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In-depth conversations with experts in finance and beyond
Insights into fast-growing start-ups
Macro considerations & market updates
Breakdowns of exciting new asset classes
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Kintbury Capital's Long/Short European Equity Strategy - With Chris Dale, CIO & Founder

There is a growing recognition that the term “hedge funds”, rather than being an asset class, instead represents a range of approaches to access very different investment opportunities.

Investing in Essential UK Social Infrastructure - With Hugo Llewelyn, CEO of Newcore Capital

In this interview, Hugo explains why he established Newcore 13 years ago, explaining its purpose and approach. He outlines why the specific opportunities afforded by investing in UK social infrastructure offers the potential of strong returns, allied to prudent capital management.

Peter Tasker, Mark Pearson

Japanese Equities: An Opportunity 25 Years in the Making - With Peter Tasker and Mark Pearson

In 1989, Japan represented 43% of the world’s stock markets; The eight largest banks in the world were Japanese, as were seven of the world’s top 10 corporations. 10 years later not a single Japanese company made it into the Top 10!

Chairman & CEO, TechMet

The Immense Opportunities in Strategic Metals – With Brian Menell, Chairman & CEO of TechMet

Whilst fossil fuels shaped energy demand over the last century, the next one is being driven by the demand for key strategic technology metals. TechMet, led by Brian Menell & backed by the US government, finances projects around the world that produce, process and recycle these vital metals. In this interview, Brian explains how the metals are powering the net zero transition & re-shaping economies across the world.

Robert Rothkopf

Managing Partner, Balance Legal Capital

Litigation Finance: An Overview of a Growing Asset Class - With Robert Rothkopf, Managing Partner, Balance Legal Capital

Litigation finance is a small but growing industry, proving to be an attractive opportunity for investors looking for a new uncorrelated alternative asset class.

Henry Snaith, Chris Case & David Ward

Transforming Solar Energy - With Oxford PV

Today, this Oxford University spinout, Oxford PV, is reshaping the world of solar, helping to make it more affordable, more mainstream and accelerating the energy transition.

Craig Marshall, Peter Friend & Constantin Coussios

OrganOx - The Oxford University Spin-Out Revolutionising Organ Donation

In this Curated podcast, we meet with the Co-Founders and CEO of OrganOx, an Oxford University spin-out that is quickly penetrating the world of medtech. Its success has led it to be at the forefront of changing the way donor organs are preserved in the critical time between donation and transplantation.

Harvey Toor, Arjun Raghavan & Adam Watson

Asia: The Multi-Asset Class Opportunity Set – With Partners Capital & Singapore Management University

In this episode, we welcome back Partners Capital, and in a three way conversation, we explore the Asian investment opportunity set.

Investment Director

Adapting to a New Investment Climate - With Matt Smith, Partner and Investment Director at Ruffer

Ruffer contend that positive absolute returns “will not be achievable for most long only investors in the coming market cycle”. To articulate why they believe this, Matt Smith, Partner and Investment Director, explains Ruffer’s origins, before describing their investment strategy in today's new economic cycle.

Paul Desmarais III

Chairman & CEO of Sagard

Paul Desmarais III, Chairman and CEO of Sagard, Details Their Approach to Investing, Growing and Staying True To Core Values

Today in this Money Maze Podcast Curated edition we travel to Canada, to understand Sagard, with its Chairman and CEO, Paul Desmarais III.

Tamer Ozmen, CEO of Mintus, Discusses the Fast-Growing World of Art Investing

In this episode, with Tamer Ozmen, CEO of Mintus, we have the opportunity to discuss Mintus’s approach to investing in the art market, through their FCA authorised fractionalisation platform.

Anthony Catachanas

CEO of Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP

Anthony Catachanas, CEO of Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP, on the Global Energy Transition

As the alarm bells sound on the urgency to build a new energy order, whilst balancing the need for pragmatism, the key priorities of investing in energy infrastructure continue to accelerate. In particular, decarbonization and electrification are focusing the minds of investment managers and capital allocators.

Lansdowne's European Long Only Equity Fund - with Daniel Avigad

In this Money Maze Podcast curated discussion, we explore Lansdowne Partners’ European Long Only Equity Fund with Daniel Avigad, its manager.Daniel has been with Lansdowne Partners since 2006, and has achieved striking results in a concentrated, large cap portfolio, investing in European and UK stocks.Daniel’s modest and quiet passion for the opportunities he and his team have identified shine through in this conversation.

The Fat Gladiator, A Revolutionary Investment Club

The Fat Gladiator is a unique and exclusive investment club that tracks the world’s most powerful trends, and identifies the companies and asset classes most likely to profit from them.In this interview, Nick Finegold, Founder and long time investor, describes the growth of this business which seeks to identify compelling and potentially profitable investment themes, through collaboration and idea sharing with a growing club of institutional and seasoned investors.

Brian Menell, CEO and Founder of TechMet Discusses The Immense Opportunities In Strategic Metals (2022)

In 2017 Brian founded and continues to serve as Chairman and CEO of TechMet Ltd, an investment vehicle for a portfolio of technology metal projects.

An Institutional Approach to Family Offices

In a world where financial solutions tend to be sliced into those designed for institutions and those for individuals, the large family offices and super high net worth families often grapple with a dilemma of which partners they work with and how; whether to do it predominantly themselves and access a variety of institutions for solutions, or to contemplate the idea of outsourcing their whole CIO function to one entity (or something in between).

Robert Rothkopf

Managing Partner of Balance Legal Capital

Litigation Finance: An Overview of a Growing Asset Class (2021)

Litigation finance is a small but growing industry, proving to be an attractive opportunity for investors looking for a new uncorrelated alternative asset class.Over the past five years, the UK litigation finance market has doubled, with total assets under management in the sector now worth £2 billion (up from £1 billion in 2016/17). Given this growth, it’s not surprising that private equity and venture capital investors are increasingly interested in the space.

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Investing in Essential UK Social Infrastructure - With Hugo Llewelyn, CEO of Newcore Capital

In this interview, Hugo explains why he established Newcore 13 years ago, explaining its purpose and approach. He outlines why the specific opportunities afforded by investing in UK social infrastructure offers the potential of strong returns, allied to prudent capital management.

Can We Eliminate Cancer? The Medical Revolution with Mike Milken, Chairman of the Milken Institute

What if clearing out early stage cancers from your body could become as routine as going to your dentist, or what if a single vaccine could protect you against multiple viruses?

Sandra Robertson

Oxford University Endowment Management: Purpose, Strategy and Implementation - Sandra Robertson, CEO & CIO of OUem

What do JR Tolkien, Emma Watson, Oscar Wilde, Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, Niall Ferguson & Dr. Seuss have in common? They all attended Oxford University, which for nearly 1,000 years has been educating some of the brightest of British and global youth.

Guilty! Sam Bankman-Fried & the FTX Collapse - With Michael Lewis

If you don’t know about his most recent book ‘GOING INFINITE’, you’ll probably want to buy it after listening to or watching this episode with Michael Lewis, author of multiple books and associated films, including The Big Short, Moneyball, Flash Boys, The Blind Side, Liars’ Poker, and more.

Red lines, Accounting Gimmicks and Management Gloss: Why You Need to Understand Balance Sheets to Avoid Portfolio Disasters (With Steve Clapham, Founder of Behind the Balance Sheet)

For all the narratives around investing and making money, those who have survived the investment cycles for decades and earned above average returns have typically adhered to sound disciplines.

Michael Mauboussin

Why Do Companies Die? Value Creation in Public Equity Markets - With Michael Mauboussin, Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

In his report ‘Birth, Death, and Wealth Creation’, Michael Mauboussin observes and then claims that corporations are surviving longer and winning more.

General David Petraeus & Lord Andrew Roberts

"Only the Dead Have Seen the End of War." The Evolution of War since 1945 - With General David Petraeus & Lord Andrew Roberts.

'Contrary to what was widely expected at the start of the present century, the world has not seen the end of major wars, confirming that Plato was right when he wrote that “only the dead have seen the end of war.”'

The Five Forces Shaping the Global Economy - With Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgewater Associates

According to Bloomberg, Ray Dalio and his firm Bridgewater have “made more money for investors than any other hedge fund in history”. In this interview, Ray outlines his investment thinking and analyses some key trends shaping the global economy.

What Makes A Great Macro Fund Manager? With Scott Bessent, CEO & Founder of Key Square Capital Management

Today’s guest was a key player on the George Soros team, who in 1992 helped the Quantum Fund make $1BN, shorting sterling ahead of the UK’s withdrawal from the ERM. As Soros’s CIO, he was also dubbed as ‘The Man Who Broke the Bank of Japan’ by the Wall Street Journal, making approximately $3.5bn on the Abenomics trade from 2012-2015.

Investing Lessons from 40+ Years at the FT & Bloomberg - With John Authers, Senior Markets Editor at Bloomberg

Today’s guest has performed with Pavarotti, but in his day job he is a financial commentator and author, who spent 29 years at the Financial Times, including as Global Head of the Lex Column, before moving to Bloomberg as Senior Markets Editor.

Why Infrastructure May Be the ‘Perfect Institutional Asset Class’ - With David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors

In this conversation with David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors, we explore the origins of this highly unusual institution, an ‘investor-owned global investment manager’.

How Technology is Accelerating & Democratising Private Markets – With Matt Brown, CEO & Founder of CAIS

In this conversation we discuss both the changing nature of demand for alternative assets as well as their supply.

Pamela Pavkov & Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri

Backing the Next Generation of Underrepresented Alternative Asset Managers - With Pamela Pavkov & Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri of TPG NEXT

In the world of alternative assets, TPG almost needs no introduction. Founded in 1992 by Jim Coulter and David Bonderman, they now manage approximately $139bn in alternative assets. Less well-known is their significant push into backing the next generation of underrepresented alternative asset managers, via TPG NEXT.

Mathieu Chabran

From €4m to €40+ Billion of Assets: The Tikehau Capital Story - With Mathieu Chabran, Co-Founder

In this episode of our Private Markets Miniseries, we explore a French firm, whose growth has now firmly established it as a major force in the global alternatives industry.

Nasdaq Private Market: Helping Fast-Growing VC-Backed Firms Access Liquidity & Stay Private – With Tom Callahan, CEO

In this interview, Tom describes how technology is helping to make investing in private firms quicker and easier, with secondary markets becoming increasingly relevant in light of the recent IPO/M&A slowdown.

Mike Pompeo, Former US Secretary of State & CIA Director, on Geopolitics, Leadership, and the US Economy

In the third and final episode of our 'July With Jen Series', guest hosted by Jen Prosek, we welcome Mike Pompeo onto the show. Mike is the only man to ever have served as both the US Secretary of State (2018-21) and CIA Director (2017-18).

Lynn Martin: Running the Iconic NYSE

In this episode, we welcome Lynn Martin, the second woman in history to run the New York Stock Exchange.

General Sir Nick Carter

The Ukraine War: An Update for Investors - With General Sir Nick Carter, Former UK Chief of the Defence Staff

General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff returns for a short discussion on the Ukraine War.

Biotechnology & Healthcare: A New Dawn? With Bob Bradway, CEO of Amgen

The late Steve Jobs of Apple said “I think the biggest innovation of the 21st century will be at the intersection of biology and technology, a new era is beginning”. If you want to see how biotech can change the world of health, whilst being capable of creating extraordinary value for investors, there are few better places to look than Amgen, one of the world’s leading independent biotech companies. With a market capitalisation of approximately $130bn, Amgen has been an extraordinary success story.

Rewilding: The Next Big Investment Opportunity? With Ben Goldsmith, CEO and Co-Founder of Menhaden Capital

In a wide-ranging episode we have the opportunity to hear from Ben Goldsmith, a seasoned investor, with a particular focus on environmental opportunities, discussing how his passion in this field has led him to engage on a number of fronts.

How Tech & AI Are Disrupting the Multibillion Dollar Art Market

When Picasso’s Les femmes d’Alger was bought for $179 million, at that time, a world record for an artwork sold at auction, the spotlight shone on the world of art valuations, and this episode’s guest, Brett Gorvy.

Helping Institutional Investors Invest With Confidence - With Jo Holden, Mercer’s Global Head of Investment Research & Consulting

In the final episode of our Super Allocator miniseries, we speak with Joanne Holden, Global Head of Investment Research & Consulting at Mercer, the world’s largest investment adviser.

Are Diamonds Forever? With Bruce Cleaver, Co-Chair of DeBeers

If diamonds are forever, then the organisation most associated with them is, of course, De Beers.

Nicolas Dufourcq

The French Sovereign Wealth Fund

Our exploration of the world’s “Super Allocators” would be incomplete without touching down in France, who have a lesser known, but still significant, SWF.

Anastasia Titarchuk

The New York State Common Retirement Fund - With Anastasia Titarchuk, CIO

As we continue exploring the world’s “super-allocators”, we’re learning how different they are in approach and dispersed in investment decisions.

Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund - With Ben Samild, Deputy CIO of Future Fund

In the second episode of our Super Allocator Miniseries, Ben Samild shares the history, strategy and mission of Future Fund (Australia's SWF).

CalSTRS: How the $300 Billion Pension Fund is Allocating in 2023

In this episode, the CEO of the world's biggest educator only pension fund discusses their allocation strategy and how its evolving in 2023.

Perspectives from the World's Largest Asset Manager

Today, we unpack the world of ETFs to understand their evolution and how they are becoming a much broader wrapper for a multitude of strategies, with the help of Salim Ramji (BlackRock's Global Head of iShares and Index Investments).

Huw Van Steenis

The 2023 Banking Storm: Risk or Opportunity?

In light of the current traumas, rescues and uncertainties, we were very fortunate to have Huw Van Steenis, the internationally respected banks analyst and strategist join the show for a timely discussion on what might lie ahead.

The World of Champagne - With Étienne Bizot, CEO of Bollinger Group

In this episode we explore the world of champagne with Groupe Bollinger’s CEO & Chairman, whose family have been central to the sustained success of both the brand and product since 1869.

Asia’s Opportunity Set & The Evolving Investment Landscape - With Peter Harrison, CEO of Schroders

In March 2020, as COVID curbs were about to descend on us all, Peter Harrison agreed to begin our podcasting journey by being the first guest. To celebrate our three year anniversary, he returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on the investment landscape in 2023.

OrganOx - The Oxford University Spin-Out Revolutionising Organ Donation

In this Curated podcast, we meet with the Co-Founders and CEO of OrganOx, an Oxford University spin-out that is quickly penetrating the world of medtech. Its success has led it to be at the forefront of changing the way donor organs are preserved in the critical time between donation and transplantation.

Communications, Branding and Leadership in Finance – With Jen Prosek, Founder & Managing Partner of Prosek Partners

In this episode we talk to someone whose own firm advises some of the world’s most respected financial institutions, especially within the alternative and private assets arena.

Asia: The Multi-Asset Class Opportunity Set – With Partners Capital & Singapore Management University

In this episode, we welcome back Partners Capital, and in a three way conversation, we explore the Asian investment opportunity set.

Michael Birshan

The View from McKinsey - With Michael Birshan, Global Co-Leader of their Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice

We're pleased to feature McKinsey's Michael Birshan in this conversation, who explains some of the dynamics in the consulting industry and how McKinsey is approaching the challenges and opportunities of 2023.

Adapting to a New Investment Climate - With Matt Smith, Partner and Investment Director at Ruffer

Ruffer contend that positive absolute returns “will not be achievable for most long only investors in the coming market cycle”. To articulate why they believe this, Matt Smith, Partner and Investment Director, explains Ruffer’s origins, before describing the investment strategy in today's economic cycle.

General David Petraeus

General Petraeus, Former Head of the CIA, Gives His Assessment on the War in Ukraine, Relations with China and Other Key Geopolitical Developments

General David Petraeus has been described as the ultimate soldier/scholar. Targeted by Osama Bin Laden when Commander in Afghanistan, whose communications later revealed that “killing him would alter the war”, he became Director of the CIA and today is Chair of the KKR Global Institute.

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Simon Sebag Montefiore, Bestselling Author of 'The World: A Family History', Discusses the Power of Family Dynasties

In this episode, bestselling author and historian, Simon Sebag Montefiore, discusses his new book, which covers the key families who have shaped global history.

From Major League Baseball to Venture Capital – Alexander Rodriguez, CEO of A-Rod Corp, Shares His Story

In this conversation, we have the opportunity to talk to Alex Rodriguez, or ‘A Rod’ as he is better known, arguably the greatest baseball player of his generation.

Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria's Secret & Co, Discusses Their Changing Business

As the Money Maze Podcast seeks to understand both the business and investment worlds, especially against the backdrop of a tougher economic environment, we are delighted to speak to Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria’s Secret & Co (VS&Co).

Greg Peters, Co-CIO of PGIM Fixed Income

At a global level we’ve seen over a decade of nominal bond returns wiped out for the first time since the early 1950s. Therefore this seems a good time to discuss fixed income, and to do so with PGIM Fixed Income, who manage $790 billion in bonds (as of 30/06/22).

Peter Oppenheimer

Goldman Sachs’s Chief Global Equity Strategist, Peter Oppenheimer, Discusses Macro and Markets

In this episode, we welcome Peter Oppenheimer from Goldman Sachs, to discuss the challenging investment landscape.

Dame Anne Richards, CEO of Fidelity International

Our guest in this episode is Anne Richards CVO, CBE, FRSE, and CEO of Fidelity International. Fidelity International offers investment solutions and retirement expertise to more than 2.85 million customers globally.

Philipp Freise, Co-Head of European Private Equity at KKR, Highlights the Opportunities in Europe

In the last of our miniseries on the world of private equity, we are delighted to welcome KKR, and its Co-Head of European Private Equity, Philipp Freise, onto the show.

Rainer Ender of Schroders Capital on their $75 Billion Private Assets Business

In this episode, we have a Swiss physicist with a PhD who loves to climb mountains, but is also responsible for the PE business of Schroders Capital.

Robert F. Smith

Vista Equity Partners: One of the World's Most Successful PE Firms - With Robert F. Smith

With over 96 billion dollars in assets under management (as of 31/03/22), Vista Equity Partners is one of the world’s leading software-focused private equity firms. As Founder, Chairman and CEO, this success has propelled Robert F. Smith to become one of the most respected investors of his generation, being named by Forbes as one of the ‘100 Greatest Living Business Minds’, as well as becoming one of the most generous philanthropists of his time.

Michael Lewis: U.S. Bestselling Author of 'The Big Short', 'Liar's Poker' and 'Moneyball'

In this episode, we have a different conversation. Michael Lewis and Simon Brewer go back to graduating from the LSE in 1985, when they were both seeking a place on the fabled Salomon Brothers training programme.

General Sir Nick Carter

Russia, Ukraine And Other Geopolitical Issues - With General Sir Nick Carter

In this episode, we are extraordinarily fortunate to have General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff, appear on the show. He shares his analysis of the war in Ukraine, as well as evaluating the potential security issues surrounding the rise of China, cyber attacks and the Middle East.

Nicolai Tangen: CEO Of Norges Bank Investment Management

In this podcast, we have an enlightening conversation with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank (which administers the country's $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund). He discusses how the fund came to be, how they allocate capital and the importance of investment psychology.

Sir Chris Hohn, CEO Of TCI Fund Management

In this episode, we feature Sir Chris Hohn, one of the world's most successful hedge fund managers. He reflects on why he set up TCI and CIFF, before covering his Say on Climate' campaign.

Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder Of Blockchain.com

In this episode, we welcome Nicolas Cary onto the show. Nic is the Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, a leading crypto finance house. He explains how blockchain works, and why he set up the company.

Gary Boom, CEO Of Bordeaux Index

In this episode, Gary Boom discusses how the fine wine investing market has evolved, and where the opportunities may lie. He also explains why he set up Bordeaux Index and its LiveTrade platform.

Santiago Iniguez De Onzono

Santiago Iniguez De Onzono, President Of IE University

In this interview, Santiago discusses the changing landscape of education, its costs & benefits and relevance in today's commercial environment.

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