Podcasts about World Gold Council

From the 1950s onwards, the foundations of investment consulting were laid, as pension funds and institutional investors sought professional guidance on asset allocation and portfolio management.  This was enhanced in the 1960s & 70s by the introduction of Modern Portfolio Theory by Harry Markowitz and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) by William Sharpe.  Today, the investment consulting industry has become a vast cog in the investing machinery, increasingly extending its reach from institutional through to individual investors.  In this interview, Michael Manning, CEO of NEPC, with nearly $2 trillion under advice, sits at the epicenter of these developments.  We learn how the world of consulting has developed, the reasons behind its growth, how it has adapted, and its move into the individual market.   Michael then discusses the investment terrain. Is the US peaking relatively, and what might that mean? How to assess passive versus active? Is private equity due to disappoint? And how to assess the risk/returns of private debt, infrastructure and real estate.  The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.  Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube 

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joseph Cavatoni, Senior Market Strategists at the World Gold Council, discuss the highlights from the Q1 Gold Demand Trends Report. They explore the record highs in gold prices and the impact on consumer demand for gold, the significant inflows into gold ETFs, and the impact of geopolitical factors on the market. The conversation also touches on investor sentiment and the outlook for gold in the coming months, highlighting the importance of gold as a strategic asset in uncertain economic times.   Additional Resources: Gold Demand Trends: Q1 2025   About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn. Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

Through direct, entertaining & insightful interviews with masters of the real life money maze, we hope to learn about different approaches to allocating capital, making business decisions and navigating the pitfalls that line the paths to prosperity. Each episode, with invite leading figures from the investment management and finance sector onto the show, who share their investment insights and career tips with our community. We're driven by a commitment to opening up the industry, which can often be shrouded in the fog of jargon and apparent complexity. To provide listeners with a wider perspective, we also occasionally feature guests from the arts or wider business world. The interviews is available completely free on all major podcast apps, on YouTube and via www.moneymazepodcast.com If you have any questions or guest ideas, feel free to email us at info@moneymazepodcast.com. Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council, IFM Investors and LSEG.

This week, Juan-Carlos Artigas, Head of Global Research at the World Gold Council joins us. Juan-Carlos and Mike Maharrey also discuss the growing divergence between the demand for gold in Asia as compared to the U.S. Don't forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates! https://www.youtube.com/@Moneymetals | https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals | https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ | https://twitter.com/moneymetals | https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/

 Chris Wood, former guest and highly respected global strategist, recently made a bold prediction, namely that the US stock market has reached its all-time relative peak, similar to Japan in 1989.  His recent commentaries include one describing Trump's “Liberation Day” as “Impoverishment Day” and that Trump is the “Bull in the China Shop”.  In this conversation, Chris gives his take on whether US equities are peaking, or just pausing. Alongside sharing some thoughts on US equities, Chris also analyses the dollar, the bitcoin/gold dilemma, EM fixed income, private equity, and private debt.  ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

As market dynamics shift, alternative and private market investments are taking centre stage—reshaping portfolios and redefining investment strategies. In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, we explore why asset owners are increasing their allocations to private markets, the rise of “Alternatives+++”, and how gold continues to serve as a safe-haven asset in uncertain times.  Joined by Denise Kehler, Chief Investment Officer, North America at WTW, and Jeremy De Pessemier, Asset Allocation Strategist at the World Gold Council, we explore the trends, innovations, and challenges driving a new approach to portfolio construction—one that emphasises resilience and long-term performance through alternative investments.  Resources mentioned: Global Asset Owner Peer Study on best practices Goldhub 

In this episode, we chat with Krishan Gopaul, Senior Research Analyst at the World Gold Council, who are the authority on Gold. They explore the unique gold market and industry research, producing analysis, commentary, and insights on the precious metal to improve the understanding, access, and trust in the yellow metal. Krishan has been with the World Council for over 14 years and is here today to give us an update on their latest Gold Demands Trend report for the first quarter of this year, some of the main drivers of gold at the moment, investor demand, and the activities of the central banks, and more. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the first quarter of 2025, total gold demand increased by 1% to 1,206 tonnes, marking the highest first quarter of gold demand since 2016. Investment demand, particularly from gold ETFs, was a significant driver of this increase. The main drivers for gold demand included macroeconomic factors such as inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties. Central banks continued to be a major source of demand, with ongoing purchases contributing to the overall support for gold prices. Retail investment in gold, particularly in bars and coins, saw a 3% year-on-year increase in the first quarter. This growth was driven by heightened uncertainty in the market, prompting both institutional and retail investors to seek gold as a safe haven asset. Central banks have been net buyers of gold since 2010, with significant purchases continuing into 2025. Emerging market central banks, such as those in Poland and China, were noted as key purchasers, maintaining a robust demand for gold. Jewellery demand faced pressure due to rising gold prices, with a 21% year-on-year decline in consumption. However, the value of gold jewellery sales increased by 40% year-on-year, indicating that consumers were spending more despite purchasing less volume, reflecting a shift towards viewing jewellery as an investment. BEST MOMENTS "We saw total gold demand in the first quarter up 1% to 1,206 tonnes, the highest first quarter of gold demand that we have seen since 2016." "In times of heightened uncertainty, gold tends to perform well; people see it as a safe haven asset." "Central banks have been net buyers of gold since 2010, and this trend is likely to persist." "Jewellery consumption was down 21% year on year, unsurprisingly given the rapid increase in price that we've seen." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GDT Q1 2025 Press Release: https://bit.ly/3YwykqH GDT Trends Q1 2025 Report: https://bit.ly/3ERvS7z GUEST SOCIALS https://www.gold.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishan-gopaul-32576114/ https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends/gold-demand-trends-q1-2025 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.

Krishan Gopaul from the World Gold Council explores gold demand trends for central banks and ETFs, as well as the resilience of jewellery consumption in Q1 2025.

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments unpacks the what, why, and how of building a core portfolio. Krishan Gopaul from the World Gold Council discusses Q1 2025 gold trends as ETF demand climbs. Simon shares thoughts on JSE all-time highs despite no budget in place.

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist for North America at the World Gold Council, to discuss the key findings and insights from the Gold Demand Trends Report for the first quarter of 2025. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.zaSubscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa.Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic theory suggests that when competition decreases, remaining firms may have more market power, which can lead to increased opportunities to expand, innovate, or capture a larger market share. Does that analogy apply to the world of shorting? And even if you are considered one of the best in the business, can you stay afloat with a rising tide of bullishness and asset inflation? To discuss what's changed and where might the opportunities lie, we welcome back Carson Block, who first appeared in September 2021. He discusses sourcing ideas and the warning signs and characteristics of companies they typically like to short along with examples of companies that meet their criteria. He discusses if AI can assist in screening for pattern recognition in potential candidates. He then reflects on the resilience needed to survive bull markets and hostile adversaries, and just as short-sellers leave the field, what may lie ahead! Recorded January 2025.  ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joseph Cavatoni, Senior Market Strategists at the World Gold Council, welcome George Cheveley, Portfolio Manager at Ninety One, for an insightful look into the dynamics of the gold mining equities market. With gold hitting record highs throughout 2024 and again this year, they dig into why mining stocks haven't kept pace and what's driving the disconnect. George shares how investors should think about mining companies today, what factors influence their performance – from cost pressures to growth metrics – and how sentiment is starting to shift from earnings to value. The conversation also covers what kind of growth matters most to investors and how to think about mining equities in the context of broader portfolio decisions. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of what's behind the headlines – and subscribe to Unearthed on your favourite podcast platform to stay up to date.    Additional Resources: Gold Demand Trends Q4 (Full Year) 2024  Gold Reserves by Country   Notable Quotes: “One of the things that I have heard from time to time is a production cliff looming for some of the producers, maybe five to ten years out, because of the pain the industry went through and the slowdowns in exploration.”     – John Reade  “ The gold industry has changed. The management of the industry has changed, and part of that is because of the circumstances that they went through in the last cycle.”    – John Reade  “ I think my own view is we're never going to end up with too few gold companies because every day there's people starting up junior gold companies. There's always somebody trying. I do think we probably could do with a bit more consolidation at the moment, but I also readily agree it's very hard to do.”    – George Cheveley    “I think time and timing is one of the big challenges and when we're feeling sorry for ourselves as fund managers. You know, sometimes we sit around and we say. The real problem with this job is we're talking to companies who are talking in decades and we're trying to service our clients who are talking in quarters, and we're trying to cover that spread, and it's pretty hard at times."    – George Cheveley     About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn.   Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

In this episode of Soar Financially, John Reade, Senior Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, joins Kai Hoffmann to break down the true drivers behind gold's massive move, the real reason Western ETF inflows are spiking, and why the trust in U.S. Treasuries—and the dollar—is rapidly eroding. We also dive into sovereign gold bonds in India, the psychology of the retail investor, and what a U.S. gold sale would really mean for the markets.Is this the era of safe-haven gold, or is there a bear case? John pulls no punches and brings 40 years of insight straight to the table.#Gold #WorldGoldCouncil #usdollar ----------Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver------------

Some of our conversations are deliberately different, and the man I interview here has cost me a lot of money! I also consider him a friend and somebody whose perspective I have valued.   It could be said that Neil Woodford, CBE, has had a career of two halves, the first of which encompassed extraordinary investment success at Invesco Perpetual and then at Woodford Investment Management (2014-2019).   At its peak, Woodford's business managed £15bn and was backed by Hargreaves Lansdowne and St. James's Place. Its clients included Kent County Council's pension fund, a range of wealth management firms and 300,000+ retail investors.   Yet in 2019 the fund was suspended and then liquidated, following a shift in asset allocation from blue-chip public equities to illiquid, unlisted companies (he denies this was the cause of the collapse in this discussion). In the run up to the collapse, he experienced approximately £7bn of outflows.   Using an investment lens, here we try to examine and understand what went right, what went wrong and now what may lie ahead.   Neil remains under investigation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority at the time of this interview (March 2025).  ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council, LSEG and IFM Investors.  Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube  

Shaokai Fan Global Head of Central Banks from the World Gold Council joins me at The Reserve in #Singapore. Shaokai offers insights to Asian gold markets and Asian central banks. His research tells us interesting things that precious metals investors and those looking at gold should know. Come see what he knows.

In this episode of Unearthed, co-hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council deep dive into the global performance of gold ETFs for Q1 2025. Strong inflows in March pushed total Q1 inflows to the second highest quarterly level in dollar terms since 2020, marking a notable shift in investor sentiment. John and Joe each take a closer look at gold ETF performance specifically in North America, Europe, and Asia, and discuss the potential geopolitical and economic influences driving investor demand in these key regions. With continued volatility on the horizon, our hosts conclude by discussing what they'll be keeping a close eye on for the next few weeks.   Additional Resources: Gold ETF Flows: March 2025  Gold Market Commentary: March 2025   About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn.   Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

In the world of mythology, Apollo is one the most revered and significant of all the ancient Greek and Roman Gods.  It was also the name given to an asset management business created in 1990 and today with assets of over $750 billion*, it's a leading provider of alternative asset management and retirement solutions.   In this conversation we understand Apollo's growth, reach and specialisations. More importantly we discuss the convergence of the public and private asset management industries, where the accelerating marriage of alternatives and traditional assets appears irreversible. From institutional portfolios, now expanding into individual allocations, the trend appears early in its evolution.  Scott Kleinman, Co-President of Apollo Asset Management, reviews the liquidity aspects implied by this phenomenon. He discusses the role of banks, where regulation has allowed the growth of non-bank enterprises like Apollo to blossom, and the trade-offs, risk, reward and liquidity, investors will make.  He also describes opportunities and challenges, outside of the US where capital is less abundant, and securitisation malfunctioning. Finally, Scott offers some great advice to youth that “you can't escape hard work” and “you should never stop asking why?!”  The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.  Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube | As of 31st December 2024 

This evening we look at the markets with Exness, we speak to Econometrix about a new SOE proposed to manage state property, the World Gold Council give us insight into the gold price and how it impacts illegal mining activity, Sars gives us an update on revenue collections, and we speak to Nox Cape Town about tourism trends affecting the short-term rentals sector. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive and General Counsel at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to learn more about the LBMA's role in the global gold and precious metals industries.  Sakhila provides a detailed overview of the LBMA's role as a membership organisation for participants in the Loco London Precious Metals Market. She outlines their standards including the Good Delivery List, the Global Precious Metals Code and the Responsible Gold Guidance.  The conversation then moves on to how technology and the GBI programme can support greater transparency across the gold supply chain. Finally, Sakhila, John and Joe dive into the LBMA's sustainability and responsible sourcing programme, which includes a discussion on the Gold Principles Group and pan-industry initiatives, International Bullion Centres, and artisanal and small-scale gold mining.     [1.20] Who is the LBMA and what is their role in the global precious metals industry? [5.03] LBMA Membership requirements and the Global Precious Metals Code [9.46] Sakhila provides an overview of the Gold Bar Integrity Programme [16:24] LBMA's gold industry-focused initiatives [24:08] How the LBMA is addressing challenges in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector  [27:39] Sakhila shares a fun fact about gold    Additional Resources: www.gold.org https://www.lbma.org.uk/ Gold Bar Integrity    Notable Quotes: “We are a membership-based organisation, but we have the ability to self-regulate, so what that means is if a refiner does not meet that criteria, does not meet those standardised rules that we have for every refiner, the LBMA has enforcement powers, which means that that refiner is removed from the Good Delivery List.” -Sakhila Mirza “We have a Global Precious Metals Code. This was something that the LBMA held the pen on when it came to drafting the Global Precious Metals Code, and is enforced by the LBMA and every member must attest to the code… From the LBMA perspective, it's a code that applies to the entire industry, whether you're a member of the LBMA or not.” -Sakhila Mirza “We announced earlier this year, in March of 2024, that the LBMA will be launching the LBMA GBI database.” -Sakhila Mirza “As you said, 20% of the overall supply is ASM (artisanal small-scale mining). If you take that 20%, less than 2% is going through the LBMA refiners. Where is the rest going?” -Sakhila Mirza About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on X at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn.   Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

The following episode was recorded on Wednesday 12 March before gold hit US$3,000/oz on Friday 14 March. In this episode of Unearthed, World Gold Council's Senior Market Strategists Joseph Cavatoni and John Reade analyse the latest trends in the global gold market, including its strong year-to-date performance, changing investor sentiment and gold ETF flows.  They look at what's happening in the key markets around the world, discussing the muted physical demand in North America and Europe, the potential impact of European deficit spending on the gold market, and China's growing investment demand – particularly the recent policy shift allowing major insurers to allocate assets to gold.  With macroeconomic forces in flux, Joe and John consider what could drive gold higher to US$3,000/oz and what investors should watch next.    Additional Resources: Gold Demand Trends Q4/Full Year 2024  Gold Reserves by Country   About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn.   Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

When Warren Buffet singles you out for praise, it might be fair to say you have summited the investment equivalent of K2, Annapurna and Kangchenjunga, the most challenging of mountain peaks!   In a capricious investing world, where success is often transient, reputations easily tarnished and hubris punished, to have not only stayed the course for 55 years, but thrived, built Oaktree Capital into one of the largest investors in distressed securities worldwide and cemented a vast loyal following is extraordinary. His investment memos written over the years are world class: engaging, lucid and approachable. In this 1 hour conversation, Howard shares some of his most important investing lessons. It's a conversation everyone interested in investing should hear. Howard explains, why it's not what you buy, it's what you pay that counts, why you need to be contrarian to succeed in investing, why over confidence is the enemy of performance, and  - given the inevitable nature of cycles - why he subscribes to Voltaire's comment that “history never repeats itself, but man always does”. And that is before he discusses the role of luck, the future of the US, the “illusion of knowledge”, and much more with one of the investment greats! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council, LSEG and IFM Investors. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube 

Today we're going to be talking about why central banks are purchasing so much gold right now.  How much gold? Between 2022-2023, central banks around the world accumulated over 1,000 metric tons of official gold reserves according to the World Gold Council. Why on earth would they be doing that? That's what today's video is all about. ✅ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@TRADEway/videos   ➡️ Join the upcoming Unlock the Stock Market Challenge: https://www.tradeway.com/unlock-the-stock-market Click here to book a complimentary strategy session:https://www.tradeway.com/call   MORE CONTENT: Why You Should Buy Gold in 2024  Silver Not Gold?  Buying Gold How to Buy Gold Why Costco is Selling Gold Download the free guide “5 Guidelines For Selecting Your Metals Dealer”:https://www.tradeway.com/metalsdealer   CLICK HERE TO DIVE INTO BARTER TO CURRENCY: https://www.tradeway.com/barter-to-currency   Get started on your stock trading journey with one of our upcoming workshops or classes: tradeway.com/events

In this episode we've been very fortunate to find someone who ranks amongst the most qualified anywhere in the world to discuss this topic. He was the former CFO of Billiton, then as CEO, built Xstrata into one of the world's largest diversified mining companies, helping grow their market value from US$500m to US$60bn, at one point employing over 90,000 people. In this conversation we examine the most important supply and demand mismatches of critical materials. We assess the energy transition, discuss where the opportunities and challenges lie, what Vision Blue Resources is seeking to build, and how investors are positioned. We expand the conversation to discuss valuation opportunities in the wider commodity space, geopolitical hotspots and their implications for commodity prices.  Mick also talks about effective management, building optionality into your business and why investors misunderstand how mining companies frequently demonstrate much better governance and responsibility than standard thinking suggests. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders,IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode of Unearthed, co-hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade, Senior Market Strategists for the World Gold Council, are joined by Robert Armstrong, US financial markets editor at the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter. Filmed on 15th January 2025, together they explore how shifts in US fiscal policy, geopolitical uncertainty, and changes in bond yields are influencing financial markets and the gold industry. Armstrong shares his perspective on key economic themes, including the resilience of the US economy, contrasting global economic challenges, and the dynamics of gold demand from central banks and investors. The trio looks into potential policy changes under the new Republican administration, examining tariffs, tax reforms, and immigration policy—as well as their implications for inflation and broader economic stability. As we publish this episode, just over a month later, it's remarkable to see how the gold market and gold price have shifted and how the global picture has already changed.   [1:08] Armstrong shares his thoughts on the recent steepening of the yield curve and its implications for markets [5:08] A comparison of the US's robust economy versus struggles in other global markets [7:53] How potential US tariffs and immigration policy could impact inflation [12:14] Discussion around potential US tax reform in 2025 [15:42] The role of central banks and emerging market investors in supporting gold demand [24:15] Armstrong's prediction for the financial markets in 2025 [29:12] Armstrong shares his fun fact and the emotional connection many have with gold   Additional Resources www.gold.org  Robert Armstrong LinkedIn Unhedged Newsletter   Notable Quotes "If the world was so uncertain, why isn't gold going up more? But you take the other side of the argument, which is: if the world wasn't so uncertain, it would be going down." – Robert Armstrong "As we like to say in America, our currency, your problem." – Robert Armstrong “It's a market in suspense. We absolutely know there will be action on tax policy. There has to be because the old tax laws are expiring, and if you have a Republican president with a Republican controlled Senate and a Republican controlled House and you don't cut taxes, what are you there for?”  – Robert Armstrong “I just feel like right now in the United States, not speaking of the West, but speaking of the United States, risk appetites are just still incredibly robust.”  – Robert Armstrong   About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on X at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn. Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

Star Trek's opening lines were potent: "Space: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its mission? To boldly go where no man has gone before!” Whether Star Trek or Star Wars, such films offered tantalising glimpses of another world. But it's actually here now! The WEF & McKinsey predict that the space sector will reach a value of $1.8tn by 2035. That's only 1 decade ahead! Mark is CEO of the world's first listed space tech fund, Seraphim Space, and he discusses this final frontier. He explains what is going on in the world of space and where there is money to be made.   Mark first discusses why Elon Musk has transformed the industry by lowering the price point of launch in such a gargantuan way and why the worlds of public and private are scrambling for a piece of the action. He describes their investment process, how targets are identified, weighed, and capital allocated. He explains why data, digital infrastructure, communications, health and space debris are priorities, with their emphasis on profitable, shorter term opportunities. He discusses why the militaries are disproportionately investing, where he thinks money will be made, and why the Seraphim Investment Trust's discount is a source of continued frustration. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council, LSEG and IFM Investors. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade from the World Gold Council share their expert views on the potential unintended impact of US tariffs on gold. While broad-based tariffs are not expected to specifically target gold, Joe and John discuss the actions traders and risk managers are already taking in response. They also discuss how speculation has shifted gold inventories between London and New York, causing temporary price imbalances and liquidity concerns. Looking ahead, the hosts emphasise the need to monitor the US economy, particularly inflation and potential rate cuts, which could further influence the gold market this year and bring Western investors back to the table.    About World Gold Council We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn. Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

In today's episode we have the chance to talk to one of the most successful investors of his generation, James Anderson, Former Partner at Baillie Gifford. I'm joined by Mark Wallace, MD of Rothschild & Co, who brings his expertise on US tech equities to this discussion.  From 1987 until 2022 he led their flagship fund, the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. His early investments in Google through to Tesla paid handsome returns to investors, and have made him both highly respected and widely admired. Now he is at Lingotto, the independent investment management company wholly owned by Exor N.V..  James discusses how his approach to evaluating companies has evolved and what he means by “the normal ways of looking at companies is no longer valid”. He discusses companies' life cycles and why such a small percentage of listed companies actually deliver the big returns. He then reflects on the importance of the academic community in sourcing, as well as validating investment ideas before moving on to the vision exhibited by founders and vested principals in newer businesses, from Amazon to Tesla. He describes his investing priorities thematically, including risks, mistakes, accessing long-term capital and why Europe seems to lack ambition in both seizing and scaling the opportunities.  Finally, he reflects on the public versus private debate, asking and answering the question as to which of those two may be the better sources of return. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments unpacks the latest trading updates from Pick n Pay and Boxer, while John Reade from the World Gold Council explores a record-breaking year for gold demand driven by aggressive central bank buying in Q4. Plus, Peregrine Capital's David Fraser looks ahead to the upcoming year, examining the risks and opportunities as global market valuations remain high.

John Reade from the World Gold Council explores a record-breaking year for gold demand, driven by aggressive central bank buying in Q4.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist for North America at the World Gold Council, to discuss the findings and insights from the Gold Demand Trends report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy a variety of career tips & life lessons from finance leaders in this New Year compilation special.  This episode brings together some of the most insightful lessons and perspectives we've gleaned from past guests, covering everything from life wisdom to industry-specific strategies. You'll hear from an extraordinary lineup, including Sir Chris Hohn, Nicolai Tangen, Mathieu Chabran, David Neal, Ray Dalio, Baroness Dambisa Moyo, and Suyi Kim. But that's not all—we've also included insights from David Schwimmer, Ian Charles, Mark Delaney, Colm Kelleher, Marcie Frost, Anthony Scaramucci, Scott Guthrie, Emmanuel Roman, and Sir Tony Blair. We hope you find this useful! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council, IFM Investors and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade kick off 2025 by discussing key trends likely to shape the gold market amid global uncertainty. They highlight U.S. political developments, including the introduction of the new administration and tariff debates as significant factors impacting gold's role in the economy. John talks about political shifts in Europe and the impact these will have on regional economies and the relationship with the US. Inflation remains a focal point, with sticky rates creating challenges for consumer confidence and demand for gold jewelry and coins. Continued central bank gold purchases, notably by China, add to the complex outlook and this episode sets the stage for an intriguing year for gold investors.   About World Gold Council We are a membership organization that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn. Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

Today is the first time we welcome back a guest who has changed firms between interviews. We recorded Luba Nikulina, on Thanksgiving day, 2022, and our guest was then Head Global of Research at WTW, an organisation advising on over $3 trillion of assets. Today Luba is the Chief Strategy Officer at IFM Investors, a leading asset manager in infrastructure with a significant presence in other asset management capabilities. Luba explains the switch, and unpacks the investment thesis behind the increasing inclusion of infrastructure in institutional portfolios. She reflects on its position within the growing private assets sleeve of allocators, and why Australia and Canada have adopted significantly larger allocations of 10-20%, but why many other major countries are now building theirs. She assesses infrastructure's risks, rewards and liquidity characteristics. She explains the barriers to competition, the projects involved, including bridges, toll roads, data centres and new energy assets. In short she would say it's the “buoyant, brilliant ballast in the investment boat”. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode, Simon shares an update on the show, reflecting on notable interviews and summarising the wide range of initiatives under development beyond the Money Maze Podcast itself. Although we have said this for each of the 5 years since we started, this year has been incredibly exciting, surpassing both out expectations, and 2+ million global downloads, officially releasing over 200 episodes since starting the podcast in 2020. In the last few months, we've been lucky enough to feature Scott Bessent, Trump's appointed Secretary of State, Cliff Asness of AQR, Colm Kelleher of UBS, David Schwimmer of LSEG, Mark Delaney of Australian Super, Suyi Kim of CPP Investments, Marcie Frost of CalPERS, Baroness Dambisa Moyo and many more. We've also had the privilege of hosting some of the most significant figures within geopolitics, such as former UK Prime Minister, Sir Tony Blair, and General Patrick Sanders, just retired head of the British army. Browse our channel to listen! Plus, check out our other initiatives: Money Maze Learn, Money Maze Multilingual, Money Maze Curated Podcasts, and our YouTube channel for full video interviews. We also offer a select number of internships, mostly over the summer.  Otherwise, we wish our listeners and viewers an enjoyable festive break! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn |  Watch on YouTube

The following episode was recorded on December 9, 2024. Joe Cavatoni and John Reade of the World Gold Council review gold's impressive 2024 performance, with a 28% gain through November—the best in over a decade. They explore the outlook for 2025, expecting modest growth fueled by falling U.S. interest rates and a slow economic recovery. The conversation looks at key factors shaping gold markets: U.S. economic policies, geopolitical uncertainty, and emerging innovation. As Bitcoin hits record highs and central banks like China's return to gold, the episode explores how these trends might position gold as a steady asset in an unpredictable year ahead.  About World Gold Council We are a membership organization that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on Twitter at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn. Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

World Gold Council Forecasts 'Range-Bound' 2025, As Inflation Becomes Entrenched' The World Gold Council has just released its gold forecast for 2025, which they expect to be a 'range-bound' year for the metal. But Vince Lanci takes a look through the highlights of the report to walk you through what you really need to be aware of. And he also discusses how inflation is becoming entrenched. All in today's show, and just click the thumbnail to watch it now! - To find out more about the latest progress at Fortuna Mining, as well as their latest reserves and resources estimate, go to: https://fortunamining.com/news/fortuna-updates-mineral-reserves-and-mineral-resources-for-the-seguela-mine-cote-divoire/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Fortuna Mining, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-fortuna-silver-mines/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Jean Martineau, President & CEO, Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. during the LMBA & LPPM 2024 Global Precious Metals Conference, to discuss artisanal and small-scale gold mining and how it fits into the bigger picture of the global gold industry. Martineau dives into Dynacor's operations in Peru and how they've created a unique operational framework to help earn the trust of local, small-scale gold miners. He also shares more about how they are focusing on education and safety through work with geologists, engineers and other NGO groups that support education and health within the communities where the miners operate. He concludes the conversation by discussing where Dynacor is headed to next, as they explore opportunities in Africa. [2:15] Martineau shares the history of Dynacor and how they work with artisanal miners  [9:00] Dynacor's relationship with miners in Peru and how they have built trust within the industry and with their miners  [10:51] A conversation that Martineau overheard between two miners where one shared that Dynacor is one of the only mills he has worked with that is trustworthy [16:40] The collaboration between Dynacor and NGO groups to help support education and health for miners  [20:47] New geographies Dynacor is exploring and sees the most potential to expand in the future [26:34] Martineau shares his fun fact about gold    Additional Resources: www.gold.org Dynacor Group Jean Martineau LinkedIn Dynacor Group: Construction of a Pilot Plant in Senegal   Notable Quotes: “We work very transparently with the miners.” -Jean Martineau “I always tell our guys we are working on a long-term basis. I prefer to lose one miner, than lose our reputation.” -Jean Martineau “At the beginning, in the 2000's there were no rules, but now our government tried to formalize that and they began in Peru formalizing the process in 2012, so since then we have established a complete transparency standard. So, each time we have a new miner coming in, we have 25 points we verify - if he's really registered, if he's working legally, if he's working in this concession or the other one. So, everything is verified this way.” -Jean Martineau About World Gold Council We are a membership organization that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market. You can follow the World Gold Council on X at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn.   Terms & Conditions | World Gold Council

With Christmas coming up, we thought today would be the perfect time to replay one of our older episodes! Very occasionally one individual can have a disproportionately powerful impact on a collection of people, but very rarely does that person's impact grow in time and reach, and expand beyond anyone's expectations and for millions, be responsible for enhancing their lives. In this episode we explore a slightly different realm: religion. Our guest, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, talks of his own odyssey from barrister to clergyman, before widening both awareness and access to Christianity to those outside the church via the Alpha Course.  Alpha - a term which we usually employ in a very different context on the podcast - effectively rebranded and modernised Christianity for a new generation in the 1990s, with tens of thousands of courses being run by the end of the decade. The programme has now been translated into 112 different languages, and 30 million people have taken part.  In this interview he explains his own pivot to faith, how he was asked to take charge of the Alpha Course development, and in the subsequent years how its reach was extended globally. He explains how he built it into a global brand, how charismatic leadership can be relevant to all fields, the changing relationship between faith and secularism, the role of religion for prisoner rehabilitation, as well as thoughts on morality, money and giving! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn |  Watch on YouTube

Today's guest is the new US Treasury Secretary, serving under Donald Trump. The role gives him immense responsibility for managing US obligations and finances, including circa. $7 trillion of annual US federal spending, the $35+ trillion fiscal debt pile and continued inflationary pressures on both US businesses and consumers. Prior to this, Scott was a globally respected and market-moving hedge fund investor. He was key player on the George Soros's team, who in 1992 helped the Quantum Fund make $1bn, shorting sterling ahead of the UK's withdrawal from the ERM. Then, as Soros's CIO, he was also dubbed ‘The Man Who Broke the Bank of Japan' by the Wall Street Journal, making approximately $3.5bn on the Abenomics trade from 2012-2015! Scott is widely acknowledged to be one of the world's most highly respected macro hedge fund managers, and is the Founder of Key Square Capital Management. He has also taught financial history at Yale and is a prominent philanthropist. In this episode, Scott explains the key ingredients in being a macro manager. He charts his journey, working with legendary investors such as Stan Druckenmiller and George Soros. He opines on a range of key investment themes, including his thoughts on de-dollarisation, debt, commodities, the Ukraine rebuild, and AI. He also shares his analysis of the fast-evolving markets in both China and Japan. Scott goes on to discuss risk, when and how he sizes positions, signposts that influence conviction, and dealing with information overload. A tour de force! Interview originally recorded in September 2023. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn |  Watch on YouTube

In 1932, the United States was in the grip of the Great Depression. One in four Americans were unemployed, nearly 9,000 banks had failed. Franklin Roosevelt was elected to the first of his four terms as President of the United States, and a retirement system for state employees was established in California. It became the California Public Employees' Retirement System  (CalPERS). Today it's America's largest public pension fund, managing over $500bn (as of July 2024). In this conversation, Marcie explains her journey to the helm of the organisation that is CalPERS today, and its over 2 million beneficiaries. She discusses unfunded liabilities, and the balance between strategic and tactical allocation. She continues in reviewing their approach to active v passive in equity and fixed income. She discusses allocations to private equity and private debt, to hedge funds and real estate, and why their allocations to infrastructure are likely to increase.  She reflects on the intense scrutiny of being a highly visible public entity, and how divestment is not their first response in industries like energy, even though sustainability is a key priority.  She concludes with thoughts on culture, leadership, CalPERS being more nimble, and some great advice for females in finance. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode of Unearthed, co-hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade, Senior Market Strategists for the World Gold Council, are joined by Professor Hao Zhou from Tsinghua University to dive into the shifting dynamics of China's economy and its impact on the global gold market. Together, they discuss China's incredible economic transformation since 1978, the causes behind the recent slowdown in economic growth described by Professor Zhou as the three interconnected problems of: declining real estate, local government debt, and suppressed private industry. The trio also review how China's new stimulus package could get the country back on the growth trajectory, and to conclude, Professor Zhou gives his two cents on what's in store for the gold market in China.   [1:32] Professor Zhou discusses the Chinese economy from 1949 until 1978 and the characteristics of the market during those years.  [7:58] Professor Zhou discusses the declining real estate market and what that means for GDP. [14:47] Joe asks about the historical regional wealth distribution in China. [22:18] John asks whether the stimulus packages from the Chinese government will work and how long it might take for them to work.  [29:02] Joe asks Professor Zhou for his views on how investment in gold is playing out in the broader Chinese economy. Additional Resources

18 Nov 2024. We have the latest from the big economic issues on the table at today's G20 meeting in Brazil. Plus, the battle of the supermarkets is getting ever more competitive in the UAE: we get the inside story from the consultancy Oliver Wyman. And, as the Dubai precious metals conference gets underway this week... we look at what's happening to the price of gold with John Reade of the World Gold Council. We also speak to Professor Dame Heather McGregor of Heriot-Watt University to discuss the significance of women on audit committees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technological revolutions are by their nature rare events: the printing press, mobile telephony and the internet. The associated excitement can capture the imagination, spur a raft of associated breakthroughs, encourage investors to dream of extraordinary returns, yet their byproduct is often to create excessive short-term exuberance, and expectations that might be correct in time, but invariably expect too much, too soon. Scott Guthrie understands this space better than most, being a Microsoft lifer who has been at the epicentre of their success in Cloud and now AI, overseeing the development of both the Azure and Copilot products. Alongside Simon, the discussion is co-hosted by Rob Rooney.  Rob is the former CEO of Morgan Stanley International and was their Global Head of Technology and Operations. He now runs two fintech firms: HyperJar and Hyperlayer. Scott begins by explaining why investors & business alike should look beyond the typical 1-2 year timelines used in common AI narratives, and instead examine the potential 5-10 year outlook for the technology. He then shares some practical examples of how AI may cut costs & boost productivity for finance firms, why they've partnered with LSEG, and their reasons for building a staggering 500 new data centres globally! In the wide ranging interview recorded at the LSEG Tech Leaders Summit ,he covers the central questions surrounding AI: Is it really a new game changer? How will it play out? Will regulation stifle or stimulate progress? How does it recalibrate productivity? Do we even have the electricity to support it? And how is AI being integrated into the burgeoning cloud industry?  ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored bySchroders, IFM Investors and the World Gold Council. We're pleased to now announce our fourth sponsor: LSEG! Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Jill Leyland represents the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) on the UK National Statistician's “Advisory Panel on Consumer Prices – Stakeholder”. Together with John Astin she wrote the 2015 paper “Towards a Household Inflation Index” (since updated) which the ONS used as a starting point for the development of the Household Costs Indices. From 2009 to 2012 she was a Vice President of the RSS. She chaired its committee which developed RSS policy towards official statistics from 2008 to 2012 and its organising committee for the Excellence in Official Statistics Award from 2010 to 2016. Jill was awarded the Society's West Medal for services to Official Statistics in 2018. She has been an Expert Witness on inflation measurement and is a Fellow of the Society of Professional Economists. In the past she worked, among other organisations, for the World Gold Council, the OECD, the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Government Statistical Service.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Treasury director-general, Dr. Duncan Pieterse on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement's key takeaways, including measures to reduce debt, boost economic growth, and improve service delivery. In other interviews on this episode of The Money Show, Krish Gopaul, Senior Analyst for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at the World Gold Council explores the factors behind the unprecedented growth in global gold demand, now exceeding $100 billion.   Interviews: Insights into mini-budget and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's economic agenda Stephen Grootes speaks to Treasury director-general, Dr. Duncan Pieterse on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement's key takeaways, including measures to reduce debt, boost economic growth, and improve service delivery.   Market Commentary   Grant Nader, Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers joins host Ray White to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance.   Global gold demand reaches a record high value of over US$100 billion Stephen Grootes speaks to Krish Gopaul, Senior Analyst for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at the World Gold Council exploring the factors behind the unprecedented growth in global gold demand, now exceeding $100 billion. Tech Thursday: Shifting Landscape: Challenges Face South African Online Retail Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about the turmoil in South Africa's online retail space, following Jumia's exit from Zando and Takealot's sale of Superbalist. SA is spending worryingly little on agricultural research Stephen Grootes talks to Johann Kirsten, Professor of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University, about South Africa's alarming underinvestment in agricultural research.    Small Business Focus:  Building your brand as a township business for urban and corporate market Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, Founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliances about strategies for township businesses to penetrate urban and corporate markets through effective branding with Bulelani Balabala. Investment School - Navigating South Africa's Market Volatility: Strategies for Long-Term Growth Stephen Grootes speaks to Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principal at First Avenue Investment Management, and Asanda Notshe, Chief Investment Officer at Mazi Asset Management, about navigating South Africa's market volatility: strategies for long-term growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four years ago we had the chance to record a US election special ahead of the vote to determine whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump became President. We welcomed Anthony Scaramucci; Harvard Law, Goldman Sachs, political fundraiser and, for 11 dramatic days, Donald Trump‘s Director of Communications. Since then he has developed his finance business, run the SALT conferences, been a crypto evangelist and in addition - possibly inspired by his experience on the Money Maze Podcast - has become the co-host of the Rest is Politics US with Katy Kay (a high quality show which we recommend).  In this conversation he discusses Trump, including some candid thoughts on his character and what may lie ahead if he wins.  He then assesses the question of immigration, and if this election “will decide whether we continue to lead on freedom, economic innovation and multilateralism”. He assesses why crypto should rise tenfold, how the debt challenge could be addressed, how he has managed setbacks and what resilience means to him, all with a ton of energy! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors and the World Gold Council.

This recording took place at the London Value Investor Conference over summer, where Simon hosted a discussion with Joel Greenblatt. Joel not only founded and runs Gotham Asset Management, but was also an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School for 20+ years. Joel previously ran Gotham Capital, where he achieved 50% annualised returns between 1985-1994 (34.4% net). Joel also helped Michael Burry set up Scion Capital in 2000. In this discussion, Joel offers some exceptionally valuable insights into the issues of active versus passive, if valuation works pays, the need for patience, thoughts on concentration, and learning from mistakes. He talks on the need for detailed valuation work in order to identify compelling valuation opportunities, but also of the need for patience for the market to recognise such situations. He advocates passive for those ill-equipped to undertake detailed valuation work, and also recognises the challenges of owning too many overvalued and insufficient undervalued companies when you are passively invested.  He then explains how the best way to learn from one's investing mistakes is to lose amounts of money that matter. Joel goes on to acknowledge that he would have been fired several times over, had it not been his own firm! A treasure trove of advice from a pro! The interview is followed by a short Q&A. Thanks to the following for their contributions here: Steve Clapham of Behind the Balance Sheet, Mark Rubenstein of HPS Investment Partners, Ajit Dayal of Quantum Advisors India, and Cole Smead of Smead Capital Management. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, and the World Gold Council. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Today we travel back to Melbourne, Australia, having had previous conversations with Ben Samild (now CIO of the AFF) & David Neal (CEO of IFM Investors).  AustralianSuper, Australia's largest super fund, manages approximately USD $230bn for 3.4m members. Mark Delaney has been at its helm as CIO for almost 20 years.  Mark describes the goals, the organisation and its investment principles. He explains why Australia consolidated its pension industry and the benefits it has reaped for pensioners and the economy. He discusses approaching global equities, why infrastructure is the “ballast in the boat”, his favourable view of private equity and why he likes active over passive. He also covers how he accesses commodity exposure, and why you can't worry about the markets when he's on his surfboard trying to catch a wave! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored bySchroders,IFM Investors and the World Gold Council. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Sovereign wealth funds, private equity, Hollywood actors; the world of sports has been undergoing an investing revolution.  The last few years have seen a quantum increase of new investors, investing both in sports and even their governing bodies, raising questions about potential returns, the investment thesis and competition. Arctos is one of world's largest sports investors, counting amongst its investments, with 20+ portfolio companies, including: Baseball's Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, Paris St. Germain, Atalanta,  New York Giants, and recently Aston Martin's F1 racing team.   In this episode, Ian Charles, trained in the world of illiquid private investments and secondaries, discusses the size of the market, the investment logic, competition, regulation, building the brand, using data as well as exits and returns! From North American leagues to European football, he assesses the barriers to entry, the ability for growth capital to raise growth rates, historic returns, minority stakes, and how the fans impacted by these epochal changes. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors and the World Gold Council. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In this episode, Stig Brodersen talks with investment expert Lyn Alden about why gold has recently hit an all-time high. They discuss the optimal market conditions for gold investments and gold in portfolio management.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why the gold price is at an all-time high 02:41 - Who are the buyers of gold, and what is the role of central banks 15:27 - Why emerging economies have more gold on their balance sheet than developed economies 18:53 - Whether it makes sense for Argentina to print money to buy gold and then dollarize their economy 21:23 - Who would benefit from having a gold standard 28:06 - The allocation to gold in your portfolio and why does gold do well in market conditions when stocks and bonds do not 32:08 - What is paper gold, and how is it different than physical gold?  45:10 - What is the cost of gold, and what is the discount you will get from buying higher quantities Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Lyn Alden's book, Broken Money – Read reviews here. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Currencies and Debt | YouTube Video. Our interview with Lyn Alden about her book, Broken Money | YouTube Video. Our interview with Lyn Alden about How the Fed Went Broke | YouTube Video. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Macro and the Energy Market | YouTube Video. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Money | YouTube Video. Our interview with Lyn Alden about Gold and Commodities | YouTube Video. Lyn Alden's free website. The website of the World Gold Council. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota CI Financial Sun Life AFR The Bitcoin Way Industrious Briggs & Riley Range Rover Meyka iFlex Stretch Studios Vacasa Public Simon & Schuster USPS American Express Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm