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The Rest is LeanWho's your Phone-A-Friend Al? aka The Problem, The Difficulty!Send us a textThe 'Leaders of Lean' in the form of John, Russell, and Alan embark on another ramble of lean proportionsIn this jam-packed episode, Team #TRIL discuss topics such as:- Russell's start-up escapades- John's Coat of Arms and Alchemy links- Alan's appearance in the 'Hot Seat' of a well known TV show #wwtbam - Artificial Intelligence; is one better than the others? What should we be wary of?- Practical Problem Solving; real life examples and the importance of effective problem definition
2026-02-0832 minThe Rest is LeanThe TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Rob MarchantSend us a textThe Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Podcast brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadershipEach episode dives into the principles, challenges, and successes that shape modern organisations—told by those who live them every day In this episode, Alan welcomes Rob Marchant, Chairman & Founder of The MarchantCain Group. (www.marchantcain.com)Specialist designers, makers and builders of complex mechatronic components that enhance the aesthetic form and function of our customers’ vehicles in a multitude of industries.F...
2026-01-2541 minThe Rest is LeanI'll Stop When You Squeak! aka What Happens if We Don't Improve?Send us a textAnother exciting episode from the guys at TRILIn addition to the usual banter from the three lean musketeers, and the usual 'Quote of the Week' segment, find out why:- Russell enjoyed his books and recent Taphouse visits- John is getting so excited about his electric tricycle- Alan is talking about his exploits in Silicon Spa!They also take some of subscriber questions and offer their thoughts.If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed...
2026-01-1132 minThe Rest is LeanLeadership, Listening and Gemba aka Looking Through a Different LensSend us a textThe #TRIL Team get together once again to share their experiences through their decades in Lean Transformation, Leadership and Continuous Improvement endeavours.In this episode learn about:- Traits of a good leader such as active listening- The Importance of Gemba- Football Mascots- Spying in changing rooms (not!)- Clarity & Conciseness- Why are John's jacket pockets so big?!If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then don't forget...
2025-12-2834 minThe Rest is LeanThe Tact of Takt II aka You Can't Be a Little Bit Pregnant!Send us a textA continuation from our previous Tact is Takt episode, due to the deluge of questions asked by our subscribers. Options to deal with variations in your Takt calculation, visualising the opportunity for further improvement, skills, flexibility, 8 Wastes, and the impact of WIP are all touched upon in this jam-packed episode.If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then don't forget to subscribe, click the bell notification icon, and share with anyone else you know who may be interested.
2025-12-1432 minThe Rest is LeanThe Tact of Takt aka A Trip to JapanSend us a textThe #TRIL Team are back with another episode sharing their latest exploits and experiences, revolving around lean leadership, continuous improvement and OpEx.In this episode Russ gives us an insight into his recent trip to Japan, and John rambles on around the adventures of the great John Adair. We also discuss the question ' What is the smallest hill you would die on?' which conjures up some interesting topics such as OEE and Takt Time.If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up t...
2025-11-3031 minThe Rest is LeanThe TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Glyn HolmanSend us a textThe Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Podcast brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadership. Each episode dives into the principles, challenges, and successes that shape modern organizations—told by those who live them every day. From industry veterans to innovative thinkers, our guests reveal practical insights, cultural shifts, and leadership strategies that drive transformation. Whether you’re a business leader, lean practitioner, or simply curious about what makes organizations thrive, #TRIL delivers stories and lessons that inspire action. Tune i...
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Visit East Lothian, Edinburgh's Coast and CountrysideVisit East Lothian - John Muir's BirthplaceWelcome to the Visit East Lothian Podcast with @forth1official.In this episode, hear from Jo Moulin, East Lothian Council's Museums Officer and Manager of the John Muir Birthplace museum in Dunbar about John Muir who was a conservationist, activist, writer, explorer and campaigner for wild places.Discover more about his passion for the wilderness and his legacy in East Lothian.
2025-11-2511 minThe Rest is LeanPDCA or CAPDo aka In-SPIRE-ing LeanSend us a textAnother episode for Team #tril to get their teeth into and they get underway with some subsciber questions, one of which with a 'divine' theme which leads them to exploring the statement that Lean can be applied anywhere and everywhere.Alan brings a recent experience of 5S/6S and even 7S, and asks if this is necessary or just over-complication. Find out also what is meant by the phrase "Join those that know how to join the canoe."If you're enjoying what we do and w...
2025-11-0231 minThe Rest is LeanLean You Wouldn't Do? aka Red Flags & Frogs in WellsSend us a textJohn returns to the fold from his hiatus.Team #tril revisit a previous episode with some real world examples of where potentially doing too much lean has had some 'interesting' consequences!They also challenge their values and beliefs when it comes work. Find out what work the boys have declined and why, plus what are the red flags that make them think again!There's also our Saying of the week and what is meant by 'A Frog in A Well', plus also find out why John is...
2025-10-1931 minThe Rest is LeanVoice of the Customer aka The 'Pull' of LearningSend us a textThe Dynamic Duo of Russell & Alan bring in Series 3 with a bang!With John missing (don't worry he'll be back!) the guys get stuck in to topics and comments from our audience.In this episode we focus on Voice of the Customer and the 'pull' this can provide businesses to learn about what adds value for customers. Knowing the difference between 'needs' and 'wants' is vital.We also manage to cram in assessment pitfalls, the view of Quality in an organisation's structure, and a 'Karakuri' museum in...
2025-10-0534 minThe Rest is LeanSeason 2 Finale aka Tool or not to Tool, That is the QuestionSend us a textAs Team #TRIL bring this season to a close, they try to address some of the ever expanding questions the pod is receiving from its ever increasing subscriber base."Which one of the improvement tools would you suggest to train a newbie in first?""What improvement literature would you refer to someone interested in lean?"As ever, you maybe surprised by their answers, but you won't be surprised that they do not agree!Finally our Quote of the Week segment helps us close off a...
2025-09-2128 minThe Rest is LeanToo Much Lean, Is it possible? aka Tesla and Toyota InsightsSend us a textThis episode looks at a question many of our subscribers are asking:Can you do too much lean?Team #TRIL try their best to share their views on this very interesting topic by covering certain points such as:- "Rationing" Kaizen- Driving the right behaviours for Lean.- Dangers associated with building a CI Culture- Managing Opportunity- Insights into Tesla and Toyota's approachIn addition we cover our "Quote of the Week"If you're enjoying what...
2025-09-0731 minThe Rest is LeanWorld Class Team Leader Training Ideas aka Is This Legal???Send us a textContinuing on from our previous episode on world class team leader competencies, the #TRIL Team talk about their experiences on courses they've led or experienced by others, to help create these competencies and instil in future team leaders.You'll find some of those experiences quite extreme to say the least!They also cover:- Bootcamps- Scenario Learning- Sheep Dipping- Knowledge v Skill- The importance of planning and preparation to your training strategyIf you're enjoying what...
2025-08-2432 minThe Rest is LeanWorld Class Team Leader Competencies aka Going GlobalSend us a textThis episode is going places! Russell shares with the team the reach that the podcast is extending to. You'll be surprised (but not as much as we were!)Team #TRIL delve into the world of the team leader to understand the competencies that make truly world class TLs, as well as discuss some of the pitfalls companies should be aware of when selecting them. Is there a secret sauce?Topics include:Strategic approaches to Organisational Capability.Safe Scenario SettingManaging upwards / downwardsand many more.Last but not least, don't...
2025-08-1030 minThe Rest is LeanVisual Management, Gemba and Escalation aka 'The Autonomic System'Send us a textFollowing on from the last episode on SQCDP, the #tril Team use this as an opportunity to answer some of the great questions we've had from our listeners.Topics include: - Visual Management in general- The 1-3-10 rule & 1-3-3 rule for visual management boards- Rules of escalation- Scenario based training- The benefits of going to Gemba for a leader and how to make time if you're struggling- What is an Autonomic System?Le...
2025-07-2728 minThe Rest is LeanMeasuring SQCDP and ensuring value over cost aka 'The measures of unintended consequence'Send us a textFollowing the aftermath of #subcon2025, Team #TRIL discuss the dangers of measuring the wrong things in your business. and how to ensure you have balance to drive the right behaviours and enable your business to thrive!Other topics include: - Russell interviewing the wife (will ours be next!) and the sacrifices we sometimes have to make. - Being a pigeon and Floor Space Utilisation.- The Parenting Problem- John and his measures of unintended consequence.- Alan and the importance of value rather th...
2025-07-2134 minThe Rest is LeanKeeping it simple is the key to sustainable lean transformation aka 'Goat or Car'Send us a textSustainability and keeping it simple!! Continuing our conversations around lean transformation and sustaining it in your business, John, Russell & Alan (Team#tril) have finally recovered from their trip to #subcon2025.As well as our regular 'Japanese Word' slot the guys continue with their tips and thoughts which can simply be put into practice to aid you on your improvement journey.John brings 'The FOG Index' and 'The Stirling Engine' to the table (which blows Alan's mind!!!)Russell discusses the power of 'Fixed Point Photography' t...
2025-06-2928 minThe Rest is Lean#subcon2025 Special Edition. Podcast live at the NEC 'Why lean sustainability can fail'Send us a textFor the first time ever, The Rest is Lean Podcast goes on the road! This time to Subcon2025 at the NEC in Birmingham UK. #subcon2025 The #trilteam enjoy a jam-packed 2 days at the event, taking in some fantastic examples of manufacturing innovation from companies all over the globe. We continued our theme on sustainability of lean transformation projects. Offering insights into what has worked (and not worked) for us during our careers, plus some great questions from our audience both during and after the session. Even some of ou...
2025-06-1530 minThe Rest is LeanBarriers to sustainable Lean. Visible support & need 4 lean aka 'When no problem is a problem'Send us a textSustainability is the name of the game. Lean Transformations and how to make them stick!In preparation for our pending visit to #subcon2025, Team #tril discuss some of the key attributes that make a lean transformation a successful lean transformation.The 'need' of the organisation.Visibility of the 'Why' and of LeadershipLeader Standard WorkAlan shares some of his experiences on how he learned the hard way!Russell shares his recent visit to Bentley Motors and shares a very interesting 'mystery' item.Last but certainly not...
2025-06-0128 minThe Rest is LeanUseful Gadgets & Team Dynamics for #lean professionals #nlp aka 'Man Down Man Down!'Send us a textOh no what are we to do? Where is Russell?Both John and Alan hold the fort this time around as Russ takes a well deserved break.As well as catching up on recent events, the #TRILTeam (Lite!) get onto the topics of Team Dynamics and Activity 'Gadgets'.How important is team makeup and what sources are out there which can help us establish the right balance?What gadgets come in useful when carrying out our lean activities and how has it changed through the years?
2025-05-1844 minThe Rest is LeanQuality, Cost & Delivery #qcd The essential KPI's for every lean team brief? aka Q&A SessionSend us a textIf you thought the last episode was a good one then you're in for a real treat with this!Our first Q&A Podcast of the new series sees #TeamTRIL go through a raft of questions posed by our subscribers.Our Japanese word of the week segment gets another look in, plus the usual trolling of Russell!There's even an opportunity to learn how to see us live later in the year as we take the podcast 'on tour' to the #subcon2025 event at the NEC Birmingham...
2025-05-0450 minThe Rest is LeanThe 4 types of problem solving skill. Is return to standard Kaizen? aka New season RamblingSend us a textSeries 2 gets underway with a belter!#TeamTRIL share some of their problem solving experiences (good & bad).There's some good old-fashioned 'kimono opening' by the guys along with Russ' Japanese Word of the Week and his "Ambush Question". There will definitely be some 'Restless Reflection' in this section of the Pod, including:Is getting back to standard actually Kaizen?What are the 4 types of Problem solving skill?Can anyone decipher Mr Watkins' scribble? (Apparently its gold to anyone who can!)
2025-04-2043 minThe Rest is LeanRachel Reeves faces UK manufacturing questions aka 'Look after our SMEs & Apprentices!'Send us a textAs Series 1 comes to a close #TeamTRIL discuss Russ' recent visit to the Make UK Conference in London. As well as playing 'Word Bingo' and fine craft beers (don't ask!!), some of the key questions, posed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are shared, providing an opportunity for the guys to offer their thoughts on those very important topicsOur Japanese word of the week makes another appearanceRemember that if you want to get involved with your questions, comments, and tips of your own then don't forget to email the...
2025-04-0643 min
The John Lothian News Daily UpdateFriday, April 4, 2025 - John Lothian News Daily PodcastThe John Lothian News Daily Podcast for April 4, 2025, opened with a focus on the futures industry's opposition to transaction taxes. John Lothian explained that such taxes would raise costs, widen bid-ask spreads, and damage market liquidity—drawing a parallel to the broader economic frictions caused by tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s administration. Trump's new 25% tariff on European beer imports, highlighted in a Financial Times report, blindsided brewers like AB InBev, Heineken, and Molson Coors, with warnings of job losses and brewery closures across Europe.
Further analysis from the Financial Times’ Ian Harnett warned that Trump’s "weaponiz...
2025-04-0424 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateTuesday, April 1, 2025 - John Lothian News Daily PodcastIn the April 1, 2025, episode of the John Lothian News Daily Update Podcast, host John Lothian covers a range of significant updates. The Impact Project introduces its new tool, the Impact Map, offering transparent, open-source data on how government decisions affect communities, allowing users to track changes across sectors. Additionally, the SEC drops its case against Cumberland DRW LLC for operating as an unregistered cryptocurrency dealer. The podcast also highlights the latest episode of Inside the ICE House, which celebrates the legacy of Art Cashin, and discusses NYSE Texas's opening with the first listing of Trump Media and Technology Group...
2025-04-0116 minThe Rest is LeanJugaad to TPM. The merits of using foreign words in your business aka "Talking Japanese'Send us a textThe Team discuss the use of non-native words and phrases within your business. Do they help or hinder? #Jugaad makes an unexpected appearance! Do Three-letter acronyms count as a foreign language? John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.netAlan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.ukRussell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, comments, and tips of your own then don't forget to email the podcast at therestislean@gmail.com o...
2025-03-2340 minThe Rest is LeanStart your lean journey. Is Honda, Toyota, Nissan's approach different? aka 'A Borg Mentality'Send us a textThis episode is a real rollercoaster of a podcast!The TRIL Team offer their thoughts on a question about how to start your lean journey if your the leader of a business.They cover the capabilities required to make highly effective people within your lean organisation.Also some great questions to ask when trying to establish how effective your processes are.John offers his view on the differences in approach between Toyota and Honda, whilst Russell discusses another one of his Japanese terms, and...
2025-03-0955 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateFriday, March 7, 2025 - John Lothian News Daily PodcastCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismisses the inflationary impact of tariffs, contradicting economic realities as businesses warn of higher costs. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announces the closure of six regional SBA offices, including Chicago, citing sanctuary city status—sparking backlash from local business advocates. Nasdaq President Tal Cohen outlines plans for 24-hour trading, aiming to expand global market access by 2026. CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce will discuss alternative investment regulations at an upcoming forum.
Meanwhile, antimony prices surge nearly 300% amid China's export restrictions, threatening supply chains but benefiting Western miners. Canada retaliates ag...
2025-03-0722 minThe Rest is LeanWho is the best Operator? & how does a group share lean practice aka Buddy plants & pullSend us a textThis episode is jam-packed with tips and stories from our previous lean exploits. Picking up from an audience question, the team quickly get on to the topic of discussing their 'Best' Operator experiences. Also, how lean (if applied effectively) should helping the operator through making life less painful whilst maintaining safety levels and quality product. John discusses his 'Ingot' experience, Alan his 'calm under pressure' employee, whilst Russell reflects on a 'gliding' Japanese operator.The #TRIL Team then discuss the sharing of best practice and where it works well and not...
2025-02-2451 minThe Rest is LeanAvoid the most common red tagging mistakes in 5S activities aka 'A Dose of 5S Part 2'Send us a textThis episode continues from the great discussions the team had previously on 5S (or 5C)Alan, Russell & John reflect on their experiences on 5S activities they've led over the yearsThe purpose of 5SThe real intent of the red tag (which may surprise a few!)When red tags are not allowed??Pointers on conducting an effective 5S activityHow 5S supports TPMEnding the episode with 'Top Tip Time' with Russell.Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, comments, and tips of your...
2025-02-1045 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateThursday, January 30, 2025 - John Lothian News Daily UpdateJohn Lothian News Daily Update Podcast delivers a concise and engaging recap of the highlights from the John Lothian Newsletter. Each episode begins with the First Read section, featuring exclusive content such as original JLN videos, podcasts, commentaries, and industry insights, offering listeners fresh perspectives on critical market developments.
The podcast then dives into the top three stories from JLN and JLN Options, providing a quick yet thorough overview of the most impactful news from the previous day in the financial and derivatives markets. To round out the update, it presents the top three stories from the...
2025-01-3120 min2025-01-2918 minThe Rest is LeanDeploying 5S, 5C, Workplace Organisation. It's a Lean model, not a script aka 'A Dose of 5S'Send us a textIn this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including a continuation from our previous episode around 'The Toughest Job'.Having discussed what the guys have been up to since they last met, the episode primarily focussed on 5S (or 5C, Workplace Organisation, etc). One of the foundations of stabilising and improving your environment. Including a top tip by John!In addition, topics included baseline assessments to know where to improve (know your constraint), development of personnel (especially team leaders), and scaling...
2025-01-2645 minThe Rest is LeanEffective Start of Shift Briefs and the negative impact of bad ones aka 'Check-in Fury'Send us a textIn this episode, the guys find out that the podcast is gaining global reach and they take some Q&A from the audience.They also offer their take on the importance of starting your shift well and how to make your start of shift briefs as effective as possible.Last but certainly not least, don't miss Alan's rant about a recent airport check-in experience!!Don't forget to email the podcast at therestislean@gmail.comJohn Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net...
2025-01-2339 minThe Rest is LeanWe name the toughest job in manufacturing & how to support them in lean aka "well meant intent"Send us a textIn this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including the power of perspective!Russell also poses the question on what is the toughest role in an organisation. Many of you maybe surprised by our responses!!As ever, the TRIL Team share their experiences on all of the above, and provide some ideas on how to incorporate Lean into all of these to make a business just that little bit better!Remember that if you want to get involved w...
2025-01-2348 minThe Rest is LeanLive Pareto charts and alternate data for effective CI Op-ex and Lean, aka 'Skip Diving'Send us a textIn this episode, the guys discuss Data and Digital Transformation. From the pitfalls of planning and preparation to simple, low cost alternatives to converting data into accurate information quickly, allowing you to make the right decisions fast!John tries out his new E-Bike and finds an old photo from his distant past which some of you may recognise!Russell talks about 'treating problems as treasures' and Alan mentions the varied industries where lean is being applied whilst fending off Russell's 'love' for his retro headphones!Remember that...
2025-01-2346 minThe Rest is LeanThe nature of night shifts, and avoiding the lean blocker 'Silo Mentality' aka 'Night Silos'Send us a textIn this Episode, the boys discuss amoungst other things, The culture challenges and advantages of working on Night shifts. Also we look at the importance of avoiding departmental or 'Silo' mentality. Russel also shares a top tip for our subscribers to try. If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to...
2025-01-2345 minThe Rest is LeanHow to assess a company QUICKLY, for Lean traits aka First Visit tipsSend us a textIn this Episode, the boys share some quick and easy techniques to learn about a company on a first visit, or to find out more about your own company. These techniques will often lead to insights and opportunities to improveIf you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to the topic...
2025-01-2312 minThe Rest is LeanWhat makes a good lean change agent aka Avengers Assemble, and how we got started in LeanSend us a textIn this episode, the boys share how they first got into Lean, and start to debate what makes someone well suited to a role as a 'change agent'If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to the topic, then this may be the podcast for you.Please subscribe...
2025-01-2327 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateTuesday, January 14, 2025 - John Lothian News Daily Update Podcast
John Lothian News Daily Update Podcast - January 14, 2025
Host John Lothian offers highlights from the John Lothian Newsletter, beginning with Hits and Takes. Key topics include the CFTC's review of Crypto.com's Super Bowl betting contracts and their potential legal and ethical concerns, as well as industry commentary on the gambling sector’s societal impacts.
The podcast also covers the departure of Clark Hutchison from the CFTC, reflections on market functions, and announcements about upcoming events, such as the Security Traders Association of Chicago’s annual meeting.
In the Top Stories section, the episo...
2025-01-1415 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateTuesday, January 8, 2025 - John Lothian News Daily Update PodcastJohn Lothian News Daily Update Podcast delivers a concise and engaging recap of the highlights from the John Lothian Newsletter. Each episode begins with the First Read section, featuring exclusive content such as original JLN videos, podcasts, commentaries, and industry insights, offering listeners fresh perspectives on critical market developments.
The podcast then dives into the top three stories from JLN and JLN Options, providing a quick yet thorough overview of the most impactful news from the previous day in the financial and derivatives markets. To round out the update, it presents the top three stories from the...
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2024-12-2715 min2024-12-2516 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateFriday, December 20, 2024 - John Lothian Newsletter Daily UpdateIn the John Lothian News Daily Update for December 20, 2024, host John Lothian discusses the alarming rise of addiction to high-risk market trades. Platforms like Robinhood are drawing men into speculative investments, with Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meetings filling up as trading losses devastate lives. A Wall Street Journal report likens options trading to "the crack cocaine" of the stock market, noting a surge in compulsive behavior tied to volatile trades and crypto.
Lothian also highlights the UK's Royal Marines embracing financial literacy through the Financial Times’ Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign (FLIC). Recruits learn budgeting, investing, and debt ma...
2024-12-2018 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateThursday, December 19, 2024 - John Lothian News Daily Update PodcastThe John Lothian News Daily Update Podcast for December 19, 2024, highlights key stories from financial markets. The CFTC issued a fraud awareness advisory urging vigilance against rising online scams in 2025. North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency this year, funding missile programs, according to Chainalysis. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to simplify EU-inherited disclosure rules for investment products, affecting 12.6 million investors. Howard Lutnick, Trump's commerce secretary pick, is set to buy Fox News anchor Bret Baier’s $28.995M D.C. home, which could set a local sales record. Additionally, the World Federation of Exchanges urged the European Comm...
2024-12-2019 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateWednesday, December 11, 2024The John Lothian News Daily Update Podcast for December 11, 2024, highlighted key updates and insights from the John Lothian Newsletter. Topics included CME Group's recognition as one of ComputerWorld's best IT workplaces for 2025 and FINRA's placements in similar categories. Featured headlines spanned industry advancements, including ICE's enhanced Connect platform, and significant market news, such as Abaxx's upcoming nickel sulfate futures launch and analysis of U.S. Treasury clearing. Key stories from sources like Bloomberg and the Financial Times provided context on commodities trading, AI legal challenges, and quantum computing breakthroughs by Google. Stay tuned for more market insights and industry...
2024-12-1109 minThe John Lothian News Daily UpdateMonday, December 9, 2024Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has unveiled significant improvements to its ICE Connect platform, according to Chris Edmonds, president of fixed income & data services. In a recent interview with John Lothian News at FIA EXPO 2024, Edmonds highlighted the platform's evolution and competitive edge. Over the past five years, ICE has been awarded four patents related to desktop usability, focusing on enhancing user experience. The company has integrated 45 new unique data sets into the platform, each in individual containers, allowing users to customize their engagement with the data. A key development is ICE's partnership with IPC, which has led to the integration...
2024-12-1015 min
This is John LothianArcesium Executive Highlights Hedge Funds' Balancing Act: Advanced Tech vs. Top TalentDavid Nable discusses AI adoption, pass-through models, and the evolving expectations of portfolio managers in the hedge fund industry
In a recent interview with John Lothian News, David Nable, a senior executive at Arcesium, highlighted the growing challenge hedge funds face in balancing advanced technology adoption with the demand for skilled portfolio managers. Nable emphasized that top-tier talent has high expectations for seamless technology infrastructure when moving to a new employer.
"What we found is that the portfolio managers who are coming from some of the top industry participants have a very high bar for...
2024-11-2706 min
Unique ScotlandEdinburgh's Coast - EAST LOTHIAN Episode 2 - This exquisite area, east of Edinburgh is one of Scotland's hidden gems.Discover the extraordinary secrets of an incredible coastline to the east of Edinburgh in the County of East Lothian. It is an area of regal beauty with golden sandy beaches, medieval castles, the largest concentration of championship links golf courses in the world, gourmet restaurants and fabulous coastal and upland walks. In this second Episode, we will start where we left off in the previous Episode having just left the village of Direlton with a view of the small hill, Berwick Law, up ahead on the right hand side. We will drive down to North Berwick and l...
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Visit East Lothian, Edinburgh's Coast and CountrysideVisit East Lothian - Hidden GemsWelcome to the Visit East Lothian Podcast with @forth1official.In this episode, hear from John Harbour, an acclaimed blue badge guide from Scottish Exclusive Visits who knows as much about East Lothian as any travel book could tell you. Hear all about the history of the area and the places he recommends to visit to really experience the best of East Lothian.
2024-10-2122 min
This is John LothianLake Geneva Yacht Club and Chicago's Futures Markets: A Shared LegacyThe intertwined history of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club, the Chicago Board of Trade, and the City of Chicago traces back to the 19th century, with key figures like Julian Sidney Rumsey and Nathaniel Kellogg Fairbank establishing deep connections through sailing and business
By John J. Lothian
ELMHURST, IL - (JLN) - When I mentioned the news about my cousin Tom being hired as the new manager of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club ("LGYC") yesterday in JLN, I mentioned Thomas "T" Freytag, a co-founder of Geneva Trading, as a contemporary reference to give i...
2024-09-1109 min
This is John LothianCelebrating 25 Years of the John Lothian Newsletter – A Leap of Faith in 1999
Standing Out in 1999 Led to a Career Standing Up For The Markets
Twenty-five years ago, in August 1999, I began producing this daily newsletter as a marketing and networking tool to promote my electronic trading brokerage services, Commodity Trading Advisor offerings, and my personal brand.
I was competing with large discount commodity firms that were transitioning to electronic trading, and I needed to market myself and my firm and find a way to stand out, but I didn’t have many monetary resources to do so. Therefore, I had to think outside the box.
My spe...
2024-08-3021 minUnique ScotlandEdinburgh's Coast - EAST LOTHIAN Episode 1 - Golden sandy beaches, medieval castles, gourmet restaurants, fabulous coastal and upland walks.Discover the extraordinary secrets of an incredible coastline to the East of Edinburgh in the County of EAST LOTHIAN. It is an area of regal beauty with golden sandy beaches, medieval castles, the largest concentration of championship links golf courses in the world, gourmet restaurants and fabulous coastal and upland walks. In this first Episode, we start in the town of Musselburgh where the Romans left their mark in the first century, to Carbery Hill, the battleground where Mary Queen of Scots lost her Crown. We will see the site of the battle of Prestonpans and hear...
2024-07-1156 min
This is John LothianJohn Lothian Interviewed by Joanna ClohessyPrior to his being named to the FIA Hall of Fame in February of 2024, John Lothian was interviewed by John Lothian News intern Joanna Clohessy about his career and being inducted into the hall of fame. He knew before the announcement it was coming and had Clohessy interview him during her one week internship with this firm. The internship was part of a school program for Timothy Christian in Elmhurst, IL. Clohessy is headed to Indiana University in the fall of 2024 to study journalism and she had the chance to write a story about Lothian and conduct and edit...
2024-03-2255 min
SmarterMarkets™Days of Futures Past Episode 2 | John Lothian, Founder & Publisher of John Lothian NewsIn the second installment of our Days of Futures Past series, we welcome John Lothian into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. John is Executive Chairman at John J. Lothian & Company and Founder & Publisher of John Lothian News. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with John to discuss the people and times that created the modern futures exchange in Chicago.
2023-05-2050 min
This is John LothianA Forgotten Rogue CBOT Chairman - This is John Lothian EP8In the late 1960s, there were two rogue candidates who ran for the role of chairman of Chicago's leading futures exchanges. One was Leo Melamed, head of the "Young Turks" at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the other was William Mallers, Sr. the youngest man ever elected chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade.
This infusion of young blood into these stodgy organizations would transform Chicago's financial markets and change the course of its place in the global financial markets. Melamed would lead the creation of the International Monetary Market, a separate exchange that would later be...
2023-05-0306 min
This is John LothianThe Richness of Giving - A John Lothian Commentary from 2012 -John Lothian NewsI wrote this column in 2012 for the John Lothian Newsletter after the death of my friend and Assistant Scoutmaster Bill Griswold. Reflecting on his life of giving, I reflected on all the giving of the readership of the John Lothian Newsletter over the years.
Here is the commentary from 2012.
~John Lothian
2021-04-0206 minThis is John LothianThe Richness of Giving - A John Lothian Commentary from 2012 -John Lothian NewsI wrote this column in 2012 for the John Lothian Newsletter after the death of my friend and Assistant Scoutmaster Bill Griswold. Reflecting on his life of giving, I reflected on all the giving of the readership of the John Lothian Newsletter over the years.
Here is the commentary from 2012.
~John Lothian
2021-04-0206 min
CryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 18: Building a Better MousetrapBlockFi is a New York City-based start-up cryptocurrency financial institution. It offers lots of crypto services to its customers, including lending U.S. dollars against bitcoin and other cryptocurrency as collateral, as well as accepting deposits of cryptocurrencies which pay interest to the depositor.
David Olsson is the Global Head of Distribution at BlockFi. Previously, he worked in the financial markets for two decades, managing teams at companies like Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse. On this episode of the CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast, Olsson sits down to talk about about how BlockFi is striving to become the global...
2021-03-2220 min
This is John LothianHarry Potter - Sending My Oldest Son and His Friends to HogwartsWhen my son Tim was ten, he came home from school one day and told us at the dinner table about his day touring the middle school with his grade school class. After he finished explaining about Bryan Middle School in Elmhurst, which he would be attending next year, I told him it was a waste of his time.
I told him his mother and I had decided to send him to Hogwarts, the school Harry Potter attended. He smiled and said, “Right, Dad.”
This is the story of how some other parents and i pran...
2021-03-0912 min
CryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 17: The Ripple EffectIn this episode of the CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast, Matt Raebel and Thom Thompson discuss some of the biggest stories of the year so far.
Topics:
00:59 - Ripple's lawsuits04:10 - Polkadot09:30 - Regulation updates12:41 - Bakkt's IPO21:30 - Jihan Wu no longer CEO of Bitmain
2021-02-1228 min
CryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEp 16: A Year of Highs and LowsIn this episode of the CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast, Matt Raebel and Thom Thompson discuss their picks for the biggest cryptocurrency and blockchain stories of 2020.
2020-12-2332 min
2020-11-1318 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 14: The 80/20 SplitDrawBridge Lending LLC sees itself as the “bridge” between the cryptocurrency world and the world of institutional trading. Jason Urban, the company's founder and CEO, had over 20 years of experience working in the financial markets before starting DrawBridge with his partners, working at firms like Goldman Sachs and DRW. In this episode, Urban discusses the finer points of running a business based around lending against cryptocurrency, the state of institutional demand for digital asset products, how to work with regulators, and more.
2020-08-2000 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEp 13: Digital Assets to ScaleMagnus Almqvist is a technology, compliance, and market surveillance expert, and the head of exchange development for Exberry, a software development platform designed to help its customers create sophisticated new trading platforms fast, and with the ability to easily scale after launch. In this episode, Almqvist discusses what makes Exberry unique, how the company has coped with the ongoing pandemic, institutional demand for digital asset products, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more.
2020-07-1800 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 12: IOU on a BlockchainPhilippe Bekhazi, the founder and CEO of the XBTO Group, has a long history of creating technological tools for trading, devising portfolio and risk management solutions for clients trading equities, FX, rates, and credit instruments. In 2009 he created Derivee Capital, a fintech incubator that sponsored the XBTO Group. Bekhazi has been watching the growth of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology for a long time, and on this episode of the CMW Podcast, he discusses how XBTO went from a prop trading desk to one of the biggest investors in the growing digital asset space, as well as the rise of...
2020-06-2900 min
2020-05-2704 min2020-05-2704 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 11: Halving a Good TimeMichael Sonnenshein, the managing director at Grayscale Investments, is passionate about bringing digital asset investing to his clients. In this episode of the CMW Podcast, Sonnenshein discusses institutional digital asset investing, the upcoming "Halvening" of bitcoin, and more.
2020-05-0600 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 10: Blowing off SteemIn their last recorded in-studio episode before JLN's staff switched to work-from-home mode, Matt and Thom sat down to discuss how the epidemic is affecting the crypto markets, India's lift on cryptocurrency trading, the Steemit/TRON controversy, and more.
Topics
00:42 - Coronavirus causes the stock market to crash; bitcoin's price plummets03:40 - India's supreme court lifts ban on cryptocurrency06:22 - National stablecoins are not necessarily good for crypto adoption09:42 - TRON's hostile takeover of the STEEM blockchain15:03 - Libra update: Tagomi joins the Libra Association
2020-03-2400 min
This is John LothianThis is John Lothian: March 20 Hits and TakesThe number of cases of coronavirus doubled in the US. in two day. And worldwide cases doubled in the last twelve days, from 100,000 to 200,000. In the US, they are spiking and in New York City alone there are now 4000 cases. The number of unemployment claims is growing even faster c, though the White House does not want states to reveal their numbers. And the calls for Sen. Richard Burr from North Carolina to resign are growing even more. He might be the least popular Burr since his relative Aaron, who as we know had a run in with treason...
2020-03-2003 minThis is John LothianThis is John Lothian: March 20 Hits and TakesThe number of cases of coronavirus doubled in the US. in two day. And worldwide cases doubled in the last twelve days, from 100,000 to 200,000. In the US, they are spiking and in New York City alone there are now 4000 cases. The number of unemployment claims is growing even faster c, though the White House does not want states to reveal their numbers. And the calls for Sen. Richard Burr from North Carolina to resign are growing even more. He might be the least popular Burr since his relative Aaron, who as we know had a run in with treason...
2020-03-2003 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 9: Privacy Coins vs. Private Money (featuring Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer at CoinShares)Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer at CoinShares, is passionate about cryptocurrency, financial technology, and civil rights - and she wants to share her knowledge as well as her enthusiasm with the world. In 2019, she testified before the House Financial Services Committee for a hearing on Facebook's proposed digital currency project, Libra. Demirors has appeared on Bloomberg, CNBC, CoinDesk, and the MIT Technology Review - now, she joins us to discuss privacy, mining, and regulation - and of course, Facebook's Libra.
Topics:
00:59 What's your favorite altcoin?01:55 What are you and CoinShares' current goals?3:37 What...
2020-02-2700 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP 8: Krakpots (featuring Thom Thompson, editor at JLN)Matt and Thom take to the JLN studio once again to discuss 2020's biggest stories in crypto (so far).
Topics:
00:35 Bitcoin options are not, in fact, hot right now02:58 Kraken CEO says cost of regulatory requests rising for the exchange08:28 Japan puts limits on leverage for regulated cryptocurrency exchanges09:05 Bitmain's "questionable" need for layoffs11:48 Bitwise Bitcoin ETF takes a knee15:02 Libra creates a new committee17:35 "Crypto Dad" gets two new gigs
2020-01-3000 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP7: Buy the Dip! (Featuring Thom Thompson, editor at JLN)JLN Editor Thom Thompson has decades of experience working in the financial markets in both the U.S. and Europe. These days, he uses his expertise to explain the cryptocurrency markets, especially the burgeoning cryptocurrency derivatives to JLN's readers. In this episode of the CMW Podcast, Thom joins Matt in the studio to discuss the most notable moments in the cryptocurrency markets in 2019.
2020-01-0600 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP6: Mandelblockchain (featuring Carson Cook, founder of Fractal Wealth)Before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Ph.D. in physics in 2015, Carson Cook was already an experienced futures trader. In 2018, he started Fractal Wealth, a trading and technology firm that provides liquidity to digital asset exchanges - including so-called "decentralized" (DEX) exchanges. Cook explains the differences between both exchanges, as well as his unique insight into how the digital asset markets are changing.
2019-11-0700 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP5: Living That Distributed Life (featuring Lexi Prodromos, executive director of the Chicago Blockchain Center and strategic lead at Bloq)After finishing her education at Pepperdine University, Lexy Prodromos dove headfirst into the blockchain world, quickly establishing herself as an influential figure. An early contributor to the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, she later became executive director of the Chicago Blockchain Center as well as a strategic lead at Bloq. Prodromos shares what it has been like working behind the scenes with both regulators and technology firms to help this nascent technology flourish.
2019-10-1000 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP4: Evolving With the Market (featuring Scott Freeman, co-founder and partner at JST Capital)Why did Scott Freeman go from being a managing partner at a quantitative hedge fund to starting a company for digital asset trading and advisory services? Scott answers this and other fascinating questions about pivoting into institutional crypto trading, navigating through the regulatory nuances between different markets around the world, and more.
2019-09-2600 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP3: A Speculative Streak (featuring Bill Ulivieri, principal of Cenacle Capital Management LLC)Bill Ulivieri, former CBOE market maker and Principal of Cenacle Capital Management LLC, is a veteran of the industry who's done it all - including crypto trading. Ulivieri joins Matt at the JLN studio to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of digital assets as a store of value, and how he thinks bitcoin fits into the future of global finance.
2019-09-1200 min
This is John LothianEP 2: A Fictional Account of the Results of Supporting Open OutcryThis is the story of open outcry trading, electronic trading and an imaginary secret organization I created to tell the story of both. This was the first time I used SPET, or the Society for the Promotion of Electronic Trading, to tell a story.
2019-08-3009 min
This is John LothianEP 1: Lunch with the New CME Chairman Terrence DuffyBefore the CME went public in 2002, there was a change in leadership at the top. Terry Duffy ran for the job of chairman of the board against the incumbent, Scott Gordon. I was a fan of Gordon’s and then CME CEO Jim McNulty. McNulty was one of the reasons I started the John Lothian Newsletter. He had helped me find a job when I first graduated from Purdue University. He was for a short time one of my mentors. But then I started my career and he started traveling the world as an investment banker and I lost track...
2019-08-3009 minThis is John LothianEP 1: Lunch with the New CME Chairman Terrence DuffyBefore the CME went public in 2002, there was a change in leadership at the top. Terry Duffy ran for the job of chairman of the board against the incumbent, Scott Gordon. I was a fan of Gordon’s and then CME CEO Jim McNulty. McNulty was one of the reasons I started the John Lothian Newsletter. He had helped me find a job when I first graduated from Purdue University. He was for a short time one of my mentors. But then I started my career and he started traveling the world as an investment banker and I lost track...
2019-08-3009 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP2: Tokenized Trading (featuring Juan Hernandez, CEO of OpenFinance Network)Juan Hernandez, CEO of OpenFinance Network, joins JLN associate editor Matt Raebel to talk tokens - that is, securitized assets in the form of digital tokens, not the tokens you use to pay for arcade machines at Chuck E. Cheese's.
2019-08-2200 minCryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP1: Crypto 101: A Beginner's Primer on Digital AssetsEver wonder where bitcoin came from, or who made it? How about, 'what is a blockchain, and how does it work?' John Lothian News Associate Editor Matt Raebel offers a crash-course in crypto for the inaugural episode of the CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast.
2019-08-2000 min
CryptoMarketsWiki PodcastEP1: Crypto 101: A Beginner's Primer on Digital AssetsEver wonder where bitcoin came from, or who made it? How about, 'what is a blockchain, and how does it work?' John Lothian News Associate Editor Matt Raebel offers a crash-course in crypto for the inaugural episode of the CryptoMarketsWiki Podcast.
2019-08-2015 min
Inside the ICE HouseJohn Lothian: Chronicler of FuturesJohn Lothian, one of the legendary chroniclers of the futures markets as founder and chairman of John Lothian News, joins the podcast from the International Futures Industry Conference to talk the business of futures and commodities. He describes his newest project, CryptoMarketsWiki , that he announced at FIA Boca. John also reflects on the evolution of trading from open outcry to the blockchain and reveals what were the biggest stories he ever broke. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/podcast/inside-the-ice-house
2018-03-2330 minInside the ICE HouseJohn Lothian: Chronicler of FuturesJohn Lothian, one of the legendary chroniclers of the futures markets as founder and chairman of John Lothian News, joins the podcast from the International Futures Industry Conference to talk the business of futures and commodities. He describes his newest project, CryptoMarketsWiki , that he announced at FIA Boca. John also reflects on the evolution of trading from open outcry to the blockchain and reveals what were the biggest stories he ever broke. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/podcast/inside-the-ice-house
2018-03-2330 min