A Different Perspective

In this episode, Nick Searle speaks to Mike Allen, Head of Research at Zeus. Mike explains how he entered the industry, and explains how the research offering is structured at Zeus. He also gives some thoughts on his top picks in these turbulent markets. Mike's book choices are The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham and A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough.  This content is issued by Ze...

In this episode, Zeus' Nick Searle, Equity Sales Director, speaks to ex-hedge fund manager, Richard Howarth. Richard had a very successful career at Brewin Dolphin, Clerical Medical and Insight yet decided to retire six years ago as ‘money can’t buy you time’.  Richard now lives in Switzerland skiing in the winter and climbing in the summer whilst continuing to invest in the markets. In A Differen...

In this episode, Nick speaks with Albert Ellis, CEO of Staffline Group plc. Staffline provides recruitment and outsourced human resource services. Staffline is an interesting business for our current economic times of high employment and wage increases. Albert has had a very varied career, from starting as a professional musician to running his own hair salons, before working in recruitment. As al...

In this episode Nick talks to Martin Gilbert and Campbell Fleming of AssetCo. Martin founded Aberdeen Asset Management in 1983, culminating in the merger with Standard Life to create the UK’s largest financial services firm in 2017. Martin serves on many boards, including being Chairman of Revolut and a Senior Independent Director at Glencore. Campbell is CEO of AssetCo and was previously global H...

This week, Nick talks to Fergus Wylie of SIFA Strategy. SIFA Strategy was established in 2016, recognising the material importance of ESG, and the need for management teams to embed it within their business and reporting in response to increasing influence on the cost of capital and drivers of reputation. Fergus discusses why he founded SIFA Strategy, how he views ESG, how management teams can beg...

In this episode Nick Searle talks to AFC's CEO Adam Bond. Adam has been the CEO at AFC for 8 years. AFC is at the leading edge of hydrogen fuel cells, having signed several deals with large industry players. Adam’s background and positioning himself to further a career in alternative energy and specifically hydrogen is captivating.  Such a topical focus with our current energy security and climate...

Zeus is an independent financial services group working across public and private capital markets in the UK.  We work alongside many of the most exciting businesses in the UK and we are passionate about supporting our clients.  This podcast is a series of interviews with interesting characters from the world of business and finance, uncovering a different perspective.