Podcasts about structured products

What is the investment proposition of ‘real assets'? John Tanyeri, Head of Guggenheim Investments' Real Assets Group, and Matt Lindland, Head of Structured Products, join Macro Markets to review the spectrum of investments in the asset class—like infrastructure, commercial real estate, and securitized cash flows from hard assets—and their place in a diversified portfolio. They also discuss how trends like digitalization, decarbonization, deglobalization, and demographic shifts should help drive returns going forward. Related Insights:Notes on Treasury Market Activity Update on our macro and market outlook following recent rate volatility. Read NowAttractive Opportunities in Credit Despite Fiscal Policy volatility Anne Walsh, CIO of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, talks to Bloomberg TV at the Milken Institute Global Conference about trade, tariffs, taxes, and the future direction of monetary policy. Watch Now Macro Markets Podcast Episode 69: Investing for Insurance Companies: Prepare for the Worst and Expect the Best Jamie Crapanzano of our insurance portfolio management team and Ann Bryant of our insurance strategy team join Macro Markets to discuss issues and trends in fixed-income markets—those that apply to all investors as ell as those that are specific to the industry. Listen to Macro MarketsInvesting involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield and unrated debt securities are at a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds and may be less liquid, which may increase volatility. Private debt investments are generally considered illiquid and not quoted on any exchange; thus they are difficult to value. The process of valuing investments for which reliable market quotations are not available is based on inherent uncertainties and may not be accurate. Further, the level of discretion used by an investment manager to value private debt securities could lead to conflicts of interest.This material is distributed for informational or educational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product, or as investing advice of any kind. This material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. The content contained herein is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation.This material contains opinions of the author but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Partners or its subsidiaries. The author's opinions are subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary and non-proprietary research and other sources. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but are not assured as

Private credit has outpaced growth expectations in recent years — but where is it headed next? In this episode of Strategic Alternatives, Robert Griffith, Global Head of Senior Relationship Management, speaks with Eric Wise, Head of Alternate Finance, and Jason Goss, Head of European Solutions and Structured Products, about innovation in private credit and how issuers can navigate this rapidly evolving market.

Insurance companies and pension plans are playing a bigger role in private credit, with new products evolving to meet their needs. But private wealth participation is still noticeably limited. In this episode of Strategic Alternatives, RBC's Robert Griffith, Global Head of Senior Relationship Management explores the evolving market with Jason Goss, Head of European and Structured Products, and Eric Wise, Head of Alternate Finance.

In this episode of the Debtwired! podcast, Mike Nowakowski, Head of Structured Products at Conning, joins Melina Chalkia, Debtwire's primary market reporter for North America, to break down why esoteric ABS has become one of the most compelling areas of the credit market for 2025. Nowakowski leads the structured products team at $ 170bn global asset manager Conning, which invests across ABS, CMBS, RMBS and other securitized markets. Esoteric ABS is gaining traction, now making up more than 30% of total ABS issuance, with outstanding supply at nearly $900bn. In this conversation, Nowakowski explains the advantages of investing in esoteric assets, like shipping containers, data centers and music royalties, compared to traditional fixed-income investments. He shares insights on data center ABS deals, the increasing crossover between ABS and CMBS, how institutional investors are increasingly allocating capital to esoteric ABS, and the rapidly evolving solar ABS market.

Key Takeaways: A New Way to Invest in Bitcoin – Structured products allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin's upside while protecting part of their initial investment. Like Bonds, But With More Growth Potential – These products often use safe assets, like government bonds, to help secure a portion of your money while still allowing for gains. Using Options to Manage Risk – The bull call spread strategy involves buying and selling Bitcoin call options, helping investors control costs and limit potential losses. Market Makers Keep Things Moving – These financial professionals help manage market volatility, making it easier to trade Bitcoin and other emerging assets. Expert Guidance is Key – Since structured products can be complex, working with a financial professional ensures you understand the risks and rewards before investing. Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Structured Products as a Safer Way to Invest in Bitcoin 2:58 Bitcoin Options Strategy Balancing Risk and Reward 7:52 Bitcoin's Growing Acceptance and Investment Potential 11:36 Market Makers and Wealthy Investors Seek High-Volatility Opportunities 14:36 Investing Wisely: Risks, Strategies, and Financial Advice   Powered by Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Church pension plans may be at risk I hate to say this because we all want to believe that one of the safest places to go is church. Unfortunately, there are church pension plans like Saint Claire's Hospital in Schenectady, New York and Saint Joseph Hospital in Rhode Island that had no or very little money left for retirees when it was time for their retirement. You may be wondering how can that be? Pension plans should be safe especially under federal law where there are protections from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which is commonly known as ERISA. You may also think if you know something about pension plans that employers must pay into the pension benefit guarantee corporation or what is also known as the PBGC. Unfortunately, when the government came up with the federal law on pension plans to protect retirees, there was concern about the constitutional separation of church and state and they did not want to cross that line. So they exempted churches and employers related to the church, which would include schools, hospitals and publishers. Church pension plans are allowed to contribute to the pension benefit guarantee corporation, but they're not required to and unfortunately most do not. It is sad that we cannot trust some of our religious leaders to protect our financial future. If you or someone you know works for a type of association related to a church and they have a pension plan they may want to dig deep into it to make sure it's really there. Unfortunately, there have been church pension plans that have exaggerated the returns on their investments in their pension plan and ultimately collapsed when people began retiring. It may be unfortunate but it could be wise to have a secondary retirement plan if you work for a church just to be on the safe side so you have something there in your golden years!    Structured products are back from 2008 Structured products that destroyed the economy in 2008 are back once again. In 2008 there was nearly $1.8 trillion of structured products issued. For 2025, the experts are forecasting structured product issuance of $2 trillion. If you don't understand what a structure product is, it is nothing fancy other than Wall Street creating loans that hide their true value. In 2008 these were mainly mortgage-backed loans that Wall Street sold and told people there's no way that these borrowers would default on their real estate loans. Today, they are even riskier with the loans backed by weak assets such as credit card debt, lease payments on cars, airplanes, golf carts and even plastic surgery loans. Recently in Las Vegas there was a convention for four days that was packed with bankers from Wall Street and around the country that were all in the buzz about the hype of the profits they can make off of these structured products. So far investors have been safe and have not had any losses, but that will change in the years to come especially if the economy weakens. With higher demand, prices for these products are now higher and I believe overpriced. The higher demand also creates riskier investments that look similar to products with less risk but make no mistake, they have far greater risk. It appears to me that the greed on Wall Street is back and the bankers are trying to tell you that stock investing is out. They tell you that you should be putting your money into these structured products for diversification to avoid market fluctuations, but the real reason for this is the fees they make are so much higher than if you just invested in good quality equities that pay dividends and grow over the long-term. Wall Street makes nothing off of that!   Jobs report seems uneventful, which is a good thing February nonfarm payrolls increased by 151k in the month, which was less than the estimate of 170k. While I wouldn't say that's a positive, it was better than last month's reading of 125k and it still shows the labor market remained healthy. Revisions to th

In this episode, we're joined by Konstatin Lomashuk and Hasu to discuss Lido v3! We covered liquid staking today, Lido v3's marketplace model, and the fungibility of stETH. We also unpacked what institutional stakers need, and how Lido v3 makes it possible. Finally, we discussed how Lido is approaching BD, and structured products. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Lido v3 Announcement: https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1889335909834797458 The State of Liquid Staking, GOOSE-2, and Lido v3: https://youtu.be/x8UV4c6KQsA -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Uniswap Labs is running a $15.5 million bug bounty for critical bugs found in Uniswap v4, the largest bug bounty crypto has ever seen! This bug bounty follows nine independent audits of the protocol, and aims to make it one of the most rigorously reviewed codebases ever deployed to Ethereum. You'll find all the information you need about the bug bounty, from eligibility and scope to, of course, details about rewards and prize payouts in the following link: https://v4.uniswap.org/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bellcurve&utm_campaign=11-24-v4 -- Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms. Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products. Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you. Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9 -- Join us at DAS NYC 2025!  Use code BELL10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Follow Hasu: https://x.com/hasufl Follow Konstantin: https://x.com/Lomashuk Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:30) Liquid Staking Today (7:40) Ledger Ad (7:58) Lido v3's Marketplace Model (19:23) The Fungibility of stETH (25:49) Design Inspiration For Lido v3 (30:56) Ledger Ad (31:31) What Do Institutional Stakers Need? (43:53) Ads (Uniswap and Morpho) (45:14) How Is Lido Approaching BD? (53:20) Can Other Staking Providers Use Lido's New Infra? (58:53) Structured Products and the Curator Set -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

About this EpisodeDexter Cousins talks with Tristan Dakin, Country Manager at Wise on the Fintech Chatter Podcast. They chat about the innovative solutions Wise provides in the payments technology space and the complexities of instant payments. Tristan speaks about the company's growth and the challenges of operating in a highly regulated environment.He shares insights into Wise's culture, the importance of transparency in financial services, and the future of fintech in Australia.About WiseWise launched in 2011 making international money transfers cheap, fair, and simple their vision. Today, their multi-currency account helps millions of customers and businesses manage their money globally.Their story started in London with Taavet (paid in Euro's) & Kristo (paid in Pounds) solving the issue of making money in one country but needing to meet payment commitments in their home country. Expensive fees and bad exchange rates led them to make a simple workaround. Taavet would pay Kristo's mortgage in Estonia and Kristo would pay him back in pounds.No waiting, no stress, and no extra cost, they quickly realised that they had hit upon a great idea and TransferWise was born. They have since added a multi-currency account, a debit card, and a business account, and changed their name to Wise.About TristanTristan joined Wise in 2020, and since 2022, has been leading Wise in ANZ as Country Manager. Before joining Wise, Tristan worked in the financial services industry, including Lombard Securities in the UK.He is skilled in FX, Banking, Management, Financial Markets, Trading, Structured Products and Derivatives, and Financial Risk.Key TakewaysWise aims to build the best way for people to move money globally.The company focuses on transparency in fees and payment processes.Instant payments are achieved through advanced technology and infrastructure.Wise's growth has been significant, with millions of active customers.The complexity of regulatory compliance is a major challenge for fintechs.Tristan's background in financial services shaped his approach at Wise.The culture at Wise emphasises autonomy and problem-solving.Australia's fintech landscape is evolving, with increasing competition.Regulatory changes could enhance transparency in the financial sector.Wise is committed to empowering customers and improving financial services.Chapters00:00    Introduction to Fintech Chatter and Wise01:15      Wise's Mission and Products03:27     Challenges of Cross-Border Payments07:09     The Complexity of Instant Payments09:10     Wise's Growth and Market Presence10:54     Wise's Centralised Infrastructure and Competitive Advantage12:32      Australia's Unique Remittance Landscape13:18      Tristan's Background and Attraction to Wise16:25     The Role of Country Manager at Wise17:55      Inspiration and Motivation in Fintech19:43     Cohesion and Culture at WISE26:51      Navigating the FinTech Landscape in Australia30:18     The Future of FinTech: Trends and Innovations38:36     Download the Wise AppSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Georgii Verbitskii is the Founder of TYMIO, a Web3, non-custodial platform designed for crypto investors seeking portfolio protection tools. Built for simplicity, TYMIO offers structured products that make it easy to manage risk and grow wealth in the dynamic world of crypto. With a mission to empower investors of all levels, TYMIO provides innovative solutions like TYMIO Yield and the newly launched TYMIO Protect, catering to shield assets from market volatility. Before TYMIO, Georgii served as the Managing Director for Russia & CIS at eToro Rus, the BizDev Director for Russia & CIS at TradingView, KAM at Thomson Reuters RUS, as a host of the “Markets” show at RBC TV, and ran his own show 'Business Class with Georgy Verbitsky' on Finam-FM. Georgii has over 20 years of senior management experience in business development, more than 17 years in portfolio management, and 5 years in angel investing. LinkedIn     Twitter Commentary topics:  Financial markets (traditional and crypto) Trading Investment  Decentralized Finance: dual investment, crypto portfolio management,  options trading, crypto derivatives, wealth & capital management in digital assets Publications: Bitcoin can still hit $100K, no matter who wins US election - article on CoinTelegraph Bitcoin gained 1,900% in Trump's first term: Will BTC price hit $1M this time?  - expert comment on CoinTelegraph  Is Bitcoin Entering a Bull Phase? Here's How to Identify the Signs - expert comment on Cryptonews  SEC greenlights spot Ether ETFs, but Ether price shows little movement - expert comment on Crypto.News  Memecoins – A Zero-Game With Only One Winner - article on The Daily Hodl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Georgii Verbitskii is the Founder of TYMIO, a Web3, non-custodial platform designed for crypto investors seeking portfolio protection tools. Built for simplicity, TYMIO offers structured products that make it easy to manage risk and grow wealth in the dynamic world of crypto. With a mission to empower investors of all levels, TYMIO provides innovative solutions like TYMIO Yield and the newly launched TYMIO Protect, catering to shield assets from market volatility. Before TYMIO, Georgii served as the Managing Director for Russia & CIS at eToro Rus, the BizDev Director for Russia & CIS at TradingView, KAM at Thomson Reuters RUS, as a host of the “Markets” show at RBC TV, and ran his own show 'Business Class with Georgy Verbitsky' on Finam-FM. Georgii has over 20 years of senior management experience in business development, more than 17 years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Matete Thulare from RMB delves into the market's negative response to Sasol's latest production update. Steven Rosenberg, CEO of Sanlam Alternative Investments, will explain the role and impact of alternative investing. Fareeya Adam, CEO of Structured Products and Annuities at Momentum Wealth, will highlight key factors to consider before purchasing an annuity.

Rich Delgado, Managing Director at DLP Capital, discusses passive real estate investing, particularly for pharmacists who may want to diversify their financial portfolio. Summary In this episode, Rich Delgado, Managing Director at DLP Capital, joins hosts David Bright and Nate Hedrick to explore passive real estate investing, particularly for pharmacists who may want to diversify their financial portfolio without the hassles of hands-on property management.  Rich explains how DLP Capital aligns investments with a focus on making a positive impact, turning financial success into lasting significance. The conversation dives into DLP Capital's three primary activities: acquiring real estate, building new developments, and providing lending solutions to other real estate operators. Rich highlights how pharmacists can participate in these opportunities to create wealth while supporting meaningful community growth. About Today's Guest Rich Delgado is DLP Capital's Managing Director of Structured Products and Capital Markets. He has been with DLP for five years, raising debt and equity into DLP to finance the building of thriving communities and successfully scaling the company to over $1.3B in equity under management and $5.5B of Assets under Management. Before joining DLP, Rich enjoyed a 25+ year career in Structured Finance, mainly with two public companies, growing them each to over $600B in mortgage servicing rights. Rich is also a longstanding and active board member of Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach, the American Heart Association's Executives with Heart, and the DLP Positive Returns Foundation. Mentioned on the Show *Register for Aliquot Investing Webinar: “Small Investments in Big Real Estate Deals” October 7th at 9pm/EST DLP Capital  info@dlpcapital.com Rich Delgado on LinkedIn Rich Delgado: Rich.Delgado@dlpcapital.com Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Disclaimer YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Nate Hedrick on Instagram David Bright on Instagram YFP Real Estate Investing Website David Bright on LinkedIn Nate Hedrick on LinkedIn

Samukelo Zwane from FNB Wealth and Investment explains that the CapitalPreserver 100 has a 100% capital guarantee, and the FNB CapitalPreserver AutoCall 3 guarantees your capital if the index falls by between 1% and 30%.

Learn the appeal structured products have for investors seeking a balance between equity risk and capital protection Discover different options for investors based on their market, risk profile and portfolio size Debunk common myths about structured products Realize the advantage of defined outcome

Jordan Tonani leads Institutions, Partnerships & Strategy at Index Coop. In this episode, we answer the question "are onchain structured products ready for the spotlight?" As a trailblazer in DeFi since 2020, Index Coop has helped lead the way in building simple products for complex exposure to crypto. These products include sector indices, yield indices, and leverage tokens for ETH and BTC. Jordan shares why he believes their moment in the sun is coming and why their DeFi products will not only be adopted by Wall Street but also built and offered by these institutions onchain! ------

If you're wondering if structured products can help smooth out the effects of market volatility on your investment portfolio, you're not alone. In this episode of

Shiloh Bates talks to Nomura Securities CLO Researcher Paul Nikodem in the sixth episode of The CLO Investor podcast. They discuss the process of evaluating CLO managers and also tackle the topic of declining CLO financing costs. 

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In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ameetee, Mila Khrapchenko.Mila Khrapchenko discussed how Ameetee serves primarily institutional market players such as brokers, wealth managers, banks, and family offices, rather than individual investors.She elaborated on the types of companies and startups featured on Ameetee. According to Mila, Ameetee's investment team carefully vets companies from round B and onwards, up to series E and beyond, ensuring that only well-evaluated investment opportunities are available to investors. Companies like Telegram and other promising startups across various industries and regions exemplify the offerings on Ameetee.Mila also highlighted the extensive resources Ameetee provides, including investor materials and data rooms for each investment opportunity. These resources, which are not readily available under prominent names, are made accessible through Ameetee's rigorous due diligence process. Ameetee offers alternative asset allocation for underbanked clients and a platform for companies seeking capital.Mila noted that Ameetee facilitates deal syndication, investment trimming, and access to the secondary market for funds. This enables medium-sized banks and small brokers to offer alternative investments, thus reaching new investor demographics and enhancing the capacity for financial institutions to facilitate investment opportunities.Key Points from the Episode:Ameetee's role as a bridge between private market investments and financial institutions' clientsTypes of companies and startups listed on AmeeteeBenefits of Ameetee for the investment communityAmeetee's focus on partnering with financial institutions, not individual investorsAmeetee's investment team's vetting process for listed companiesBenefits of Ameetee for financial institutions, including syndicating deals and accessing the secondary marketCurrent landscape and challenges faced by startups and the VC industryThe potential resurgence of specific industries such as AI, fintech, and e-commerceAmeetee's plans to implement AI technologies to streamline investment processesAbout Mila Khrapchenko:Mila Khrapchenko is a distinguished figure in the investment banking sector, boasting over two decades of expertise, particularly in cross-border transactions. Her tenure as Managing Director of Structured Products at a prominent emerging market private bank underscores her adeptness. She spearheaded a team of 13 experts there, overseeing a substantial $2 billion portfolio. Her endeavors extended to founding a venture business line at BCS Financial Group in 2020 alongside Sergey Shlyuger, achieving remarkable early success and efficiency in operations.Beyond her corporate achievements, Mila is a notable angel investor with over 30 early-stage venture capital investments worldwide. She actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering valuable fundraising, networking, and strategic guidance within various angel investor communities. Mila's latest initiative, Ameetee, embodies her innovative spirit. This B2B fintech platform revolutionizes how financial institutions present investment opportunities in private companies to their clients, making equity in private enterprises accessible to a broader range of economic organizations, thereby democratizing the market.About Ameetee:Ameetee is an innovative B2B fintech platform transforming how financial institutions of all sizes offer investment opportunities in private companies. By providing a white-label solution, Ameetee enables these organizations to present private...

If you're someone who's hesitant to invest due to fear of market volatility and often find yourself hoarding your money under your mattress, then this episode is tailor-made for you. In this week's episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons delves into the world of structured products, offering a comprehensive overview of their potential benefits and considerations for investors seeking a middle ground between traditional investments and safer options. Show highlights include: *Why many investors are apprehensive with the current state of the market, and why structured products may be the ideal solution for those who feel this way. *A breakdown of what a structured product is, and how it can be a useful alternative investment tool if utilized correctly.  *An outline of five key points about structured products, including their construction by banks or institutions, their returns based on the performance of underlying assets, and their varied terms and features. *The importance of understanding the risks and fees associated with structured products, including the potential for limited liquidity, varying costs, and the importance of working with reputable financial institutions. If you enjoyed today's episode, leave a comment and share the show with a friend! Disclaimer: Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm.

Prolonged range bound markets are a hallmark of bearmarkets and they usually end up chopping inexperienced or over leveraged traders. Customised structured products offer a solution for market participants that want to limit their downside, but also the upside, by introducing knock-outs at certain levels or triggers. Such custom options, usually with lower probabilistic chances of occurring, naturally come at a discount. This allows traders to hedge their risk, while also betting on certain outcomes or market scenarios.We were joined by Zhiming Yang, co-founder of OrBit Markets, to discuss crypto derivatives and how TradFi expertise applies to customising structured products for crypto markets.Topics covered in this episode:Zhiming's background in investment bankingFX derivative productsExotic optionsCrypto structured productsCustom solutions for crypto minersHedging Uniswap V3 impermanent lossOptions based on prediction marketsManaging counterparty riskProtocolising structured productsDifferences between TradFi and DeFiEpisode links:Zhiming Yang on LinkedInOrBit Markets on TwitterOrBit Markets websiteSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/535

Finally, you can easily access Bitcoin in a low-cost ETF with the VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL). Visit https://vaneck.com/HODLFG to learn more. VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) Prospectus: https://vaneck.com/hodlprospectus/ __ Follow Martin Pelletier on Twitter https://twitter.com/MPelletierCIO Follow Joseph Wang on Twitter https://twitter.com/FedGuy12 Joseph's latest on Cash-Futures Basis Trade: https://fedguy.com/levering-up/ Joseph's latest on CBO: https://fedguy.com/sea-change/ Follow VanEck on Twitter https://twitter.com/vaneck_us Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96 Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks on Twitter https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ __ Use code FG10 to get 10% off Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit in March: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london __ Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (10:25) VanEck Ad (11:10) New York Community Bank $NYCB (15:34) The Canadian Banking System (22:05) Is Tech Forming A Stock Market Bubble? (33:15) Cash-Futures Basis Trade In Treasury Market (39:41) The Rise of Structured Products In Canada (56:40) Energy Market (01:03:00) Joseph's Views On Powell's 60 Minutes Interview (01:07:40) Bank of Canada Could Cut Interest Rates By More Than The Fed Does In 2024 __ Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

Lex chats with Rachel Lin, the Co-Founder & CEO of SynFutures, a decentralized derivatives trading platform. Lin discusses her background in traditional finance and her transition into the fintech and cryptocurrency industry. She explains her experience working in structured derivative sales and trading at Deutsche Bank, where she interacted with clients such as hedge funds and corporates who used derivatives for speculative purposes, hedging, and arbitrage. Lin then moved to fintech company Alipay, where she learned about blockchain technology and became interested in the potential of decentralized finance. She later joined Matrixport, a centralized platform, before starting her own decentralized derivatives platform, SynFutures. Lin explains that decentralized platforms offer transparency and the ability for anyone to become a market maker or service provider, while centralized platforms require more configuration and rely on market makers. She also discusses the growth potential of decentralized derivatives and the current dominance of speculation in the crypto derivatives market. Lin believes that as digital economies grow, the usage of blockchain and derivatives for economic purposes will also increase.  MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION SynFuture's Website: https://bit.ly/3OCDRaa Topics: crypto, digital assets,  investment, blockchain, AMM, DeFi, CeFi, Liquidity, hedging, arbitrage, derivatives, perps, synthetic Companies: Synfutures, Alipay, Matrixport, DYDX, GMX, Synthetix, Deutsche Bank, Uniswap ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

These allow you to invest in complex markets and give you access to complex investment instruments – but in a controlled fashion: Samukelo Zwane at FNB Wealth and Investments.

Shiloh Bates is the Chief Investment Officer of Flat Rock Global in 2018 – a $750mn credit manager. Prior to joining Flat Rock Global, Shiloh was a Managing Director at Benefit Street Partners, and Head of Structured Products at BDCA Advisor. During his 20-year career, Shiloh has worked for several CLO managers and invested over $1.5 billion in CLO securities. He is the author of the recently published ‘CLO Investing – With an Emphasis on CLO Equity & BB Notes'. This week's podcast covers everything to do with CLOs, from definitions throught to their evolution and performance in today's landscape. Follow us here for more amazing insights: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/ https://twitter.com/Macro_Hive https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-hive

Greg Lippmann is the Managing Founding Partner and the Chief Investment Officer of the $9.8bn asset management firm, LibreMax. Prior to founding LibreMax, Greg was head of all non-agency RMBS, ABS, and CDO trading globally at Deutsche Bank. His prescient call on the subprime crisis was immortalized in the book and film The Big Short. In the film, Greg is played by Ryan Gosling. In this podcast we discuss: what led Greg to believe there would be a subprime crisis, thinking about convex trades, launching LibreMax, and much more.   Follow us here for more amazing insights: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/ https://twitter.com/Macro_Hive https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-hive

What does a bear bond market mean for equities? What are the risks associated with structured products? And amid conflict in the Middle East, where or what could be a safe haven asset ? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes Bruce and Jeff are joined by Jeremy Eisenstein, co-head of RIA custody sales at Goldman Sachs. Jeremy gives his views on the custody operation at Goldman, where it's going, where it's been and how it got here. Guest Bio: Jeremy Eisenstein is co-head of the RIA custody sales and relationship management teams at Goldman Sachs, which is part of the Firm's Global Banking & Markets Division. He is based in New York. Prior to this role, he was a member of the Goldman Sachs derivatives franchise with responsibilities across the insurance and Structured Products groups covering financial advisors. Before joining Goldman Sachs in 2017, Mr. Eisenstein held various roles at Credit Suisse between 2014-2017, and previously Barclays Bank/Lehman Brothers from 2005 to 2014. As one of the industry's largest and most experienced asset managers, we offer a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. By operating our business through clients' eyes, and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professionals who serve them.

Jin Im, associate portfolio manager for the Investment Grade Fixed Income team at Allspring Global Investments, and Rob Absey, head of Insurance Solutions, discuss structured products, often referred to as securitized assets or securitized products, and the value and importance these assets can have in overall investment portfolios. Topics of conversation are ABS (asset-backed securities), CMBS (commercial mortgage-backed securities), CLOs (collateralized loan obligations), and CDOs (collateralized debt obligations).Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind —including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. ALL-08022023-liwrpwz9

What if you could invest in the stock market but not risk losing money? Yes, yes, your alarm bells should be ringing! But that's exactly what some new funds claim to offer. We take a hard look at structured products and buffer ETFs and ask if they really make sense for investors. And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: What is Monte Carlo Simulation? Get in touch

Our focus for today's episode is the topic of structured products and we welcome two expert guests to weigh in with their research and insight on the subject. Felix Fattinger is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Vienna Graduate School of Finance whose research focuses on complexity from a number of perspectives. Petra Vokata is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Ohio State University, currently working in areas of household finance, financial innovation, and consumer financial protection. Both Felix and Petra offer some amazing takeaways for retail investors, deftly balancing the data with their ability to read it and implement the lessons we should learn about structured products. We then welcome Jill Schlesinger back to the show to talk about her new book, The Great Money Reset. We hear from her about the process of writing the book, her aims for its publications, and the main questions it can help individuals answer.    Key Points From This Episode:   Felix talks about his interest in complexity and how to understand the three different types of structured products. (0:07:23) The definition of headline rates and their relationship to expected returns. (0:18:23) Laying out the biggest lessons from Felix's research; price competition regulation, expected returns, and simulating portfolios. (0:32:21) Petra shares her reasons for researching structured products and what she focuses on. (0:40:36) The doubts Petra has about YEPs, the evolution of their fee structure, and estimating their expected returns. (0:49:02) The YEP index and how it can help investors mitigate certain issues. (1:02:42) Actions by banks that increase headline rates of return and how this relates to expected returns. (1:06:56) Unpacking the biggest lesson from Petra's research about understanding fees and payoff. (1:10:12) A 60-second recap of Jill Schlesinger's previous episode with us. (1:14:53) Explaining the idea of the 'great money reset' and why Jill's latest book was so much easier to write than her first one. (1:17:22) Jill shares the five steps to go through before a reset and expands on the important considerations. (1:21:33) Tips for negotiating with your boss and final thoughts on approaching a financial reset. (1:32:04) Today's after-show; recent time off, listener reviews, community and event updates, and a song from RootHub. (1:41:22)   Links From Today's Episode:   Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Felix Fattinger — https://www.wu.ac.at/en/finance/people/faculty/felix-fattinger-1/ Petra Vokata — https://petravokata.com/ Petra Vokata on Twitter — https://twitter.com/vokataa Jill Schlesinger — https://www.jillonmoney.com/ Jill Schlesinger on Twitter — https://twitter.com/jillonmoney The Great Money Reset — https://www.amazon.com/Great-Money-Reset-Change-Wealth-ebook/dp/B09Y44ZJXT Episode 67 with Jill Schlesinger — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/67 Jill on Money Podcast — https://www.jillonmoney.com/podcasts The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money — https://www.amazon.com/Things-Smart-People-Their-Money/dp/0525622179 Neil Pearson — https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/profile/neil-pearson Episode 236 with Harold Geller — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/236 Episode 102 with Brian Portnoy — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/102 Future Proof — https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/ The Most Hated F-Word Podcast — https://themosthatedfword.com/ RootHub — https://www.roothub.com/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/

PoF Season 04 Episode 20  The Pirates of Finance - a weekly show by @JasonCBuck and @choffstein covering everything from Trademarks to NVDA Puts. This week, the duo talk Hustle P*rn, Yield Hurdle Rates, Nominal vs Excess Returns and moar Come on in, the water is fine. 00:00 Intro 02:00 EQD Conference 07:00 Structured Products 11:00 Futures Markets 14:00 Return Stacking 18:00 NVDA 24:00 Return Framing   ON OTHER PLATFORMS Twitter @FinancePirates https://twitter.com/FinancePirates TikTok @PiratesOfFinance https://www.tiktok.com/@piratesoffinance INTRO MUSIC By taylorgalford.bandcamp.com   THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UP AS A BASIS FOR INVESTMENT DECISIONS. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS SHOW ARE OF THE HOSTS AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH. THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH MAY MAINTAIN POSITIONS IN SECURITIES DISCUSSED IN THIS SHOW. #investing #finance #business #investing #stockmarket #inflation

Structured products can offer unique investment opportunities and customization but also come with risks and complexities. It is vital to thoroughly understand the product's structure, risks, and potential returns before investing. In this episode, we delve into the value of structured products and recap a past episode about the philosophy of money before continuing our focus on reading and finance by diving into the book, Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli. Nick is a highly regarded author known for his insightful and engaging works on finance and investing. With a passion for demystifying complex financial concepts, Nick has earned a reputation for his ability to present information in a clear and accessible manner. His ability to blend storytelling with data-driven insights made his articles immensely popular among readers of all backgrounds. We discuss the pros and cons of financial products, why investors prefer them, the dark side of structured products, and what investors need to avoid. We recap a past episode with Barry Ritholtz about the philosophy of money and the main takeaways from our conversation with him. Then, we delve into Just Keep Buying and the invaluable lessons and uncover hidden gems it offers readers before speaking to Nick about savings and investing. We discuss the best strategies for investing, how to spend your money comfortably, why you should never wait for the markets to dip, and much more. To learn everything about structured products and valuable insights about saving and investing, tune in now.    Key Points From This Episode:   •    Learn about structured products and what they offer investors. (0:03:12) •    Why structured products can be a problem for investors. (0:07:00) •    We discuss whether the pricing of structured financial products is fair. (0:12:05) •    How financial institutions use complexity to exploit uninformed investors. (0:14:51) •    Outline of key findings from research conducted on structured financial products. (0:17:47) •    The behavioural aspect of structured products and why investors prefer them. (0:22:20) •    A recap of the main takeaways from our interview with Barry Ritholtz. (0:26:10) •    This week's book review of Just Keep Buying. (0:28:54) •    Nick explains the difference between saving and investing. (0:32:54) •    A comparison of just keep buying and dollar cost averaging strategies. (0:35:21) •    Whether people should wait for a dip in the market before investing. (0:37:23) •    Why you do not need as much savings as you think you need. (0:39:04) •    What the biggest lie is regarding personal finance. (0:42:29) •    Find out how to spend your money guilt-free. (0:44:13) •    He unpacks what comes after the just keep buying strategy, and how to be comfortable spending more in retirement. (0:46:48) •    Financial advice that Nick has for listeners. (0:51:03) •    The aftershow: upcoming guests, feedback about the show, and more. (0:53:59) 

In this podcast episode, we explore the world of structured products and how they can provide unique investment solutions in any market environment. To find out how investors can customise structured products to suit their investment goals and needs, listen to our latest episode of the Beyond Markets podcast: “Structured Products – Versatile solutions to complement portfolios” with Goh Wai Meng, Head Solutions & Sales Structured Products Singapore and Amos Wong, Structured Products Specialist in Singapore.

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has caused concern across the country among investors, consumers, and businesses. Today, our lawyers recap on the series of events that unfolded since March 10, 2023, and answer the most frequently asked questions regarding SVB's receivership and derivatives. Scott Diamond, Co-Leader of Ballard's Derivatives, Structured Products, and Secondary Markets Team, and a member of the firm's Distressed Assets and Opportunities initiative steering committee, provides his insightful analysis on these issues. Matthew Summers, Co-Leader of Ballard's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group and Distressed Assets and Opportunities initiative facilitates the discussion.

Ken Shinoda, portfolio manager at DoubleLine Capital, joins Julia La Roche on episode 64 to provide his macro outlook and views on housing. He also shares one of his highest conviction ideas right now. Ken joined DoubleLine at its inception in 2009. He is Chairman of the Structured Products Committee and oversees the non-Agency RMBS team specializing in non-Agency mortgage-backed securities, residential whole loans, and other mortgage-related opportunities. He is co-Portfolio Manager on the Total Return, Opportunistic Income, Income, Opportunistic MBS and Strategic MBS strategies. He is also lead Portfolio Manager overseeing the Mortgage Opportunities private funds. Ken is a permanent member of the Fixed Income Asset Allocation Committee and also participates in the Global Asset Allocation Committee. Ken is also the host of DoubleLine's “Channel 11 News” (@DLineChannel11), a YouTube and webcast series that provides market insights and commentary with peers and industry experts. 0:00 Intro 0:38 A ‘master's degree in finance' analyzing MBS during the GFC 2:20 Macro view 5:07 Way more negative on the economy 6:00 Structured Products, explained 7:50 Why housing didn't crash 8:27 Mirror opposite of the financial crisis 9:30 Office space 12:00 Less of a soft landing now 13:30 Housing outlook 17:50 Existing home sales 19:11 The Great Migration 21:00 Institutional buying in housing 24:55 Why the desert states are declining 25:30 Seeing homebuilding pick up again 26:37 Investing in RMBS explained 31:50 Forbearance 33:00 Views on credit quality, performance during different market cycles 37:00 Rates 40:00 Structured products 41:41 Commercial real estate 45:00 Parting thoughts

Bruce and Jeff are joined by Jeremy Eisenstein, co-head of RIA custody sales at Goldman Sachs. Jeremy gives his views on the custody operation at Goldman, where it's going, where it's been and how it got here. Guest Bio:Jeremy Eisenstein is co-head of the RIA custody sales and relationship management teams at Goldman Sachs, which is part of the Firm's Global Banking & Markets Division. He is based in New York. Prior to this role, he was a member of the Goldman Sachs derivatives franchise with responsibilities across the insurance and Structured Products groups covering financial advisors.Before joining Goldman Sachs in 2017, Mr. Eisenstein held various roles at Credit Suisse between 2014-2017, and previously Barclays Bank/Lehman Brothers from 2005 to 2014.

Welcome to the February edition of The Due Dilly Podcast. Today's discussion will include something abstract for our quants out there, something useful that advisors and their clients can relate to, and some practical ideas that advisors can implement today. As always, Nik Boucher will be joined by Joe Mallen, Chief Investment Officer, and Jason Van Thiel, Director of Research for Helios Quantitative Research.

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In this episode, we speak with Jillian Altamura, Managing Director at iCapital.  Jillian goes over her career, starting as an intern with Goldman Sachs and climbing up the investment banking ladder to becoming Head of Growth at Simon Markets which was acquired by iCapital in August 2022.  Jillian talks about how the spinoff happened, how Simon grew to dominate the space, and the recent acquisition of Simon by iCapital.  We went over the great functionality of Simon and how it can be used as an end all, be all to all things alternatives for financial advisors.    Hope you enjoy it!Did this podcast get you to take action in some way? I'd love your thoughts and feedback on this podcast.  I'm always looking to connect with like-minded creative people that are motivated and want to be better!  You can connect to me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmayer/or feel free to email me at foradvisorsbyadvisors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram! @ForAdvisorsByAdvisors and YouTube For Advisors By Advisors

Polysynth Protocol is a DeFi Options Vault (DOV) protocol powered by Ethereum and Polygon, enabling you to express your views on the market and earn in all market conditions. Polysynth's Options Vaults turns complicated financial instruments and derivatives into simple, easy-to-use front end offerings for users. Polysynth aims to abstract away complexity to offer a wide range of investment strategies that may otherwise be overlooked by users.In this video, I speak with Shailesh Gupta, the co-founder and CEO of Polysynth, discussing his approach to Structured High Yield Products and how they will develop in the future. In this video we are going to discuss:► Why the development of structured products are lagging behind► How Real Yield is generated by real financial activity► How we can identify true Real Yield from the "Real Yield" buzzword ► Leveraging B2B & B2C to ensure product safety, security, and reliability► The future of Structured Products► Polysynth's approach to regulation

In todays episode our investment expert Maximilian Mahn is giving us some insights into the world of structured products. DISCLAIMER This publication is for information- and marketing purposes only. The provided information is not legally binding and neither constitutes a financial analysis, nor an offer for investment-transactions or an investment advice and does not substitute any legal, tax or financial advice. Bergos AG does not accept any liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information. Bergos AG excludes any liability for the realisation of forecasts or other statements contained in the publication. The reproduction in part or in full without prior written permission of Bergos is not permitted.

“Alternative Investments” are those that do not fall into one of the conventional investment categories of stocks, bonds, and cash. While you may be familiar with Crypto and NFTs, what you may be less familiar with are some of the more unusual categories such as; art, wine, specialty real estate like farmland, rare books…and sneakers?! Today, we are joined by Wyatt Cavalier, Chief Investment Officer of Alts.co, to discuss how investors may potentially benefit from some amount of exposure to "alt funds". Visit Unfiltered Finance at https://info.symmetrypartners.com/unfiltered-finance Visit us at https://www.symmetrypartners.com. You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn. As always, we remain invested in your goals. Symmetry Partners, LLC, is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. No one should assume that future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, product or non-investment related content made reference to directly or indirectly in this material will be profitable. As with any investment strategy, there is the possibility of profitability as well as loss. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may not be reflective of current opinions or positions. Please note the material is provided for educational and background use only. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this material serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice.

Thorsten spent twenty years trading equity derivatives and was a partner at Bear Stearns. He was also head of equity derivatives at Panmure Gordan and Head of Trading Warrants and Structured Products at WestLB. Currently, he educates and lectures on derivative markets. On this podcast we discussed a simple explanation of options, how to understand volatility, and how to trade VIX. He also gave his views on skew and the volatility smile, how to manage your options position, understanding the greeks – delta, gamma, theta, and the different players in the options market. Finally, on a more personal note, Thorsten shared the books that influenced him the most: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (Lefvre), and Atlas Shrugged (Rand).

Today we'll move outside of the FIG framework and moves more into variable, registered, and structured products with our partners at Barnabas Capital. We asked our friends Joe Powell, President, and Josh Lewis, Head of Structured Products, to join us to take us inside their business and what they offer.   This should be a highly educational episode for advisors who want to learn more about the different asset classes available and the lines of business they provide. Plus, they'll tell us how they help breakaways make that breakaway a little smoother and more seamless.   Learn more about Barnabas Capital: https://barnabascapital.com/    Listen for these key points:  2:15 – Who is Barnabas Capital? 5:35 – Market update 9:49 – Structured products 13:55 – How Barnabas engages with advisors 16:45 – How products are made available 20:03 – Their credentials 21:50 – Limited downside and asset protection 22:52 – Advisors moving towards independence 26:06 – Technology partners 27:07 – Final thoughts

May the 4th be with you. Do you want to understand the universe of #energy markets and our #oilgas industry commodities prices. On this #podcast episode, the founders of Energy Rogue™ energyrogue.com talk about how they provide fundamental and technical analysis for the energy industry. See them today here and at their Happy Hour May 4th from 4 to 7 at Mama Rojas OKC to celebrate their business anniversary. Talking Energy Show with Energy Rogue founders Bill Shanahan and Brian Pieri Brian Pieri has been dedicated over 25 years in our energy industry. His career has centered around trading, optimizing, and originating physical and financial transactions specifically with Natural Gas, Oil, Natural Gas Liquids, and Power. This experience included physical transportation, financial basis spreads, storage arbitrage. In addition to developing and executing trading strategies, developed hedging strategies utilizing NYMEX Contracts, Basis Contracts, Options, and Structured Products. In the last 10 years, intense focus on the physical and financial development of Upstream and Midstream Assets (both greenfield and brownfield), acquisition of assets, optimization of assets, and disposition of assets. Bill E. Shanahan has participated and founded several startups. In 30+ years in the industry, Bill has performed every function in the Oil & Gas value chain. Through the development of assets, commodity transportation, hedging and financial contracts, and Oil & Gas Marketing – Bill has created value in excess of $2 Billion through the course of his career. - Oil & Gas Marketing (30+ Years) - Transportation Oil, NGLs, Natural Gas (30+ Years) - Hedging and Financial Contracts (30+ Years) - Asset Management (30+ Years) - Capital Development (30+ Years) Thank the sponsors and sign up at oilfieldtailgate.com and follow talkingenergyshow.com

Hello and Welcome to another episode of the Wall Street Lab Podcast.  I am currently in the offices of Solactive in Frankfurt. The second in person interview in a very long time. With me is today's guest: Timo Pfeiffer. Timo is the Chief Markets Officer of Solactive and in charge of Research, Sales, and Communications. He joined in 2017 as Head of Research & Business Development, after working for more than 15 years at Deutsche Bank, where he has held various management positions in London and Frankfurt. Most recently, he served as Managing Director in charge of Structured Products distribution in Europe. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Berufsakademie in Mosbach.  In this episode we explore the world of indices. You all have heard of the biggest indices, use them probably every day, but how much do you know about their origin, creation, administration? This is our topic for today. We look at the life of an index from beginning to end. Who comes up with the idea? How does the creation process work? What are the use cases? How to maintain an index? And in the end, what is the point of termination for an index? We speak a lot about trends and themes, like thematic investing, ETFs, sustainability, and much more.   

Samir Ibrahim is the CEO and co-founder of SunCulture. SunCulture develops and commercializes life-changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. The company is featured on Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021, and is recognized as a Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer and a Financial Times Transformational Business. SunCulture was also named to the London Stock Exchange's “Companies to Inspire Africa” index. SunCulture has been featured by TED, the Financial Times, the Economist, BBC, and more. Prior to SunCulture, Samir studied finance and international business at NYU's Undergraduate Stern School of Business and joined PwC's Financial Services, Structured Products, and Real Estate Group. Samir is recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30, Top Conscious Business Leader by Conscious Company Media, and a World Energy Council Future Energy Leader alumnus. Samir is also on the Organizing Committee of Shikilia, a coalition of public and private sector organizations providing emergency cash transfers to low-income Kenyan communities.Resources https://sunculture.com/https://www.instagram.com/sunculturekenya/https://www.instagram.com/samiribrahim/