Talking Markets

Talking Markets

by Capital.com

Election Coverage - Times journalist Simon Nixon: Can Labour recharge the economy?

Our next ‘Talking Markets’ general election special with journalist Simon Nixon is now live on air. He joined The Times as Chief Leader Writer in 2018 and has been writing a weekly column for the business section on international economic affairs since 2015. He was previously Chief European Commentator at The Wall Street Journal and European editor of the WSJ’s ‘Heard on the Street’ column. Prior to this, Simon was the Executive Editor of Reuters’ Breakingviews. In the 30-minute session, industry veterans David Buik and Michael Wilson will ask Simon: Can Labour attract inward investment? What could a Labour government mean for UK equities? How will Labour’s ambitious infrastructure plans impact the private sector? Could Labour recharge UK IPOs? What could a government shift mean for international bond markets? Has the free market had its day? CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

Election Coverage - Discussing UK growth, capital gains tax, foreign investment & more

Today is the first of four very special editions of ‘Talking Markets’ that we’re hosting in the run up to the general election. Helen Thomas, former adviser to George Osborne during his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer, is currently in the Capital.com studio discussing how a party switch could impact markets, businesses and investors across the UK and beyond. The session will cover: - How a Labour government with a huge majority could affect UK equities - Whether Labour has the talent to drive UK growth and attract foreign investment - How the switch could impact burgeoning industries like UK tech - What a switch could mean for UK IPOs - Whether capital gains tax reform is on the horizon - How the gilt market and international bond markets could react to a Labour majority CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"Digital Money Changes the Nature of Money" - Jonny Fry | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson and David Buik

Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio this week is blockchain guru Jonny Fry, a renowned figure in the blockchain community. He 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. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"Tories Were Unable to Take Hard Decisions" - Lord Michael Spencer, Director and Special Advistor at CME | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio this week's Talking Markets is esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist, Lord Michael Spencer of Alresford who will be discussing the general election, Brexit, and UK growth. He is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. He founded Intercapital in 1986, a firm which soon became one of the world's largest inter-dealer brokers. In 1998, Intercapital merged with EXCO, and a year later with Garban plc, forming ICAP – with Michael as CEO. ICAP joined the FTSE 100 in 2006, and in 2016 sold its hybrid voice broking business. This led to the formation of NEX Group, again with Michael as CEO. In 2018, CME Group acquired NEX, and Michael became a director and Special Adviser at CME. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"It All Comes Down to Liquidity" - Humphrey Percy | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio this week is FX expert Humphrey Percy. With over 40 years of international banking experience, he has worked at the likes of J. Henry Schroder Wagg, Barclays Bank Group and WestLB, holding positions including CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, and Head of Global Financial Markets. Humphrey founded Bank of London and The Middle East plc in 2006, and was Chief Executive Officer of BLME Holdings for nine years. A Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), Humphrey founded HighLine Partners Ltd in 2019, where he is Chairman. He’s also the Chairman of SGM-FX, an independent foreign exchange company. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"UK plc Wants a Stable Counterparty" - Simon French | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

This week on Talking Markets, industry veterans David Buik and Michael Wilson are joined by economics guru Simon French to discuss the upcoming UK election, how equities and the pound have fared under Labour and Conservative governments in the last 70 years, as well as the state of the housing market and the economy's growth prospects. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"PR Will Be Turned on Its Head" - Steffan Williams | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

This week, David and Michael are joined by Steffan Williams, founder and partner of strategic communications and change management consultancy Williams Nicolson. They talk about PR and AI's impact on the industry, as well as reputation management and how CEOs should engage with media in a changing world. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"Uncertainty Is at Uncomfortable Levels" - Martin Sorrell | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

Sir Martin Sorrell is a British businessman and Chairman of S4 Capital. Martin has served on boards of many high profile public, academic and business organisations, including esteemed business schools both nationally and internationally. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"Property Markets Aren't Working Effectively" - James Max | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio, is guest speaker James Max – Broadcaster over the years for BBC, LBC, Sky, Channel 5, TalkRadio and TalkTV, investment banker, property guru and columnist at the Financial Times. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

"Risk is Always a Very Personal Thing” - Gerald Ashley | Talking Markets with Michael Wilson & David Buik

The fourth episode of Talking Markets welcomes Gerald Ashley, a sought-after speaker, advisor, broadcaster and writer on change, risk and decision making. In this episode he speaks with our hosts Michael Wilson and David Buik about geopolitical risks around Russia, China and the Middle East, as well as opportunities that countries like Argentina and Poland present. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. 80.84% of retail investors lose money.

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