strategies. On October 17th, I got Laurie and Alyx back together with Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at City stockbroker Panmure Gordon, to ask the question, Why Invest in the UK?      It was a great conversation on a live topic of interest for investors and one I hope to return to in future episodes. Simon frames the discussion with his expertise in interpreting macroeconomic data.Alyx adds his perspective of an investor who spends much of his time talking to international investors about investing in the UK. Laurie talks of what he sees as a generational opportunity to buy abnormally cheap assets at the bottom end of the UK's “out of favour” stock market.   As always, this is for information purposes only. This is not investment advice. 

On today's episode of the Ian King Business podcast, economist Simon French looks into how the unusually warm weather in September led to a larger than expected fall in retail sales.Elsewhere, consumer confidence in the UK has suffered its biggest monthly drop since March 2020 - the month of the first Covid-19 lockdown.Ian also looks at UK government borrowing, and the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot ChatGPT is reportedly in talks with investors about a possible sale of employee shares.

This week David & Michael speak to Simon French, Managing Director, Chief economist and Head of Research at Panmure Gordon who lays out the alternative universe where remain wins. What has Brexit done for the migrant workforce in the UK, and what would have happened in the city of London if we'd voted remain?

Max Kettner of HSBS says tech still has room to run over the next few weeks. Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research President sees a higher chance of a US recession than he did before. Jane Foley, Rabobank Head of FX Strategy, says the euro will feel the impact of global crises more than the US dollar. Simon French, Panmure Gordon Chief Economist and Head of Research looks ahead to Thursday's BOE rate decision. Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the UK trailing the rest of the developed economies when it comes to growth and the post-Covid recovery? Why is our inflation higher, our investment lower, and our prospects gloomier? Is it poor leadership, or just the nature of an economy too slow to adapt to the modern world? Or is it just Brexit? Simon French, managing editor, chief economist and head of research at Panmure Gordon, tells Phil and Roger where it has gone wrong for UK PLC, and what needs to happen to reverse that.Brought to you by Wigmore Associates Wealth Management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whilst it has been difficult to decipher amidst the noisy pessimism, the UK economy has in fact been on a steady upgrade cycle throughout 2023. Having bottomed out in November 2022 in seeing a prolonged recession throughout 2023, June saw economist consensus move to forecasting a UK output expansion of +0.1% for 2023. We believe there are still modest upgrades to come over the near-term to close in our growth forecast of +0.4% for the year. However, UK-focused investors can be forgiven for growing concerns that this good news is in the rear-view mirror and recent upward shifts to interest rate expectations are more relevant to the growth outlook. These higher interest rates will sharply increase the nominal hurdle rate to undertake property transactions, capital investment, and the costs of refinancing existing activities. In this note we appraise the domestic economic outlook and update our output growth forecasts - downgrading our outlook for 2024 and 2025. The risk of policy mistake from an overtightening of UK monetary policy has grown in likelihood over the last three months and, whilst it is not all the Bank of England's fault, outcome matters more than attribution.

After the Bank of England raised interest rates to 5%, Ian King analyses the impact on mortgage customers with Simon French from Panmure Gordon and Polly Gilbert, managing director of mortgage broker Tembo.There's a focus on female owned business with Winnie Chiu, president of Dorsett Hospitality International, and on women in engineering with Dr Hayaatun Sillem, Chief Executive of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering & Royal Academy of Engineering.Ian's also in conversation with former Apprentice star Susie Ma, about why she took full control of her Tropic Skincare business – after buying out Lord Sugar's 50% stake. Ian's also joined by Neil Wright, managing director of TensCare, to talk about expanding its services from providing pain relief for women in childcare.

So what's the big battleground likely to be at the next election, above stopping the boats and even the NHS? It's the economy stupid, in the immortal words of Bill Clinton. Sky-high inflation rates mean our money's not going as far as it used to as wage increases are outstripped by rising prices and we're all having to cut back, with many families in the North now really struggling. But is there an end in sight now for the UK's economic pain - and will people living in the North see the same kind of recovery as those in London and the South East? As a wider point, are the efforts by the Government to level up and tackle regional inequalities having any impact on the economic prospects of towns, cities and villages in our region? We've got a great expert guest to answer those questions and more in the shape of Simon French, the chief economist of Panmure Gordon, an investment bank with a big office in Leeds. And Rob Parsons speaks to Charlotte Nichols, Labour MP for Warrington South, about her tumultuous time in Parliament so far, battling post-traumatic stress disorder and why being a politician at Westminster is like no other job. *** Don't forget you can now watch the best interviews from The Northern Agenda podcast on YouTube - check out our playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzE0rXt9oGq2nfc3VHw-Pzx1tttiLpP6z *** The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. You can subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bank of England's forecast that the UK would enter its longest recession in 100 years has proven to be wide of the mark. But what is the outlook for the UK economy from here – do we have reasons to be optimistic? This week on the podcast, Simon French, Chief Economist of Panmure Gordon shares his views on UK growth, what we need to do to improve productivity, global geopolitical risks and finally the outlook for the UK stock market. www.vermeerllp.com https://panmure.com/

The Bank of England's forecast that the UK would enter its longest recession in 100 years has proven to be wide of the mark. But what is the outlook for the UK economy from here – do we have reasons to be optimistic? This week on the podcast, Simon French, Chief Economist of Panmure Gordon shares his views on UK growth, what we need to do to improve productivity, global geopolitical risks and finally the outlook for the UK stock market.   www.vermeerllp.com https://panmure.com/

This week, David & Michael chat to Simon French, Chief Economist from Panmure Gordon, about the recent prediction from the IMF on long-term interest rates, and what will this mean for UK mortgage holders - especially those coming to the end of their fixed rate mortgages.

Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management CIO & Global Head of Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities, says we need a recession to cool things down and reset. Simon French, Panmure Gordon & Co Chief Economist, expects stubborn and sticky inflation. Veronica Clark, Citi Economist, says the market is misinterpreting the Fed's commitment to getting rates above 5%. Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, says China is the oil market's biggest uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this brand-new investing podcast from the London South East. My name is Peter Higgins, you can find me on Twitter @conkers3 and I will be your host for this series of Investing Matters podcasts. What can you expect from the Investing Matters podcasts? A great question. You will find long form interviews with noteworthy veterans and experts from the investment and fund management industry. During these interviews each interviewee will share and impart their knowledge, learning and insights on what aspects of Investing truly matters to them and what in their view should matter to investors. We hope this knowledge exchange benefits all and enables all those accessing and listening to these podcasts to achieve even greater investing success. With that in mind, welcome to episode thirty-two, hugely talented, and sought after thought leader, Panmure Gordon's Chief Economist, Managing Director and Head of Research, Simon French. Simon worked for the UK Government, latterly at the Cabinet Office as Chief of Staff to the UK Government COO. He had a central role in implementing the Coalition Government's spending reforms between 2010 and 2014 as well as working on the UK's Welfare and Pensions reforms between 2002 and 2008 , plus numerous other national Cabinet Office strategiesand implementations. Simon joined Panmure Gordon as their Chief Economist in 2015, he is now also a Managing Director and their Head of Research. Panmure Gordon is a UK based investment bank, providing a full range of services including Capital Raising, Corporate Advisory, Corporate Broking, Investor Relations, Research, Sales and Execution with distribution to the UK, Europe and the US. The company has helped its clients raise over £2.5 billion since 2020 and continues to grow its global footprint. Despite his extremely role at Panmure Gordon, Simon is also a columnist for the Times Newspaper and is regularly interviewed for Economic and financial insights by Bloomberg, CNBC, BBC, SKY, Radio Times and numerous other media outlets. In this Investing Matters interview, Simon gives a brief overview of the role that Panmure Gordon plays in the Investment industry and across Capital markets, the dynamics of his personal roles as Chief Economist, Managing Director and Head of Research, the importance of economic analysis and macro-economic research “sweet spot”, leadership, Corporate brokerage, Levelling up, Global, National and Regional fundraising, Health of Capital Markets, IPO's, Capital raising, Quantitative Tapering, Investing themes of 2023, why you shouldn't try to time the markets, Gold hedge, Sell side analysis, ESG / sustainability. Challenges for listed companies, personal investing strategies, property, growth companies, macro themes, the social function of capital markets, financial independence, second order effects and much more. We hope you enjoy this podcast, and we look forward to hearing your feedback. Please subscribe to this podcast on your platform of choice and follow the @InvMattPodcast on Twitter.

This week David & Michael speak to Simon French from Panmure Gordon, and discuss Jeremy Hunt, the City, and is the level of regulation good for the City and how it performs. Also, what surprises can we look out for in 2023?

Rishi Sunak is the new leader of the Conservative Party and the country's next prime minister. After his rivals Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race, he was elected unopposed. The former chancellor, 42, said: "There is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge. We now need stability and unity." He'll be the first British Asian prime minister, and the youngest PM since 1812. Can Mr Sunak turn around the economic fallout from the disastrous weeks-long premiership of his predecessor Liz Truss, and unify the party? On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Kirsty Buchanan, who worked with Mr Sunak in his first government job, Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Gordon investment bank, and Sky's political correspondent Liz Bates, to profile the new PM and discuss how he will handle his early days in charge. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie GillottInterviews Producer: Alys Bowen Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

As the prime minister faces tough choices over the mini budget, Ian King talks to Simon French, chief economist at investment bank Panmure Gordon. Meanwhile, the latest Trade Barometer from Santander suggests that business confidence has fallen for the first time since Autumn 2020. Plus, more on how art as a form of investment is growing in popularity - Ian speaks to Tamer Ozmen, the founder and chief executive of Mintus, an online art investment platform.

The Tory leadership contest is inching closer to its end, but while rhetoric on the campaign trail has been primarily focused on economics, it's a type of campaign economics, not the governing kind, according to Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Gordon. He joins host Francine Lacqua for a critical look at Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak's visions for tax and spending, and suggests the best candidate is the one willing to pivot to governing economics, a switch he says Sunak is more likely to make. Plus, a taste of optimism at the end of the episode as Simon shares his outlook for UK assets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trail EAffect Episode 84 Simon French of Dirt Art and Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania Rounds One and Two of the Enduro World Series kicks off in Tasmania for 2023 Simon French Back Story Dirt Art Trail Building Company Maydena Bike Park Story World Heritage Site / Area The History of this site / tourism venture by the Government Hosting National Championships at Maydena Bike Park The Trail Experience at Maydena Bike Park The Planning that went into Maydena Bike Park Permitting and other hurdles Other adversity faced during the build of the bike park How Simon dealt with all the adversity when planning and building out Maydena Bike Park What it took from a logistics and man power perspective to build out Maydena Bike Park Getting additional land access for beginner trails and skills areas Lessons, Bike Rental, Uplift, 2 restaurants, and everything else needed for a full-service experience Travel Tips for those looking to travel to Tasmania Logistics and Trail Building when building around the world The Australian Riding scene The break down of employees within the companies that Simon is involved with Building in the “Walking” / Hiking Trail area – 100 km Trail Projects Using Helicopters to deliver materials to remote project sites Simon and his current trip to Whistler / Crankworx Working with Global Partners in the industry Networking with the rest of the industry in the northern hemisphere The National Ski Area Association Downhill Bike Park Summit Conference The advantage and disadvantages of building a bike park that isn't part of a ski area The advantage of having the Mountain Bike Community feel at Mountain Bike Specific Parks Trail Communities and what they mean to Simon Meetings and what it took to introduce the Maydena Bike Park Concept to the locals and community of Maydena How it has changed Maydena as a community Reflecting on where Mountain Biking was in the 90's vs Now Off on a tangent about Kids Bikes today Words of Wisdom by Simon The Mountain Bike Experience at Bike Parks Trail Building is a legitimate industry and the wages in the industry Closing Comments Links discussed in the show: Dirt Art: https://www.dirtart.com.au/ Maydena Bike Park: https://www.maydenabikepark.com/ Elevation Parks: https://www.elevationparks.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

What can we expect from the MPC this Thursday? What do we think of windfall tax, is the UK on course for Recession, and how are the Sunak & Truss bandwagons getting on? David & Michael are joined by Simon French from Panmure Gordon.

The Tory party leadership challenge is down to two players – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. Sunak wants to keep taxes where they are, preaching fiscal conservatism, and fearing releasing more money into people's pockets will only add to inflation, which is already at 9.4 percent. Truss wants to help people navigate the cost-of-living crisis, by reversing the recent hikes in national insurance. So which approach is right in the current economic climate? It's a question Phil and Roger put to Simon French, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon & Co. He's no stranger to the workings of government, after a dozen years at the Department of Work and Pensions and The Cabinet Office. Is he prepared to tell us who he'd like to see inside Number 10? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While six years have elapsed since the Brexit vote, the point at which all things changed was 31 January 2020, right in the middle of Covid, so it is difficult to gauge the full effect. IGTV's Jeremy Naylor caught up with Simon French, managing director and chief economist at Panmure Gordon. French says, under his calculations, UK GDP is three percentage points smaller than it would otherwise have been had Brexit not happened but conceded that Covid has been an issue that's clouded the waters somewhat.Any opinion, news, research, analysis, or other information does not constitute investment or trading advice.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) chief inspector Simon French joins NCE senior reporter Catherine Kennedy to discuss the final report into the fatal Carmont derailment in August 2020.   The accident occurred after a passenger train collided with debris washed from a drain onto the track following very heavy rainfall. Tragically three people died and the remaining six people on the train were injured.   French reflects on the key learnings from the report, which found that a drainage system and associated earthworks constructed by Carillion had not been built in accordance with the original design and so were not able to safely accommodate the water flows on the morning of the derailment.   He considers the importance of change management and the challenges posed by extreme weather, before reflecting back on how the rail industry has changed and improved since the RAIB was first set up.   He also reflects on what the industry still needs to address in terms of improving safety and fully embracing a safety culture going forward.   The Engineers Collective is powered by Bentley Systems. Around the world, engineers and architects, constructors and owner-operators are using Bentley's software solutions to accelerate project delivery and improve asset performance for transportation infrastructure that sustains our economy and our environment. Together, we are advancing infrastructure.  

With inflation expected to peak in April 2022, according to the Bank of England, Panmure Gordon's Simon French tells IGTV that he believes UK rates will rise twice to 0.75%. The economy, he says, will also sustain increase stock market investment resulting in a rise in the FTSE All Share index.Any opinion, news, research, analysis, or other information does not constitute investment or trading advice. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Stephen English, Investment Director at Stellar Asset Management, chats with our Chief Economist - Simon French - in the latest of our Conversations with Panmure Gordon. In a wide-ranging discussion Stephen covers his approach to investing, his views on the structural crosswinds facing the global economy and which patterns of consumer behaviour will outlive the pandemic.

Simon French catches up with Jean Roche, the lead manager of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund (SCP). They review the past 18 months for the mid 250 sector, the frenetic IPO market this year, the themes in the portfolio, an exchange of views on interest rates and inflation and concluding with why she is optimistic for the portfolio in 2022. 

JP Morgan's Georgina Brittain discusses her approach to fund management, in conversation with our Chief Economist, Simon French. They also cover the outlook for the UK consumer, the JP Morgan approach to ESG investing, sell discipline and the trends Georgina is looking to expose the UK Smaller Companies Trust to.

In this instalment of the Reaction podcast, we feature Iain Martin talking to Adam Tooze about his new book 'Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World's Economy', Maggie Pagano and Simon French discussing gas prices, and our new programme 'Press Review' - a roundup from the Reaction editors of the media that grabbed them this week. 

ESG focus on Governance - Laurence Hulse is deputy fund manager for Gresham House Strategic, looking at both public and private equity transactions across a range of sectors. He talks to Simon French about the challenges and opportunities of ESG investing, taking his passion to be his clients' best wingman for the ESG investments of the future.  

Job discusses fund management changes during his career, what he is looking to achieve for a typical investor, how he interacts with the board in the face of big changes for dividends, ESG and the macro backdrop.

Merryn talks to Simon French, chief economist with Panmure Gordon, about why he believes inflation will be transitory, and the world will be back to the old normal more quickly than many people think; plus the value in the UK market.

I had an opportunity to sit down with Patrick Simon, a demographer at the INED (French Institute for Demographic Studies) in Paris and visiting professor at NYU's Institute of French Studies for the spring of 2021. We chat about his experiences living and teaching in New York as well as his perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic in France. Show Me The Way by Vendredi https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2CEYbCb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZcAiMZtYrv8

Managers of Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust, Jamie Douglas and Gareth Powell, speak to Simon French.

Sam Cosh and Lucy Morris discuss European Assets Trust with Simon French

In the first of our ESG-themed “Conversations with Panmure Gordon”, Peter Michaelis of Liontrust Asset Management talks with our Chief Economist, Simon French. Peter covers the sustainable investing landscape, the pursuit of superior returns, why non-convergence of ESG standards is a good thing, and why the technology leaders of the past rarely transition to dominate the future.

Anna Macdonald, Fund Manager at Amati Global Investors, talks to our Chief Economist, Simon French. They discuss small company investing, Amati's approach to ESG, the outlook for UK equities and the recent UK listing review. Anna, as one of the UK's most prominent fund managers, also covers the importance of greater representation of women in the fund management industry.

Simon French interviews Jean Roche who was recently announced as the lead manager of the Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund (SCP). After a brief introduction to her career they discuss working life in lockdown, the themes in the portfolio, beyond Brexit, the suspension of dividends, an outlook for mid caps and why she is optimistic for the portfolio in 2021. Play time 19 mins.

Simon French interviews Ben Lofthouse, Head of Global Equity Income at Janus Henderson and manager of Henderson International Income Trust (HINT). They discuss dividend disruptions in 2020, value vs growth, regulation and the benefits of running an income strategy in an investment trust structure amongst other topics.

Simon French interviews Hugh Young manager of Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus (AAS) on his investment style and how the investment opportunities for his fund have evolved over his career.

Simon French interviews Richard Staveley, Investment Manager of Gresham House Strategic Plc (GHS) on his background, investment style and how the investment opportunities for his fund have evolved.

Simon French is a Tasmanian who's committed his life to creating MTB and hiking trails around the world with his company Dirt Art. He also created the Maydena Bike Park in the Derwent Valley which is an adventure playground for anyone into riding. The number of people who have enjoyed the fruits of Simon's labour and passion must number in the millions, and it seems like he's just getting started. I really enjoyed chatting to this visionary man about his story, his approach to trail design and building a life around what you love. https://www.dirtart.com.au/https://www.maydenabikepark.com/

Ben Lofthouse, manager of Henderson International Income Trust, talks to Simon French, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon, about the fund's focus on dividend yields, gearing, new trends and the trust's priorities.

Jean Roche and Andy Brough, co-managers of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund plc, talk to Simon French, Panmure Gordon Chief Economist, about how they find companies with strong growth prospects, the impact of low bond yields on their investment approach, the quality of corporate accounting in the UK market in light of high profile corporate collapses and future trends.

Gervais Williams, Head of Equities at Premier Miton, talks to Simon French, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon, about the outlook for the global economy, UK financial markets and sustainable and socially beneficial investments.

Kathy Fisher, Bernstein Head of Wealth and Investment Strategies, says the tolerance for deficit spending is greater than ever. Meredith Sumpter, Eurasia Group Head of Research Strategy, says neither China nor the U.S. are desperate enough to reach a trade agreement. Simon French, Panmure Gordon Chief Economist, says the Federal Reserve is under political pressure to follow the actions of the ECB. Giles Turner, Bloomberg News EMEA Tech Reporter, says WeWork needs to IPO to maintain its growth momentum. And Brian Rehling, Wells Fargo Investment Institute Co-Head of Fixed Income Strategy, discusses the predictive power of yield curve inversions.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Arthur Levitt, Former SEC Chairman, remembers John Bogle's legacy. Jane Foley, Rabobank Head of FX Strategy & Senior Currency Analyst, says the  fundamentals of both the euro and the dollar are deteriorating. Gerard Cassidy, RBC Capital Markets Head of U.S. Bank Equity Strategy & Large Cap Bank Analyst, talks how U.S. banks were forced to become bank holding companies after the crisis. Simon French, Panmure Gordon Chief Economist, compares the economic outlook in the U.S. and Europe. Adam Posen, PIIE President and former member of BOE Monetary Policy Committee, says the Phillips curve is definitely still in play.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

During episode 7, we chat with Dr. Simon French about his research at Queen's University, chiropractic utilization, and future projects.

BOE Super Thursday is here… Simon French; Chief Market Economist at Panmure Gordon is of the opinion that the BOE is unlikely to raise rates significantly over the next two-three years. He does talk about the risk of BOE eventually being forced to raise rates by 25 bps (reverse August move) if inflation continues to rise at a faster rate, but adds that a 25 bps rate hike is unlikely to derail the housing market. Forex forecasts: French says a hint of an August rate cut reversal could send Cable higher to 1.30. US dollar - No signs of trend reversal but the current move is merely a retracement of the ‘Trump Trade' #BOE, #inflation, #housingmarket, #interestrate, #centralbanks, #GBP/USD, #Sterling, #GBP, #USD, #USdollar, #forex, #currencies

Simon French, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon believes Draghi could strike a slightly upbeat tone and may be forced to look into his tool kit later this year owing to geopolitical risks presented by German, French, Italian elections. Forget what may happen in the first 100 days of Trump Presidency, the President-elect could rock the boat via his actions in the first 100 hours itself. Take note of the three things that French believes Trump could do against China… those could derail the record stock market rally. #ECB, #Trump, #inflation, #indicator, #economy, #macro, #politics, #elections, #China, #tradewars