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LPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 33 | Asset based lending: Evolving taxonomy for direct lender vs bank arranged loansLSEG LPC's Maria Dikeos talks with Barry Bobrow, Head of Credit Markets for Regions Business Capital and founder and chairman of Asset Based Capital, a leading conference on asset based lending, about similarities and differences of the asset based loan arranged in the bank loan market vs the direct lending market. “If done what I would call the right way,” Bobrow said, “asset based loans have a very low loss rate, a high recovery rate, relative to the broader category of leveraged lending.”2025-07-2217 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthEurasia Group: How geopolitics are recalibrating climate financeAs geopolitical volatility rises, is sustainable finance entering a new phase? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Franck Gbaguidi, Practice Head, Sustainability at Eurasia Group joins us in-person to discuss how sustainability policy volatility is impacting their clients, how attitudes towards adaptation are changing and the outlook for climate finance.2025-07-1626 min
Hedge Fund HuddleThe realities of a hedge fund trader’s dayOn May 7, 2025, a group gathered in NYC and had the chance to experience the Huddle in person by taking part in an evening filled with fascinating stories and insights from past hedge fund managers. It was a behind-the-scenes look into their world as they shared their personal journeys, key moments, and the lessons they learned throughout their careers. These stories from the frontlines were recorded and are now available in our latest episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle. Listen as we are joined by our moderator, Michael Smith, Global Director, Customer Strategy & Execution at LSEG, Jamie McDonald, Hedge Fund...2025-07-0955 minHedge Fund HuddleThe psychology of trading – Identifying your strengths and weaknesses as a traderWe have reached the third and final episode in our recent series on the psychology of trading. Learning to understand what you are good at and where you can use improvement is beneficial in life as well as on the trading desk. In this episode, we are joined by two well-established veterans in the financial performance coaching industry to help break this idea down plus more. Let’s hear from Peter Burditt and Steven Goldstein.2025-06-1146 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthThe sustainable bond market: Benefits beyond the greeniumHow big is the sustainable bond market? To mark the 10th anniversary of London's Sustainable Bond Market, Shrey Kohli, Head of Debt Capital Markets at the London Stock Exchange joins us to discuss its history, how the market has developed, and the benefits of green bonds for both investors and issuers. Shrey also dives into the different segments that make up London's Sustainable Bond Market and the benefits beyond the greenium.2025-06-1022 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthRegenerative agriculture: Connecting farmers to the supply chainWhat’s the perfect enabling environment for regenerative agriculture? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Salar Shemirani, CEO and Co-founder of Regenified, explains the benefits of regenerative farming, the systemic supply chain issues it could solve and why farmers and brands are increasingly getting on board. 2025-05-2724 minHedge Fund HuddleHedge funds in the fixed income fast lane: what’s driving this evolution?In this episode, we explore the growing role of fixed income in the hedge fund space as firms increasingly diversify beyond traditional equity strategies. As market dynamics evolve, and electronic trading grows, hedge funds are turning to fixed income for new opportunities. David Rickard, Global Head of Fixed Income Trading Workflows at LSEG and Roderick Joniaux, Head of European Government Bonds and Supranational Products at Tradeweb, join us to talk about what this could mean for the future of the industry.2025-05-1438 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 32 | Current Dynamics in the Corporate Bond MarketConnor Fitzgerald, Portfolio Manager at Wellington Management, joins LSEG LPC’s CJ Doherty to discuss current conditions in the corporate bond market. "I think the Trump administration is in a challenging spot right now," Fitzgerald said. "While we tend to agree with some of the long term objectives that they're trying to achieve, we think the risk that the administration may be under-appreciated a little bit is that if we get too aggressive with some of our trading partners by way of tariffs that their response will be to liquidate the capital account." 2025-05-0717 minHedge Fund HuddleThe psychology of trading – Performance data and how to use it to your advantageIs it skill or luck? Something we may not often consider or evaluate when trading. But, by using performance data, you should be able to analyse how to better execute trades based on certain factors. Did you ever consider what sorts of markets you are better at trading in or are certain performance biases holding you back? In the second episode in our series on the psychology of trading, we look to answer these questions and more. We are joined by Clare Flynn Levy, Founder and CEO of Essentia Analytics and we welcome back Dr. Richard Peterson who is...2025-04-0945 minHedge Fund HuddleThe psychology of trading – Breaking down emotions and personalitiesConfident, competitive, disciplined, introverted, anxious are just some of the traits that make up hedge fund traders. Some of them can be positive to one’s performance while others can tend to hurt potential and success. Traders are constantly learning how to deal with herd psychology, navigating bubbles and crashes as well as often trying to turn anxiety into something that is motivational and activates a game plan for success. Today we are kicking off a series focusing on the different pieces that help make up the psychology of trading and for our first episode, we are welcoming back tw...2025-03-0547 minHedge Fund HuddleThe rise of ETFs and what it means for hedge fundsExchange-traded funds, otherwise known as ETFs, have been growing in popularity and are expected to continue to do so in the future. Just what is it that makes them so attractive and are they something hedge funds should be paying more attention to? To help us find out we talk to Wesley Gray, CEO, Alpha Architect and Harley Bassman, Managing Partner at Simplify.2025-01-1642 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 28 | Islamic Financing OverviewMustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance at LSEG, joins CJ Doherty to discuss the basic tenets of Islamic Financing and looks ahead to 2025. “The market has been growing substantially in the core markets in in which it operates,” said Adil. “There are 57 countries that have introduced Islamic finance regulations and where governments are actively supporting the development of Islamic finance.”2024-12-1713 minHedge Fund HuddleWhat hedge funds can learn from healthcareLSEG recently hosted an evening of thought-provoking discussion and networking in New York City exploring how hedge funds are harnessing Large Language Models (LLMs) and what practitioners can learn from LLM experts in the healthcare and finance industries. The discussions addressed the unique challenges hedge funds face in implementing LLMs, including data privacy, model accuracy, and regulatory concerns. We recently shared the first discussion, 'Separating best practice from hype: Lessons learned from early LLM adopters' and are now sharing the second discussion which was a fascinating fireside chat between Richard Goldman, Head of Strategy for Hedge Funds, LSEG and...2024-11-2119 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthJaakko Kooroshy: The real impact of climate goals on global citiesHow prepared are major G20 cities for physical climate risk? This episode, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Research at LSEG, unpacks the findings from LSEG's COP29 Net Zero Atlas report including what emissions targets the G20 are expected to set, particularly the US following the presidential election, and how these targets matter for investors. Jaakko also delves into the financial consequences of physical climate risks including why some countries are more at risk than others, and what the scenarios the report creates using the sovereign climate assessment framework mean for emissions, transition and physical risk.2024-11-1221 minHedge Fund HuddleSeparating best practice from hype: Lessons learned from early LLM adoptersLSEG recently hosted an evening of thought-provoking discussion and networking in New York City exploring how hedge funds are harnessing Large Language Models (LLMs) and what practitioners can learn from LLM experts in the healthcare and finance industries. The discussions addressed the unique challenges hedge funds face in implementing LLMs, including data privacy, model accuracy, and regulatory concerns. The first discussion was moderated by Nicole Allen, Director of Product Text Analytics, LSEG and she was joined by Ted Merz, CFA, Founder, Principals Media, Aziz Lookman, PhD, Chief Analytics Officer, Rational AI and Sonu Chopra Khullar, PhD, Director Machine Learning E...2024-10-2339 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp. 21 - Climate WeekNeste episódio, recebemos Paulo Zanardi Jr., Sócio Diretor da GSS Carbono e Bioinovação e mergulhamos nos principais temas e setores discutidos durante a Climate Week em Nova York, um dos eventos mais importantes no calendário climático global. Abordamos como o Brasil está inserido nessa agenda, destacando suas contribuições e compromissos. Além disso, exploramos os aspectos em que o Brasil se destaca como um ator promissor no cenário global, bem como os desafios que ainda precisa superar para consolidar sua posição de liderança.2024-10-1524 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthClaudia Kruse: Addressing climate and biodiversity expectations through stewardshipIn the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Claudia Kruse, Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer at APG Asset Management, talks to us about APG’s responsible investment philosophy and approach, how she sees companies integrating sustainability within their corporate governance frameworks and why engagement with portfolio companies is key to addressing climate and biodiversity expectations. Claudia also discusses responsible investment in private markets, APG's approach to nature and biodiversity, and their focus areas for the next few years.2024-10-1523 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp.20 - Pilares, drivers e desafios do Mercado Brasileiro de DescarbonizaçãoBrasil Trade Talk é o podcast da LSEG para o mercado de commodities no Brasil. Aqui, nossos especialistas conversam sobre as últimas tendências, insights e previsões do principal segmento da economia nacional.2024-09-1822 minHedge Fund HuddleOn the Record: A journalistic view of hedge fundsOpen up a financial publication on any given day and more often than not you will find a story about a hedge fund. Whether good or bad news, these stories can possibly influence market moves. In our latest episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we speak to two financial journalists who give us an inside look into hedge fund reporting. Have a listen as Jamie goes on the record with Nell Mackenzie, EMEA Hedge Fund Correspondent, Reuters and Will Wainewright, Head of Research, Hedgeweek and Host, AFI podcast.2024-09-1342 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp19 | Mercado Brasileiro de Carbono – Perspectivas e Tendências em um Cenário GlobalNeste episódio recebemos Josilene Ferrer, Pesquisadora de Doutorado dos Mercados de Carbono na União Europeia e China, da USP, para trazer dados e insights deste mercado, sob uma perspectiva local.2024-08-0224 minHedge Fund HuddleFX Execution: Yesterday, Today and TomorrowDifferent asset classes trade differently, and currencies are no exception. What has been historically known as a rather fragmented market has begun to change with the innovation of algorithms, the proliferation of data and how one makes sense of it as well as the need for best execution in foreign exchange. To help talk us through this evolution we are joined by Tan Phull, Head of FX Execution Trading Services for Bank of America. Alan Martin Lucero, FX Trader at Norges Bank Investment Management and Tim Cartledge, the Chief Data Officer at Tradefeedr.
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Brasil Trade TalkEp18 | Solo Seco no Sudeste: Impactos Hidrológicos no Período Úmido 2024/25Neste episódio nosso Lead Analyst, Claudio Vallejos, apresenta como a umidade do solo sob as bacias hidrológicas do Sudeste chegou a seu nível mais baixo dos últimos 20 anos, e como isto pode impactar os fundamentos de oferta hídrica para o período úmido 2024-252024-07-0122 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthSindhu Krishna: Portfolio resilience and sustainability challengesWhat are the challenges and opportunities in operating a global portfolio? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Sindhu Krishna, Head of Sustainable Investment at Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, talks about the importance of sustainability from an asset owner’s perspective, how sustainability challenges impact the resilience of portfolios, and how they are decarbonising portfolios. Sindhu also explains how they approached creating their first Net Zero Transition plan in 2023 and what their targets are.2024-06-1419 minHedge Fund HuddleMaking sense of crises and commoditiesWe have come to learn that there is always something happening in the world which most likely creates ramifications across commodities. Be it a geopolitical event or unfortunate natural disaster, commodities traders are navigating the volatile waters of commodity trading which also includes the complex world of shipping. In this episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we are joined by three experts who help break down and educate us on the world we are living in and its impact on the commodities we trade. John Kemp, Senior Market Strategist of Oil and Energy, Thomson Reuters. Alessandro Sanos, Global Director...2024-05-1743 minHedge Fund HuddleHedge Fund Huddle trailerListen to this trailer to hear highlights from industry leaders on the world of hedge funds. Follow to catch the next episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.
In this podcast series we aim to demystify hedge funds and find out what it is like to really work at one. Join the huddle as we hear from industry leaders who have been there and can share insights from the inside.
2024-05-1701 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthLSEG Sustainable Growth trailer 2024Listen to this trailer for some highlights from leading experts from Microsoft, Blackrock, Fidelity International and more. Follow to catch the next episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.
The LSEG Sustainable Growth Podcast tackles important issues which intersect sustainability and finance, hosted by Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability. We talk about some of the biggest issues of our time – from climate transition and investment, green infrastructure to greenwashing, natural capital, carbon markets, financial inclusion, equity and diversity and more! We hear from leading experts from Microsoft, ISSB, IIGCC, Blackrock, IFAD, Women's World Banking, Climate...2024-05-1602 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp17 | A Nova Bolsa de Energia do BrasilNeste episódio recebemos Dri Barbosa, CEO da N5X, para conversar sobre a nova Bolsa de Energia no Brasil e as novas dinâmicas do mercado.2024-05-1633 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp16 | Previsões para o Mercado de Café Arábica e Robusta em 2024Neste episódio recebemos o César Castro, Head de Consultoria Agro do Itaú BBA para conversar sobre as principais previsões e insights para os mercados de Café Arábica e Robusta em 2024.2024-04-2627 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthAlison Taylor: The evolving role of the Chief Sustainability OfficerHow can a Chief Sustainability Officer role become more influential? In the latest episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, discusses the four key changes needed for the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), avoiding siloed thinking around sustainability and common mistakes companies are making around ESG. 2024-04-2327 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp15 | Perspectivas Macroeconômicas para o Agronegócio em 2024Neste episódio recebemos o Prof. Dr. Geraldo Barros, líder e Coordenador Científico do CEPEA, para conversar sobre as principais Perspectivas Macroeconômicas para o Agronegócio em 2024.2024-04-0442 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp14 | Mercado de Suco de LaranjaNeste episódio recebemos Andres Padilla, Especialista de Pesquisa e Análise Setorial no Rabobank Brasil para conversar sobre o Mercado global de suco de laranja. Análises do último ano para o Mercado Doméstico, assim como às conjunturas internacionais e, estimativas para 2024.
2024-03-1920 minHedge Fund HuddleQuant Questions: Just how does a quantitative hedge fund operate?When we hear the word “quant,” thoughts of complex math models and algorithms will often come to mind. And while that is in fact how quants typically operate, there is so much more behind the enigmatic world of quantitative investing. In this episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we are joined by Nirav Shah, founding partner of Versor Investments and Tarun Sanghi, a senior quant at StarMine, which is an LSEG business, to break down how quant funds run their business.2024-02-2832 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthJaakko Kooroshy: Solving the Scope 3 conundrumHow can we keep Scope 3 emissions reporting consistent? With the launch of FTSE Russell’s latest research report ‘Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum’, Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at LSEG, unpacks the report’s findings including why Scope 3 emissions are so important for companies to measure and for investors to understand. Jaakko also explains why companies are confused about reporting, what should be considered a material category and how to drive better consistency for company reporting. Read the report here: Scope for improvement: Solving the Scope 3 conundrum | LSEG2024-02-2717 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 20 | 2023 Direct Lending Review, 2024 PreviewDavid Puchowski, Director of Analysis at LSEG LPC joins CJ Doherty to discuss the key trends that shaped the direct lending market in 2023 and preview what is in store for 2024. "59% of total US LBO loan volume was done in the direct lending market," said Puchowski. "That was the first time that direct took the majority over the syndicated market."2024-02-0210 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp13 | Mercado de Fertilizantes e InsumosNeste episódio recebemos Bruno Fonseca, Senior Economic Analyst no Rabobank para conversar sobre o Mercado de Fertilizantes e Insumos. Análises do último ano para o Mercado Doméstico de Fertilizantes e Insumos, assim como às conjunturas internacionais e, estimativas para 2024.2024-01-2531 minHedge Fund HuddleUnderstanding the prime broker and hedge fund connectionPrime brokers offer a range of services to hedge funds as well as other financial institutions and this relationship is truly vital as hedge funds look to grow and require more services and direction. In this episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we are joined by Mithra Warrier and Lauren Degney, both Managing Directors at Citigroup and Quentin Limouzi, Global Head of Investment Management and Execution Solutions at LSEG to better understand the prime and hedge fund connection.2024-01-1738 min
T BreakS1 Ep-7 An Interview with Bobbi Pickard and Arlene McDermott at LSEG - LondonThis interview was recorded at the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) during Trans in the City's Closing of the Stock Exchange Event for Trans Awareness Week, Nov 14th 2023Bobbi Pickard - CEO Trans in the City & Arlene McDermott - LSEG Head of Business Management Group Legal & Compliance, chat about the importance of Allyship in Business, the closing of the London Stock Exchange and the launch of the Student Ambassadors programme.2024-01-1112 minT BreakS1 Ep-6 An Interview with Bobbi Pickard, Nicki Lambert and Skye Morden at LSEG - London, hosted by Vicky HodgesThis interview was recorded at the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) during Trans in the City's Closing of the Stock Exchange Event for Trans Awareness Week, Nov 14th 2023We discuss Allyship, what it means and why it's important for Trans & Non-Binary people in the workplace. Is senior management doing enough to drive change, how can Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Networks lead the way? How can our allies help?2024-01-0448 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthThe COP episodeIn this episode we hear from LSEG's COP 28 delegation David Harris, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships and Adrian Rimmer, Director Sustainable Finance Capital Markets. They get into the latest COP agreement and the transition away from fossil fuels, how the conference has increased its focus on private companies and the finance sector, and what this means for Exchanges across the world. David also shares the recent launch of The Net-Zero Data Public Utility project (NZDPU) and its impact on climate reporting. Find out more: https://nzdpu.com/home2023-12-1820 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp12 | Mercado de energia elétrica no BrasilRecebemos Ana Paula Oening e Débora Cintia Marcilio, pesquisadoras da Divisão de Sistemas Elétricos da Lactec para falar sobre o mercado de energia elétrica no Brasil sob a ótica de modelos de otimização e seus impactos nos Preços de Liquidação das Diferenças, o PLD.2023-12-1139 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp11 | Mercado de Energia Elétrica e Transição EnergéticaNosso time de especialistas recebe Roger Kammler, especialista da mesa de Power do Santander, para debater o mercado de energia elétrica, em como as mudanças das matrizes energéticas estão direcionando para recursos mais caros e outros aspectos relevantes para formação de preços atuais no Brasil.2023-11-2338 minHedge Fund HuddleOutsourcing for Trading OptimisationIn today’s ever-changing markets, trading equities across regions can often be challenging. As a result, many traders are finding that to be successful they need to partner with those capable of providing reliable execution and those who also have market expertise and access to advanced technology. Enter outsourced trading. According to a new study from Coalition Greenwich, roughly 30% of buy-side equities traders surveyed in the U.S., Europe and the U.K. expect their firms to consider adding an outsourced trading for cross-border trading in the next two years. Compare that to another Greenwich survey from 2020 where only 5% sa...2023-11-1332 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp10 | Mercado Bovino no BrasilRecebemos Geovano Ceratti, especialista de Derivativos de Commodities do Santander para falar sobre o mercado bovino no Brasil. Preço, insights, perspectivas e muito mais.2023-11-0925 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp9 | Mercado de óleos vegetaisNeste episódio recebemos Michel Malvasi e Thiago Prianti da Aboissa Commodity Brokers para falar sobre o mercado de óleos vegetais. Safra de soja, mercado de oleaginosas, biodiesel e demandas locais e globais.2023-10-2525 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp8 | Mercado de energia elétrica com foco em derivativos de energiaNeste episódio trazemos de volta Marcelo Bianchini da BBCE para falar sobre o mercado de energia elétrica focando em derivativos de energia. Adentramos a jornada da BBCE neste campo, o que é oferecido, como funciona e os impactos em um setor em evolução. Participação de Claudio Vallejos e Bruno Couto da equipe de Power da Refinitiv2023-10-0629 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp7 | Mercado de energia elétricaNo episódio de hoje recebemos Marcio Castro e Marcelo Bianchini da BBCE para falar sobre o mercado de energia elétrica e como plataformas como o Energy Hub da própria BBCE auxiliam e influenciam nas atividades do segmento. Participação de Claudio Vallejos e Bruno Couto da equipe de Power da Refinitiv2023-09-0635 min
Blockchain DXBDubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 05th Sep 🚨 Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill ⚡LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) to Use Blockchain, 💰Tax in Metaverse? ⚽Christiano Ronaldo NFT06th Sep: Crypto & Coffee at 8 🎙️🔴Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill ⚡LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) to Use Blockchain, 💰Tax in the Metaverse? ⚽Christiano Ronaldo NFT via Binance
🔴Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee rejected “The Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023” introduced by opposition senator Andrew Bragg, recommending instead that the government “continue to consult with industry on the development of fit-for-purpose digital assets regulation in Australia.” wants to prepare the country for the widespread use of China’s central bank digital currency, the digital yuan, according to a draft digital assets bill introduced on Monday. His bill is here https://lnkd.in...2023-09-0545 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp6 | Macroeconomia globalNosso time de especialistas recebe Alef Dias e Victor Arduin da hEDGEpoint Global Markets para falar sobre macroeconomia global. Insights, análises e perspectivas do que vem por aí na economia mundial.2023-08-1627 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp5 | Mercado de grãosNeste episódio nosso time de commodities recebe Thaís Italiani e Pedro Schicchi da hEDGEpoint Global Markets para conversar sobre o mercado de grãos. Perspectivas, safra, clima e muito mais.2023-08-0226 minHedge Fund HuddleThe Search for Fast and Reliable Data: The Low Latency Low-DownIt is no secret that getting reliable data in a timely manner is becoming more important than ever. Now, also consider the speed at which this data and information is becoming available to hedge funds, and the race is on to turn it into something actionable. In this episode we are joined by Jimmy Karalis, Managing Director, Data Sourcing & Strategy, Balyasny Asset Management and Patrick Flannery, Head of Low Latency & Direct Feeds, London Stock Exchange Group to give us the low down on low latency.2023-07-2434 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp 4 | O cenário do mercado de caféNosso time recebe Natália Gandolphi, Market Intelligence Analyst da HedgePoint Global Markets para uma conversa sobre o cenário do mercado de café, suas nuances, o mercado global e o impacto do e no Brasil de tudo isso. Participação: Daniel Pereira, Senior Analyst, Softs-Supply Chain and Commodities Research na Refinitiv
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Brasil Trade TalkEp3 | Mercado de fertilizantesAna Andrade recebe Alessandro Rabello e Adair Danville da AMR Business Intelligence para um bate papo sobre o mercado de fertilizantes. Entenda como funciona o segmento, diferenças entre os diferentes tipos de insumos, como a situação na Rússia impacta o Brasil e a análise dos diferentes países produtores. Participação: Daniel Pereira, Senior Analyst, Softs-Supply Chain and Commodities Research da Refinitiv.2023-07-0528 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthExploring nature and biodiversity: tracking the environmental footprint for financial Institutions This is our last episode before we break for the summer! This week on the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast we speak to John Willis, Director of Research, Planet Tracker. We get into all sorts, including the difference between nature and biodiversity, the importance it plays for financial institutions and how is it being tracked. Can companies be doing more to look at their nature footprint and not just their carbon footprint?2023-06-2638 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp2 | Perspectivas do mercado de sojaRecebemos Luiz Fernando Gutierrez Roque, especialista de commodities da Safras & Mercado para abordar o impacto do clima na safra de soja e as perspectivas ligadas a esta cultura para os próximos meses.2023-06-2231 minHedge Fund HuddleDemystifying the Evolving Landscape of Fixed IncomeCredit and rates are certainly making headlines lately for many reasons. But how much do we really understand about how the fixed income market operates? In this episode we are joined by Dan Eckstein, Global Head of eRates Product and US Head of eRates Distribution, Barclays, Matthew Coupe, Global Head of Cross-Asset Market Structure, Barclays at Barclays and Emil Parmar, Director of Credit Trading Solutions at LSEG. Listen in to their eye-opening discussion about the future of this complex asset class.2023-05-3136 minHedge Fund HuddleEpisode 6: Demystifying the Evolving Landscape of Fixed IncomeCredit and rates are certainly making headlines lately for many reasons. But how much do we really understand about how the fixed income market operates? In this episode we are joined by Dan Eckstein, Global Head of eRates Product and US Head of eRates Distribution, Barclays, Matthew Coupe, Global Head of Cross-Asset Market Structure, Barclays at Barclays and Emil Parmar, Director of Credit Trading Solutions at LSEG. Listen in to their eye-opening discussion about the future of this complex asset class.2023-05-3136 min
Brasil Trade TalkEp1 | Qual o impacto do El Niño no Brasil e países do Cone SulNeste primeiro episódio recebemos Willians Bini, head da comunicação da Climatempo para debater os impactos do El Niño nas safras do Brasil e países do Cone Sul.
2023-05-3131 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 12 | Direct Lending Deep DiveHost CJ Doherty sits down with Craig Packer, Co-Founder of Blue Owl and CEO of the Owl Rock BDCs, to discuss today’s direct lending market conditions and to look ahead to the rest of the year. 2023-04-1917 minHedge Fund HuddleWomen in Hedge FundsIn honor of International Women’s Month we take a close look at the topic of Women in Hedge Funds. Recent studies show that less than 5% of hedge funds are women owned, yet, according to Forbes, since 2019 female hedge fund managers have outperformed their male counterparts. Chauwei Yak is the founder and CEO of GAO Capital and joins us to share some of her thoughts behind the numbers and how she found her way to success in the industry.2023-03-2234 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthBoosting transparency with a new voluntary carbon market frameworkAs the first of its kind, what does the future hold for London Stock Exchange’s new Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) framework, and how does it work? In this episode, we are joined by Richard Kelly, Co-founder of the Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company, and Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance for the Capital Markets and Post-Trade Divisions of LSEG. Richard and Claire define what voluntary carbon market designations are, its main objectives, how the credibility of these carbon credits is verified, and what feedback the VCM designation has received. Claire also tells us how funds getting this designation may ch...2023-03-2028 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 11 | M&A OutlookM&A activity tumbled in 2022 amid market volatility and economic uncertainty. How has 2023 started and what is in store for the rest of the year? Host CJ Doherty talks to Refinitiv’s Director of Deals Intelligence Matt Toole about current M&A market conditions. 2023-03-2012 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 10 | SVB and Signature Bank CollapseIn less than one week, both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed over the course of three days. How do these bank failures differ from what the market faced in 2008? What does it mean for the syndicated bank loan market? Host Maria Dikeos talks to Peter B. York, Adjunct Professor at Ohio State University and recently retired managing director and head of large market asset-based loan originations at a major money center bank. 2023-03-1620 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthA deep dive on green taxonomies and why they matterWhat is really meant by “green” and what is a “green taxonomy”? Who determines what is a green product or service and what isn’t? And is it ever possible that we’ll get to a single global green taxonomy? You can’t have a conversation about sustainable finance and investing these days without understanding green taxonomy, so we’re lucky in this episode to be joined by Lily Dai, Senior Research Lead on the Sustainable Investment Research team at LSEG. Lily helps us unpack the answers to each of these questions, where the conversation on green finance really started, and whe...2023-03-0620 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 9 | Navigating the Direct Lending MarketUS direct lending activity was robust and resilient in 2022, despite an uncertain economic environment. What’s in store for 2023?
Host CJ Doherty and guest Diana Diquez talk about recent trends in the direct lending market as lenders navigate changed market conditions.
2023-02-1509 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 8 | Leveraged Lending 2023Coming off a tough 2022, what does US leveraged lending look like as the new year takes shape? Hosts CJ Doherty and Maria Dikeos talk about prospects for the developing pipeline as well as buyside and sellside considerations.2023-01-2509 minHedge Fund HuddleThe psychology of tradingAre we scared of emotions? Or can they be harnessed for good in stressful trading situations? In our latest episode, we speak to two long-time experts in the field of psychology who work with traders to help them optimize performance on the desk and off. Dr. Richard Peterson is a psychiatrist and the CEO of MarketPsych and Dr. Alden Cass is a licensed clinical psychologist and trading performance coach. Listen in as we learn how to achieve better performance during stressful times.
HEDGE FUND HUDDLEHedge Fund Huddle is a new podcast series from Refinitiv, an...2023-01-2447 minHedge Fund HuddleAlternative data explosionThe use of alternative data in the trading world appears to be on an upward trajectory and according to some stats, there is showing no sign of slowing down. What’s behind this move from traditional forms of research and data to that of the not-so-traditional? In this episode, we’re chatting with two experts who have plenty to say about this space. Tim Harrington is the co-founder and CEO of BattleFin and Stewart Stimson is the head of data strategy at the systematic trading firm, Jump Trading. Listen in to learn about what’s behind the alt data explos...2023-01-1032 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthAre we double counting emission reductions? – The Green RoomThis week on The Green Room, Jane is joined by Lisa Zelljadt, Analyst on the Carbon Research Team, LSEG.
A lot was covered at COP 27 this year, but something a little less known is the implications of The Paris Agreement’s, Article 6 on carbon trading. This article brings to light the issues of emission reductions being double counted. Find out what this means for countries, but also how this will impact organisations with their net zero plans.2022-12-1916 min
LPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 7 | Risk vs. RewardHost CJ Doherty sits down with Fran Beyers, Head of Capital Markets at Cliffwater, to discuss current conditions in the direct lending market as we approach the end of 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. How will the market play out given the uncertain economic backdrop?2022-12-1617 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthThe post COP27 round upNow that COP27 has wrapped up, we wanted to do a bit of a debrief. So, to help make sense of what took place, and more importantly where we go from here, today we’re speaking with Ibukun Adebayo, Head of Strategic Initiatives at LSEG & Wale Shonibare, a Director at the African Development Bank.
With over 600 million homes without electricity and making up less than 3% of global emissions. What does the ‘transition’ to clean energy or more importantly access to energy look like for Africa? What types of funding are we seeing, and where is it coming from...2022-12-1219 minHedge Fund HuddleCrypto comes to hedge fundsNote: This episode was recorded before the FTX story broke
One of the most fascinating areas of hedge funds in recent years is the introduction of cryptocurrencies, digital assets and the intersection with the broader world of decentralized finance (DeFi). But with such a volatile space, how do hedge funds and more specifically crypto hedge funds work in practice, balancing risk and reward? In today's episode, we're chatting with two experts in this space. Ali Hassan is a Founding Partner at Perceptive Capital, a DeFi native digital asset hedge fund, based in New York. Gerrit v...2022-11-2137 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthPotholes on the Road to Sustainable Infrastructure – The Green RoomJoining Keesa Schreane in the Green Room this week, logging on from Hong Kong, was Darrenth Hawken, Director of Global Infrastructure and Sustainable Finance at London Stock Exchange Group.
Darrenth shared some of the findings of LSEG's latest 'Potholes on the Road to Sustainable Infrastructure' report, which highlights some of the major trends driving the current sustainable infrastructure investment marketplace, along with key data that will help refine the list of key players, flag the most important metrics to monitor and highlight the challenges looming for both investors and government sponsors.
A record US$627 billion in su...2022-11-2115 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 6 | Blackstone Credit SpotlightBlackstone Credit’s Carlos Whitaker shares his outlook for the private credit market. How are portfolio companies positioned amid the rising rate environment? With 2023 right around the corner, what is he focused on as we head into the new year?2022-11-1414 minHedge Fund HuddleLessons from the demise of a hedge fundIn January 2018, Harmonic Capital voluntarily closed while managing close to $2 billion. Why did this happen? In this episode, we hear from former partners Romael Karam and Alistair Smith who take us inside its demise and explain what went wrong and what others need to look out for.
Hedge Fund Huddle
Hedge Fund Huddle is a new podcast series from Refinitiv, an LSEG business, hosted by Jamie McDonald, a former portfolio manager at one of the world’s top hedge funds. We’ll dive into what it’s actually like to work at a hedge fund, stories...2022-11-0744 min
Hedge Fund Huddle Coming soon: Hedge Fund HuddleIt’s one thing to focus on why a hedge fund is successful and all the fortune and fame that comes with that. But, if we only focus on the successes we miss the bigger picture. Why do some hedge funds fail? What role do hedge funds play today versus 20 years ago? What truly goes on in the mind of a hedge fund trader?
To help answer all of this and more, join host Jamie McDonald, former portfolio manager at one of the world’s top hedge funds, who is teaming up with Refinitiv for this new podc...2022-11-0101 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 5 | State of the European Lending SpaceA look at the European leveraged and investment grade loan markets. Is leveraged lending shut down in Europe? What opportunities have arisen for the private debt space as a consequence of this disruption? And is there a silver lining in the investment grade market?
Join us in-person for our 28th Annual Refinitiv LPC Middle Market, Direct Lending and Large Corporate Loans Conference – on November 2, 2022 in New York City!2022-10-2410 min
Center StageTalent, culture & employee engagement - Part 2: a conversation with Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, talks to Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG about issues relating to talent, culture and employee engagement. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss attracting and retaining the right people, striking the right tone for the workplace and the opportunities and challenges that hybrid working brings.2022-09-2321 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 4 | Sustainable finance in 2022Looking at the relevance of sustainable finance amid broader market uncertainty. 2022-09-2110 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthThe Winds of Change for Net Zero – Net Zero ConversationsLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Sven Utermöhlen, RWE Renewables’ Offshore Wind Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the company’s roadmap towards net zero and the values of offshore wind.
The conversation highlights RWE’s ‘Growing Green’ strategy, which includes ambitious plans to triple offshore wind capacity by 2030, and also how it intends to become a net positive employer when it comes to biodiversity.
The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hosted by the City of London Corporation in association with the COP 26 UK Presidency 202...2022-08-2315 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 3 | Private Credit 101Discussing the evolution in private credit and the rapid growth of direct lending in recent years. How did we get here, and where are we headed?2022-08-2210 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthBanking on Net Zero – Net Zero ConversationsLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Heather Buchanan, Executive Director/Founder of the APPG on Fair Business Banking/Bankers for Net Zero initiative, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero, and the critical relationship between business and the financial services sector in delivering climate action.
The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hosted by the City of London Corporation in association with the COP 26 UK Presidency 2022 and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).2022-08-1609 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthCollective Responsibility for Climate Action – Net Zero ConversationsLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Hywel Ball, EY’s UK Chair and UK&I Managing Partner, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the collective responsibility that we all have to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how collaboration and innovation between the financial sector, regulators, policymakers, and advisors will accelerate the energy transition post COP26, and also considers some of the near term obstacles around geopolitical risk and energy security.
The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hosted by the City...2022-08-0910 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthThe $25 Trillion Potential for 2030LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Nigel Topping, COP26 UN High-Level Champion for Climate Action, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the financial services industry has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how the mobilisation of financial capital, along with solutions that pool intellectual capital, are helping non-state actors to drive private investment into emerging markets and other key areas of sustainable finance.
The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hosted by the City of London Co...2022-08-0210 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthFighting Floods & Coastal Erosion – Net Zero ConversationsLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Emma Howard Boyd, CBE, Environment Agency/Green Finance Institute Chair, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the Environment Agency has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on the environmental issues impacting flooding and coastal erosion, and on other key risk management issues around climate shocks. Emma also explains her long-term vision for the climate agenda and the strategies to drive the green industrial revolution.
The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hos...2022-07-2611 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthTurning Climate Pledges in to Plans – Net Zero Conversation SeriesLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to David Schwimmer, LSEG’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the critical role that the financial services sector has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how the industry is facilitating investment to reduce emissions via voluntary carbon markets, and is also leading change in disclosure and regulatory standards to ensure effective capital allocation and delivery of mandated climate transition plans.
The Net Zero Conversations series was filmed at the Net Zero Delivery Summit, hosted by the City of London Corporation in association with the...2022-07-1909 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthFinancing the Green Energy Transition - Net Zero Conversation SeriesLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Bryony Widdup, Partner at DLA Piper, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the financial services industry has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on how sustainable finance and investments are mobilising capital, and engagement between the public and private sectors, as well as the NGO community, are bringing together implementation on these commitments.
Bryony also identifies some of the hurdles that the industry needs to address to achieve its climate goals, looking at the need for more pu...2022-07-1211 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 2 | Summer of VolatilityTaking a look at current market dynamics in the leveraged lending space amidst volatility, inflation, and how loans are performing versus other asset classes. 2022-07-0609 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthFlying Towards Net Zero - Net Zero Conversations SeriesLSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability Jane Goodland speaks to Javier Echave, Heathrow’s Chief Financial Officer, to discuss the roadmap towards net zero and the critical role that the aviation industry has to play in climate action.
The conversation focuses on the industry’s broader sustainability issues and how it is tackling carbon reduction, as well as other key matters such as human and nature trafficking. Javier also explains Heathrow’s long-term ambition and where he sees opportunities to drive change as part of the company’s Heathrow 2.0 Sustainability Strategy.
The Net Zero Conversations series was...2022-07-0512 min
LSEG Sustainable GrowthBahiyah Yasmeen Robinson, Founder, VC Include, on driving changeBahiyah Yasmeen Robinson is a leader in technology, investment and social impact initiatives. In 2018, she founded VC Include, an ecosystem of women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ fund managers and alternative investments. In this episode, Keesa Schreane chats to Bahiyah about launching VC Include, why triple bottom line investments have grown to create a framework for how we invest in a way that is good for people and planet, and how she is developing a holistic infrastructure and ecosystem to drive change at scale when it comes to delivering success for first-time fund managers and underrepresented managers.
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LSEG Sustainable GrowthBahiyah Yasmeen Robinson, Founder, VC Include, on driving change Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson is a leader in technology, investment and social impact initiatives. In 2018, she founded VC Include, an ecosystem of women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ fund managers and alternative investments. In this episode, Keesa Schreane chats to Bahiyah about launching VC Include, why triple bottom line investments have grown to create a framework for how we invest in a way that is good for people and planet, and how she is developing a holistic infrastructure and ecosystem to drive change at scale when it comes to delivering success for first-time fund managers and underrepresented managers.
T...2022-06-2933 minCenter StageTalent, culture & employee engagement - Part 1: a conversation with Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, talks to Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG about issues relating to talent, culture and employee engagement. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss attracting and retaining the right people, striking the right tone for the workplace and the opportunities and challenges that hybrid working brings.2022-06-2133 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesEpisode 1 | Private Debt BonanzaJoin CJ Doherty, Director of Market Analysis at Refinitiv LPC and Ioana Barza, Head of Market Analysis at Refinitiv LPC for a discussion of current trends in private credit, honing in on opportunities and challenges facing BDCs.2022-06-1508 minLPC - Lending Lowdown SeriesPrivate Debt Bonanza Join CJ Doherty, Director of Market Analysis at Refinitiv LPC and Ioana Barza, Head of Market Analysis at Refinitiv LPC for a discussion of current trends in private credit, honing in on opportunities and challenges facing BDCs.2022-06-1508 minLSEG Sustainable GrowthThe London Stock Exchange Group’s Climate Transition Plan | Jane GoodlandRecorded on location in the studios at the London Stock Exchange, Keesa Schreane caught up with Jane Goodland, LSEG’s Group Head of Sustainability, to find out more about the organisation’s first climate transition plan and the importance of Scope 1 & 2 whilst opening the way for Scope 3. Jane shares how LSEG hopes to achieve its science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2040. She also talks through the challenge of universal disclosure and the introduction of the International Sustainability Standards Board, as well as LSEG’s own role as it relates to social equality...2022-05-3139 min