Talking Markets

Talking Markets

by Capital.com
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"Growth is Not Where it Needs to Be" - Louise Hellem, Chief Economist CBI | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson and David Buik

In today's episode of Talking Markets, David and Michael speak with Louise Hellem, Chief Economist at the CBI and a member of its Executive Committee. She and her team provide business leaders with advice on the UK economic outlook and global risks. Building on the insights from members, she shapes the CBI’s overall view on economic and fiscal policy and leads the CBI’s discussions with senior politicians and policymakers in these areas. Louise also oversees the CBI’s economic consultancy business CBI Economics. Louise helps us understand how the new government is doing in terms of communicating the state of the UK economy both internally and externally and emphasizes that growth and productivity should have the highest priority. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Sep 25, 2024
27:14

"We Knock Ourselves More Than We Should" - Louis Taylor, CEO British Business Bank | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson and David Buik

In this episode of Talking Markets David and Michael welcome Louis Taylor, CEO of British Business Bank. Prior to this role, he was Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK's export credit agency, for seven years. He also held roles as a Director General in the Department for International Trade, and a member of its Executive Committee and Management Board. The conversation touches on the role of the British Business Bank, the low number of IPO's in London, the state of the UK economy and how the new government is looking to advertise UK business abroad. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Sep 24, 2024
26:41

"Labour in Danger of Losing Credibility" - Hugo Duncan, Business Editor Daily Mail | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson and David Buik

In this episode of Talking Markets hosts Michael Wilson and David Buik speak with Hugo Duncan, the Business Editor of the Daily Mail. Duncan previously served as deputy finance editor, and before that as economics correspondent. His focus is on economics, property, housing, pharmaceuticals and city stories. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Sep 16, 2024
25:42

"Visitors See the Problems Facing London"- Andrew Love, Ritz Hotel London | Talking Markets

Andrew Love is currently Senior Advisor to The Ritz Hotel London. He initially joined The Ritz Club in 1998 and the Hotel in 2004 when he became Deputy Chairman and subsequently Chairman, resigning from that role in 2020. Throughout his career, he has been heavily involved in the Leisure and Hospitality industry. He has held several positions on the main board of leading groups, including Ladbroke Plc, City Clubs Limited, Leisure Investments Plc, Metropole Hotels & Casinos, Suits Ltd, Coral Casinos [UK] Ltd, and Pleasurama Ltd. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Sep 6, 2024
28:34

"Don't Take One Bit of Information [as gospel]" - Jonny Fry, CEO of TeamBlockchain | Talking Markets

A renowned figure in the blockchain community, Jonny Fry has over 25 years of finance-sector experience and deep expertise across all things financial innovation, from ICOs to tokenomics and crypto funds. Jonny established and floated Premier Asset Management Plc on the London Stock Exchange, managing over £1 billion. In 2016, he co-founded TeamBlockchain Ltd, where he currently serves as CEO. Jonny is also the Non-Executive Chairman of Gem Cap UK Ltd., working with fund managers on strategy marketing and distribution. He also co-founded The British Blockchain Frontier Technology Association (BBFTA) and Lifesci, and serves as the Editor of Digital Bytes, providing in-depth analysis on blockchain and digital asset sectors. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Sep 2, 2024
33:59

'We need consumers to be robust,' Neil Saunders, GlobalData Retail | Talking Markets with David Buik and Michael Wilson

In this week's Talking Markets David and Michael speak to Neil Saunders, Managing Director of the retail division at GlobalData. In this capacity, he leads the enhancement of the company's retail offerings and manages its research production. Additionally, he collaborates with clients to provide insights into the retail environment, shopper behavior, and market trends, offering guidance on the optimal development, refinement, and execution of their business strategies. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Aug 2, 2024
29:29

'Rejoining the EU isn't necesssary for economic growth,' Dr. Gerard Lyons | Talking Markets

Joining David and Michael this week is one of the UK's leading economists, Dr. Gerard Lyons. In this episode, Dr. Lyons shares his views on Brexit, the future of UK-China relations, and where interest rates are likely to settle. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Aug 2, 2024
38:18

"I Think We Can Make a US-UK Trade Agreement Happen" - Marc A. Ross | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

Welcome to this week's episode of Talking Markets. Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio is Marc A. Ross, a geostrategist and world-class communications executive with a proven ability to shape public affairs and increase cause awareness for global business issues using global street smarts coupled with holistic, high-frequency, and high-low communications. They discuss the potential for a US-UK trade agreement and Marc's efforts in that direction, how the UK has been domestically focused for a prolonged period of time, as well as the FED's next moves. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Jul 22, 2024
20:50

"Growth and productivity are not like turning on a tap" - Archie Norman, Chairman of Marks & Spencer plc | Talking Markets with David Buik and Michael Buik

Joining Michael and David on this week's Talking Markets episode is Archie Norman, Chairman of Marks & Spencer pls. He has a distinguished business and political career and is the only person to have been chairman of an FTSE 100 company and a Member of the House of Commons at the same time. From January 2010 to January 2016, Norman was the chairman of ITV plc. They discuss the Marks & Spencer turnaround, leadership and hierarchy in the modern age, the tech partnerships M&S is pursuing and the risks the company is facing, as well as the current political climate after Labour's recent win and how to generate growth and productivity. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 83.51% of retail investors lose money.
Jul 18, 2024
30:15

"Confidence in the City is Pretty Low" - Robert Pickering, Marex | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio this week is City legend and ex-Cazenove CEO, Robert Pickering. He joined leading City firm Cazenove in 1985, serving as its first Chief Executive from 2001 until 2008. He played a critical role in the firm's transformation from a private stockbroking partnership into a modern investment bank as part of the American giant J.P. Morgan. His book ‘Blue Blood’ provides a firsthand account of managing the firm during this period. Since leaving Cazenove, Robert has had a portfolio career serving as an advisor to individuals and boards – mainly within financial services. He is currently Chair of the Board at Marex, a diversified, global financial services platform. They’ll discuss: Life at the renowned City firm, Cazenove Working in the City amid Thatcher’s privatisations Critical private-sector corporate finance deals of the ‘80s and ‘90s Leading Cazenove’s transformation Working for Marex, an independent derivatives and forex broker The state of the City’s M&A and IPO activities CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.
Jul 15, 2024
30:17
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