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Hyped and marketed to a ridiculous extent by its backers, the $2.5 trillion virtual ‘currency' segment of the market was always going to collide head-on with reality. The question is: what happens next. To discuss further Jonathan was joined by Vincent Boland, Journalist with the Business Post.
William Dalrymple, the acclaimed writer and historian and author of The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company. Thomas Gryta, the Wall Street Journalist and co-author of Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and The Fall of General Electric. Vincent Boland journalist and commentator on business and finance reflects on the flotation of Eircom and subsequent consequences. Taking Stock with Vincent Wall on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
00:00-19:39 Vincent is joined by Zachary D. Carter from HuffPost to discuss his timely new book; ‘The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy, and the Life of John Maynard Keynes’ 19:39-34:21 He's also joined by Vincent Boland financial journalist and columnist with The Business Post to discuss the World Trade Organisation and candidacy of Phil Hogan for the Director General position. 34:21-55:09 Steve Dempsey Group Director of Publishing Products and Columnist at INM is back to talk about the rise of Stripe and the great age of digital disruption. Listen and subscribe to Taking Stock with Vincent Wall on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
As part of the 'Taking Stock Financial History Series' we take a look back on some of the biggest financial stories from years gone by. In this episode, Vincent is joined by Vincent Boland to talk about the story of rogue currency trader John Rusnak. Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.
Business Post readers gathered at the Roe & Co Distillery on James St. last Wednesday evening for a discussion titled, The next five years: Where to now for Ireland? Business Post editor and chief content officer Richie Oakley moderated the discussion which also featured: Pat Rabbitte, former minister and leader of the Labour Party. Lucinda Creighton, former TD, former Minister for Europe, founder of Renua and now chief executive of Vulcan Consulting. Danny McCoy, chief executive of IBEC, Ireland's largest and most influential business organisation. Vincent Boland, the experienced and well-travelled journalist who writes the weekly Big Picture column in the Business Post. Aidan Regan, associate professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD, now also a columnist with the Business Post. And Susan Mitchell, the paper's Deputy Editor and Health Editor. The discussion posed the questions, what are the challenges the country faces? What policies should the next government adopt? What do businesses need? Are we at risk of taking future economic growth for granted and could events outside our control derail the country's future prospects?
As part of the 'Taking Stock Special Financial History Series' we take a look back on some of the biggest financial stories from over the years. In this episode, Vincent speaks to Vincent Boland, journalist and commentator on business and finance about the city of London's 'Big Bang' on October 27th, 1986 - the day the stock market was deregulated and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) became a private limited company. Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.
Simon Kuper of The Financial Times joins Vincent to discuss the future for the EU after Brext. Vincent Boland is also in studio to reflect on the privatisation of Eircom and the legacy it left. Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.
Special focus on the German Economy and future for Central Banks with Paul Gordan Bloomberg Western Europe Central Banks Editor. Vincent Boland takes a look back at the Big Bang in London. Lorenzo Codogno, Founder and Chief Economist at Lorenzo Codogno Macro Advisors and Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics joins Vincent to discuss the latest political crisis in Italy following the resignation of former Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte. Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.
We look back at a mixed first full week in the job for Boris Johnson, as he toured Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland against a backdrop of a slump in sterling and Bank of England warnings about economic trouble ahead. In Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, the self-styled "Minister for the Union" was warned he could break up the country if he presses ahead with a no deal Brexit. Opinion polls look good for the new PM, but in the real world the Tories lost the Brecon by-election. Presented by George Parker, with Miranda Green, William Wallace, Mure Dickie and Vincent Boland. Produced by Caroline Grady and Salome Pkhaladze. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The people of Ireland are united in opposition to any return of a visible border, involving security or customs checks. But how can this be achieved once Britain leaves the EU? Siona Jenkins discusses at the possibilities with Vincent Boland and Tony Barber. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Plus, why the Conservatives have failed to negotiate a deal with the DUP. With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Vincent Boland of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ireland has a new prime minister who this week named his cabinet. Vincent Boland, the FT's Dublin correspondent, discusses with John Murray Brown the significance of the appointment of Leo Varadkar, an openly gay politician who is the son of an Indian immigrant father and at 38 the youngest ever Irish leader. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With Robert Shrimsley, Jim Pickard, Vincent Boland and Miranda Green, Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With the FT's George Parker, Sarah O'Connor, Henry Mance and Vincent Boland. Presented by Sebastian Payne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Vincent Boland reports from Dublin as Ireland prepares for a referendum on marriage equality. Opinion polls suggest the country is poised to become the first in the world to adopt same-sex marriage through a popular vote. The ballot itself is testament to a more liberal spirit taking hold in a country long dominated by the Catholic Church See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week’s podcast: President Obama accelerates the timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan; as the Greek crisis unfolds, we ask whether the eurozone could actually collapse; and, India battles to keep inflation under control. Presented by Gideon Rachman with James Blitz and Vincent Boland in the studio in London and James Lamont in Delhi. Produced by LJ Filotrani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.