S&P Global Ratings

Leaders with Joseph Cass

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Welcome to Leaders, a podcast featuring long-form conversations with senior investors, CEOs, and entrepreneurs on topics that matter most to the investment community. In each episode, Joe Cass, Senior Director at S&P Global Ratings, explores market trends, investment outlooks, and personal stories from industry trailblazers. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Deezer. This podcast series was formerly known as Fixed Income in 15.

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S&P Global Ratings

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Latest episode

May 27, 2026

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Episodes

Ep41: Larry Summers on Inflation, Surviving Cancer & The Social Network 10.10.2023

Ex-U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and S&P Global Ratings' Global Chief Economist Paul Gruenwald join host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion spans the rise and fall of inflation, working with U.S. Presidents, how to create an economic narrative and Larry's experience being diagnosed with and surviving cancer.

Ep40: Rohit Sipahimalani on Private Credit, Generative AI and The Rise of India 19.09.2023

Rohit Sipahimalani, CIO at Temasek and Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Ratings join host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. The discussion centred around disruptive investment areas, macro outlooks, private credit, the impact of Generative AI and the rise of India.

Ep39: Dan Yergin on Energy Security, Being An Entrepreneur, Advising U.S Presidents & His New Book 12.07.2023

Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman at S&P Global, Pulitzer-Prize winning author and founder of CERA, joins host Joe Cass on this special 1-on-1 episode of Fixed Income in 15. Topics included Dan's newest book 'The New Map', challenges of the energy transition, founding Cambridge Energy Research Associates in 1983 and his experiences advising multiple U.S Presidents.

Ep38: Mary Pryshlak on Generative AI in Credit Research, & How To Manage 130 Investment Professional 13.06.2023

Mary Pryshlak, Head of Investment Research at Wellington Management, joined Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Research & Development at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the potential role of Generative AI in credit research, leadership experiences from Alexandra and Mary and books that have fundamentally changed our guests' live...

Ep37: Saira Mailk on Breaking into Finance, The Next Big Risks & Educating Children 05.05.2023

Saira Mailk, CIO of Nuveen joins Ruth Yang, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on Saira's experience breaking into finance, the next big risks for investors, Ruth's leadership experience and Saira and Ruth's strategies when educating their children on finance.

Ep36: David Rubenstein on Private Markets, Investment Regrets, Interviewing Elon Musk & His New Book 15.03.2023

David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group joins Adam Kansler, President at S&P Global Market Intelligence and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Topics included private market valuations and data, interest rate trajectories, David's new book "How To Invest", biggest investing regrets and anecdotes from David's investing career.

Ep 35: Emmanuel Roman on Investing in 2023, Private Markets, PIMCO Culture & Arsenal FC 09.02.2023

PIMCO CEO Emmanuel Roman and Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Ratings, joined Joe Cass on this episode of the FI15 podcast. Discussion spanned investing in 2023, private debt, working culture at PIMCO after Bill Gross, Davos, ChatGPT and Arsenal FC.

Ep34: Liz Ann Sonders on the 2023 Macro Outlook, Her 300,000 Twitter Followers & Inflation 14.12.2022

Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab joins Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the 2023 macro outlook, US rate cycle, sticky inflation, Liz Ann's Twitter 300,000 Twitter following and Paul's cycling over lockdown.

Ep33: Peter Harrison on Being a CEO, Career Advice & Meeting The Queen 29.11.2022

Peter Harrison, CEO of Schroders joins Dan Draper, CEO at S&P Dow Jones Indices and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on Peter & Dan's experiences working across the globe for different institutions, the day-to-day realities of being a CEO and, private markets, blockchain and Peter's experience meeting The Queen.

Ep32: David Hunt on The Future of Asset Management, Strategy & Growing AUM 16.11.2022

David Hunt, CEO of PGIM joins Maria Melendez, Global Head of Strategy at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on David's experience as a CEO, his current take on the global macro environment, Maria's career path and her view on how to successfully execute strategy in our day-to-day roles.

Ep31: Chamath Palihapitiya on Investing, Mental Health, Poker & SPACs 25.10.2022

Chamath Palihapitiya, global tech investor and Founder of Social Capital and Naveen Sarma, Senior Director at S&P Global Ratings covering U.S Media & Entertainment joined Joe Cass on this episode of the podcast. Discussion spanned investment philosophy, how playing poker can assist prospective investors, the future of streaming and the importance of mental health.

Ep30: Joyce Chang on Market Themes, Defi and Working with Jamie Dimon 07.10.2022

Joyce Chang, Chair of Global Research at JP Morgan joins Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Research & Development at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused key themes that may affect financial markets in 2022-23, the evolution of ESG when thinking about an energy crisis, the impact of DeFi on TradFi and Joyce's advice for young women pur...

Ep29: Howard Marks on Warren Buffett, Writing Memos, Investing Psychology & Crypto 20.07.2022

Legendary investor Howard Marks, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management, joins Sally Moore, Global Head of Strategy, M&A and Partnerships for S&P Global and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on Howard's relationship with Warren Buffett, Sally's experience of the recent $140 Billion S&P Global-IHS merger, Howard's process for writing his world famous memos an...

Ep28: Goldman Sachs AM CIO Ashish Shah on Private Debt, Social Media, Inflation & Growing Up 22.06.2022

Ashish Shah, Chief Investment Officer at Goldman Sachs Asset Management joins Ruth Yang, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the future of private debt markets, GSAM's view of financing fossil fuel companies, using social media as a communication tool and Ashish's experience growing up in Pennsylvani...

Ep27: Rick Rieder - Blackrock CIO on Crypto, Inflation, Twitter & Parenting Advice 16.05.2022

Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at Blackrock joins Yann Le Pallec, Global Head of Ratings at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on Rick's take on the current volatile market conditions, how to approach inflation, Rick's 30,000 Twitter followers, Yann's professional experience of the pandemic, insightful indivi...

Ep26: Jared Isaacman on Inspiration4, Elon Musk, Leadership & Mars 13.04.2022

Jared Isaacman, Founder of Shift4 and SpaceX Astronaut joins Chris Heusler, Chief Commercial Officer at S&P Global Ratings and host Joe Cass on this episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on Jared's experience as a civilian astronaut, his relationship with Elon Musk, Chris' career path, how to be a good leader and when both guests think humans will walk on Mars.

Ep25: Ray Dalio on Economic Cycles, Career Advice, Crypto & ESG 23.03.2022

Ray Dalio, Co-Chairman and Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates and Martina Cheung, President at S&P Global Ratings joined Joe Cass on this edition of Fixed Income in 15. In a wide ranging discussion, conversation touched on markets, Sustainable Finance, diversity in societies, Ray's new book, life and work role models, Joe's job at McDonalds and career advice.

Ep24: Talking ESG with PIMCO & S&P Sustainble1 16.02.2022

Grover Burthey, Head of ESG Portfolio Management at PIMCO and Richard Mattison, President at S&P Global Sustainble1 joined Joe Cass on this edition of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on PIMCO's priorities in the ESG investing space, growth of the S&P Global Sustainable1 division and the challenges ESG presents market stakeholders. There was also time to discuss Grover's experience in the U....

Ep23: Grayscale on institutional investor interest in crypto 17.12.2021

Joe Cass hosted CEO of Grayscale Investments, Michael Sonnenshein and Senior Research Fellow at S&P Global Ratings Chuck Mounts on the latest episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the emerging cryptocurrency markets, institutional investor involvement in the space and debate on how blockchain could fit into traditional finance structures. There was also time for Michael to talk abou...

Ep22: ESG investing trends & experience of Davos with Fidelity 17.11.2021

Nicole Connolly, Global Head of ESG at Fidelity Investments and Lauren Smart, Chief Commercial Officer S&P Global Sustainble1 joined Joe Cass on this edition of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on S&P Global's new Sustainble1 division, ESG investing trends and how investors are increasingly playing a part in investment stewardship. There was also time to talk about Lauren's experience of spe...

Ep21: Raoul Pal talks crypto, CBDC and living in the Cayman Islands 01.09.2021

In a special Crypto episode of Fixed Income In 15, Joe Cass is joined by Raoul Pal, Co-founder and CEO of Real Vision and Mohamed Damak, Senior Director at S&P Global Ratings. There was lively debate between Raoul and Mohamed on the emerging role of cryptocurrency and Central Bank Digital Currencies in traditional finance, including the importance of ESG and energy usage in digital mining. Joining...

Ep20: Blockchain, cryptocurrency and Meme stocks with UBS CIO 14.07.2021

Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS and Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Research at S&P Global Ratings joined Joe Cass on this edition of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the evolution of ESG over the past 18 months, long term credit outlook and views on the digitalization of finance including blockchain and cryptocurrency. There was also time to talk about Mark's prior c...

Ep19: Sir Danny Alexander on the role of ESG in infrastructure 09.06.2021

On this edition of Fixed Income in 15, Joe Cass is joined by Sir Danny Alexander, Vice President and Corporate Secretary at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Susan Gray, our Global Head of Sustainable Finance Business and Innovation. Topics included the evolution of sustainable finance in infrastructure and platforms issuers are using to ensure their ESG strategy is being heard. There w...

Ep18: Tom Keene on U.S debt build up and why he wears a bow tie 11.05.2021

Tom Keene, co-anchor at Bloomberg and Beth-Ann Bovino, U.S. Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings joined Joe Cass on this edition of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused the build up of U.S debt, potential interest rate changes and the U.S economic outlook. There was also time to talk about the European Super League and the rise of smart casual working attire.

Ep17: Mohamed El-Erian on ESG, Central Banks & working for President Obama 31.03.2021

On the latest episode of Fixed Income In 15, Joe Cass is joined by Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz and Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence. There was lively conversation about ESG, Central Banks and the future of #markets in a post-pandemic world. There was also time to discuss personal insights, such as Mohamed's experience of working for President Obam...

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