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Simply EconomicsGulf Bonds Surge, Euro’s Rise Challenges Exporters, ESG Investing Faces Global RetreatIn today's episode, we explore the Gulf region's increasing bond offerings amid oil price pressures, the euro's significant appreciation impacting European exporters, and the global backlash against ESG investing leading to record outflows. Join us as we delve into these financial developments and their implications for global markets.
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Our distinguished speakers include: Soumitra Dutta, President of Portulans Institute and Dean of Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford [moderator], Thomas Schneider, Ambassador and Director of International Relations at the Swiss federal Office of Communication (OFCOM) and Mauricio J. Vianna e Silva, CEO of MJV Technology and Innovation. This two-part mini-series was organized in...2023-08-0128 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights8. Future of Technology: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy (NRI, Part II)Send us a textPart II of this mini-series on the Network Readiness Index (NRI) Report, in partnership with the Portulans Institute, will explore the interplay between country's readiness in the cybersecurity and data privacy/protection space (case study: Estonia). Our distinguished speakers include: Soumitra Dutta, President of Portulans Institute and Dean of Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford [moderator], Tõnu Tammer, Executive Director of CERT-EE at the Estonian Information Systems Authority (RIA) and Bob Gardner, Founder & Executive Director of NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS.So...2023-08-0133 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights15: Future of Finance: Banking-as-a-ServiceSend us a textThis episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Finance,” features Jennifer Capasso, US Head of embedded banking & platforms at HSBC, and Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director of the EACCNY. Their conversation will dive into the technical aspects of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), or Embedded Banking, and the implications of this major innovation for clients and for the financial industry as a whole.Jen Capasso, US Head of embedded banking & platforms at HSBC, has over 18 years’ experience in Banking supporting clients from consumers to large...2023-07-2021 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights6. Future of Technology: The Field of Auditory FunctionalitySend us a textIn this episode of the "Future of Technology", we will hear from Dr. Keith N. Darrow, Advisory Board Member at CILcare, in conversation with Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director of the EACCNY. Their conversation will cover 'Hearing Loss' and the technological advancements that are on the horizon around early detection, preventing cognitive decline and more! Dr. Keith N. Darrow, Advisory Board Member, CILCARE, completed his doctoral work at the joint M.I.T. & Harvard Medical School program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology. Prior, he...2023-06-2335 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights14: Future of Finance: Tokenization of Money & Finance - Why Is It a Big Deal?Send us a textThis episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Finance,” features Dong He, Deputy Director, Monetary & Capital Markets Department at the IMF , and Stuart Mackintosh, Executive Director of THE GROUP OF 30. Join us in learning what makes tokenization of central bank money (CBDC) special. How will it change the landscape of financial markets, cross-border payments and capital flows? How can we fully reap the benefits of tokenization and avoid the pitfalls/risks?Dong He, Deputy Director of the Monetary and Capital Mark...2023-06-1627 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights5. 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Future of Technology: Machine Learning - Present & FutureSend us a textIn the second episode of this mini-series on the Future of Technology, we will hear from Vint Cerf, Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist at GOOGLE, and widely known as one of the “Fathers of the Internet,” and Matt Hutson, Contributing Writer at THE NEW YORKER. They will walk us through the challenges and opportunities that Machine Learning presents, and what the future may hold for this technology. What is Machine Learning? How does it differ from AI? What are the limits of simulating human discourse? How can we d...2023-03-1422 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights2. Future of Technology: Artificial Intelligence - Present & FutureSend us a textTo kick-off this mini-series on the Future of Technology, we will hear from Vint Cerf, Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist at GOOGLE, and widely known as one of the "Fathers of the Internet," and Gerard de Graaf, Senior EU Envoy for Digital and Head of the new EU Office in San Francisco. They will walk us through the challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence presents, and what the future may hold for this technology.Vinton G. Cerf, Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist, GOOGLEIn...2023-03-1042 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights12: Future of Finance: Planning for Ukrainian Reconstruction During the WarSend us a textThis episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Finance,” features Bill Rhodes, Former Chairman & CEO of CITIBANK, and current President & CEO of WILLIAM R. RHODES GLOBAL ADVISORS, and Dr. Stuart P.M. 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Mr. Berndt will outline the innovative approach behind the EU's Global Gateway, both in terms of the EIB's investment strategy, development & selection processes, as well as, on-the-ground execution and follow-through on the selected projects.Markus Berndt is the Acting Managing Director of the EIB’s new branch for external activi...2023-02-2222 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights10. Future of Finance: The Power of SanctionsSend us a textThis episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Finance,” features Bill Rhodes, Former Chairman & CEO of CITIBANK, and current President & CEO of WILLIAM R. RHODES GLOBAL ADVISORS, and Dr. Stuart P.M. Mackintosh, Executive Director of the GROUP OF THIRTY. They will be discussing the Power of Sanctions. Can the use of Sanctions in lieu of Military action really make a difference? If so, will the difference be significant enough? William R. Rhodes, Former Chairman & CEO, Citibank, and President & CEO, William R. Rhodes Global Advi...2022-09-2623 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business InsightsThe EU’s Quarterly Economic Forecast, Summer 2022Send us a textThis episode features Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, in conversation with Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director of the EACCNY. Their discussion centers around the European Union’s Summer 2022 Economic Forecast and offers an overview of the toll of the war in Ukraine, a deep-dive into inflation (its causes and effects), the EU labor market, EU policy responses, including a look ahead into 2023.Balazs Parkanyi is Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs at the DELEGATION OF THE EU...2022-08-0335 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights9. Future of Finance: The MetaverseSend us a textWelcome to our ninth episode of a look into the crystal ball on "The Future of Finance." In this episode, learn more from Jibran Ahmed, Managing Director and Head of Digital Delivery within Wholesale Transformation at HSBC and Feargal O’Sullivan, Founder & CEO of USAM Group as they discuss the impact of the metaverse on the financial industry. Jibran 'Jibs' Ahmed, Head of Digital Delivery within Wholesale Transformation, HSBC:Jibs joined HSBC in July of 2021 with responsibility for driving our core change delivery, combining di...2022-08-0126 minEACCNY Pulse: Transatlantic Business Insights1. Future of Technology: Dynamics of Microtransit in Europe & the U.S.Send us a textThis episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Digital,” features Sarah Houde, CEO of PROPULSION QUEBEC, Michael Hutchison, Partner Success Manager, Canada at VIA TRANSPORTATION INC., and Martijn Kentie, International Development Lead at BEWEGEN. 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Future of Trade: Taking out the Spice of NI's Trade & Supply Chain ChallengesSend us a textIn this episode of “A look into the Crystal Ball on the Future of Trade,” hear Lucinda Creighton, CEO of VULCAN CONSULTING LTD., and Rob Heron, Partner at EY Belfast, discuss the post-Brexit landscape of Northern Ireland (NI), as well as, the associated challenges/opportunities for businesses under the Northern Ireland Protocol. EY and Vulcan Consulting our both members of the EACCNY. Enjoy!Lucinda Creighton, CEO, VULCAN CONSULTINGLucinda Creighton is a former Irish Minister for European Affairs and CEO of Vulcan Consulting Ltd. She...2021-09-2724 min