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The Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastPutting sustainability and social value ‘front and centre’With us for this episode is Rachael Everard, our Director of Sustainable Development at RSSB. We explore some of the sustainability challenges the industry is up against and how we’re planning to help overcome those. We also revisit the Sustainable Rail Blueprint, showcasing some positive member stories from its implementation. Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/sustainability/2025-07-2909 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastEnsuring reliable rail services: How RSSB makes a differenceIn this episode, we're joined by Chris Knowles, RSSB's Director of System Safety and Health.We’ll explore some specific challenges to rail reliability and resilience, why it’s vital to address them, and some of the solutions that RSSB is offering in this space.Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/our-business-plan2025-05-3016 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastInvesting today for tomorrow's successIn this episode, we're joined once again by Johnny Schute, RSSB's Chief Operating Officer.Together, we'll explore what rail needs to be thinking about in terms of driving cost reduction, some of the complexities around investing today for benefits tomorrow, and how we at RSSB are committed to supporting industry in this challenge. Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/our-business-plan2025-04-2916 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastNavigating technological change in the evolving rail industryIn this episode, we're joined once again by Vaibhav Puri, RSSB's Director of Sector Strategy and Transformation.Together, we'll explore some of the issues inherent in the adoption and implementation of new technology, our initiatives in this area, and some of the most promising new technological advancements.Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/our-business-plan2025-03-2814 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board Podcast'The future of freight is bright': Boosting safety and growthIn this episode, we're joined by Andrea Rossi. Andrea is the CEO of DB Cargo UK and a non-executive director on the RSSB Board.Together, we'll explore the current rail freight landscape, what the future might hold for the sector, and how RSSB fosters collaboration and innovation to ensure continued safety and growth in this area. Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/safety-and-health/freight-safety 2025-02-2512 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastHow industry is coming together on trespass and suicide preventionIn this episode, we're joined by Rich Godwin. Rich is the Chair of industry's Trespass and Suicide Prevention Working Group. He's also a Suicide Prevention Co-ordinator at Network Rail, North West and Central Region.Optimising safety and satisfaction for passengers is vital for both RSSB and Network Rail. So, today, we're discussing how industry has been coming together to drive down numbers of trespass and suicide incidents.Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/safety-and-health/trespass-and-suicideAnd have a look at www.railsuicideprevention.co.uk, which is designed to help you...2025-02-0314 min
Resolve Riffs Investment PodcastReturn Stack Anything: Portable Alpha with RSSBFinding alpha is notoriously difficult.Instead of trying to pick stocks better, what if you simply added the return of high-conviction, alternative strategies on top of your asset allocation?That’s the opportunity portable alpha unlocks for allocators.Join us for an exclusive webinar where we reveal how capital-efficient ETFs can be used to “port” the returns of any alternative investment on top of your asset allocation.In this educational session, we will:Explain what portable alpha is, where it came from, and what problems it solves for allocatorsDemonstrate how the Re...2025-01-1637 min
Get Stacked Investment PodcastE8. Return Stack Anything: Portable Alpha with RSSBFinding alpha is notoriously difficult.
Instead of trying to pick stocks better, what if you simply added the return of high-conviction, alternative strategies on top of your asset allocation?
That’s the opportunity portable alpha unlocks for allocators.
Join us for an exclusive podcast where we reveal how capital-efficient ETFs can be used to “port” the returns of any alternative investment on top of your asset allocation.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please visit https://www.return...2025-01-1659 min
The SAFE Leader with Mark McBride-WrightE003: Diversity, Safety, and Human Connection in the Workplace with Mark McBride-Wright and Keith Hanlon SmithIn this episode, Mark McBride-Wright speaks with Keith Hanlon Smith, the Chief People Officer at the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) in the UK. Keith shares his unexpected career journey into HR, sparked by a retail restructuring experience. He reflects on the lessons he learned about adapting leadership styles and understanding employee motivations. A key focus is Keith's role at RSSB and the organization's unique position in the rail industry. He explains how RSSB brings together stakeholders to develop safety standards and research, with the goal of ensuring passenger safety and wellbeing. The discussion delves into the importance...2025-01-0954 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastRevisiting the Sustainable Rail Blueprint: Milestones, member adoption, and moreWelcome to our first podcast of 2025! With us today is Stacey Head, our Sustainability Manager. She’ll be speaking with us about some of the initiatives the Sustainable Rail Blueprint has prompted in its first year, how RSSB supports members to embed the Blueprint, and what the future holds for it.Find out more at https://www.rssb.co.uk/sustainability2025-01-0315 min
Get Stacked Investment PodcastBonus Interview-Return Stacked ETFs: What You Need To KnowIn this episode of ETF Spotlight, host Neena Mishra discusses Return Stacking with Rodrigo Gordillo, President and Portfolio Manager of Resolve Asset Management. The conversation delves into the concept of Return Stacking, also known as Portable Alpha, which uses leverage to enhance returns and diversify portfolios.
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The RSSB performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the...2024-12-0532 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastReflections and resolutions with RSSB Chair, Mike BrownIn this episode, we're delighted to be joined by Mike Brown, Chair of the RSSB Board. He's with us for the final episode of 2024 to round up the year the rail industry has had, discuss the changes it might see in 2025 and beyond -- as well as how to navigate them -- and reflect on what the festive season means for many rail workers.Find out more at https://www.rssb.co.ukHappy holidays. We'll be back in 2025!2024-11-2610 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastRoad Safety Week special: Police tips on keeping your drivers safeThis is the third and final episode in our Rail Industry Road Safety Week miniseries.This episode, we're joined by Rik Wenham, an investigator in the Commercial Vehicle Unit of the Metropolitan Police. Rik discusses the important processes of responding to and investigating road traffic accidents, covers how the police work with the parties involved, and shares advice on how best to manage occupational road risk. Content warning: This episode contains mentions of mental ill-health, suicidal ideation, and completing suicide. If you’d like to skip over this discussion, please jump from 02.26...2024-11-1510 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastRoad Safety Week special: Supporting a line report through an RTCThis is the second episode in our Rail Industry Road Safety Week miniseries.This episode, we're joined by Jamie Mills, a Section Manager at Network Rail. He speaks with us about his experiences of managing an employee who experienced a road traffic accident in the line of work. Jamie discusses what he did in the immediate aftermath to support the employee and what came next to drive down future risk.Find out more at https://www.rssb.co.uk/managing-occupational-road-risk2024-11-1407 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastRoad Safety Week special: How the ‘perfect storm’ led to this survivor’s RTCThis is the first episode in our 2024 Rail Industry Road Safety Week miniseries. In this episode, we're joined by Dave Whelan, a train manager at GB Railfreight and someone who experienced a work-related road traffic accident. Dave speaks with our host, RSSB's Principal Health and Wellbeing Specialist Joana Faustino, about what led to the accident, his life in the aftermath, and what GBRf has done since.Find out more here: https://www.rssb.co.uk/managing-occupational-road-risk2024-11-1312 minThe Rail Safety and Standards Board PodcastUnlocking value for industry in 2025 and beyondThis month, we're speaking with Helen Costello, RSSB's Director of Business Management and Performance. She’ll be speaking with us about the biggest hurdles rail is facing at the moment, some of the solutions that RSSB has developed to help overcome these, and the value they’re generating for industry. Find out more at https://www.rssb.co.uk/strategic-business-plan-2024-292024-10-3112 min