Making Sense

Join host Emma Zederfeldt for a post-summer deep dive into the state of debt capital markets with John Servidea, Global co-Head of Investment Grade Finance, Bob LoBue, Head of Global Fixed Income Syndicate, and Todd Rothman, Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance Capital Markets group. This episode covers trends in the investment grade bond market, leveraged loans, and high yield bonds. Discov...

In this episode we hear from Chris Andrew,  Head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change (EMEA) at J.P. Morgan.  Chris discusses the evolution of ETF markets,  the rapid rise in the issuance of new instruments (particularly actively managed ETFs) and the way in which retail investors are using these products.  Chris is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group...

Join Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, Head of Leveraged Finance in EMEA, Andrew Crook, Head of Leveraged Finance Sales, and Daniel Lamy, Head of European Credit Strategy Research, to explore the world of leveraged finance. They provide a snapshot of the latest insights and trends from the European High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference, diving into market dynamics, supply and demand, private equ...

The rapid growth of the private credit market has fundamentally altered the corporate lending landscape in recent years, blurring the lines between clients and competitors. What comes next in the evolution of private credit, and how does J.P. Morgan participate in the market to offer innovative financing solutions to clients? Leland Price from the FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy tea...

India has emerged as a top market for global private equity firms in the last decade, but what’s been driving this growth? Join Abhinav Bharti, Head of India Equity Capital Markets and Nitin Maheshwari, Head of India M&A and APAC Strategic Investors Group M&A as they discuss the significant expansion and transformation of India's private equity market. Learn about the macroeconomic themes,...

In this episode we hear from Edwina Lowe, Product Specialist within the Data Assets & Alpha Group and Luca Rainero, Head of the Data Intelligence team within the broader group. They discuss the evolution of retail investor behavior post Covid, and how social media data can be leveraged to understand retail investor views and impact on markets. Edwina and Luca are in discussion with Eloise Goul...

Ben Thompson, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, hosts Jonathan Butler, Head of European Leveraged Finance and Co-Head of Global High Yield Strategy at PGIM Fixed Income, to unpack the global leveraged finance market. They discuss central bank policies, geopolitical risks, and private credit trends, offering insights into strategies for navigating market volatility. Plus, they discuss...

How are U.S. policy developments driving infrastructure investment activity in the public finance market? As financing strategies evolve, trends are emerging across tax exempt and taxable issuance. Leland Price from the FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy team speaks to Annie Marinaro from Public Finance Debt Capital Markets and Isaac Sine from Public Finance Investment Banking, to disc...

The back-to-school shopping season is one of the most important times of the year for both retailers and consumers alike. What are sales expected to look like against a backdrop of slowing economic growth? And are stores doing anything differently to attract shoppers? Join Matt Boss and Amanda Douglas from J.P. Morgan’s Department Stores and Specialty Softlines team as they dive into the latest tr...

In this episode, John Zimmerman and Nadine Yang from our Equity Capital Markets team discuss the dramatic start to August across the global markets. They dive into key trends in the tech sector including AI's continued influence, robust private capital markets, IPO activity and more.​ This episode was recorded on Aug 19, 2024. ​ This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase &am...

With power markets sparking increased investor interest, this episode explores the shifting competitive dynamics, global trading themes, and policy developments impacting further growth in the energy sector. Leland Price from the FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy team speaks to commodity traders Chris Wu and Suvad Kapic, about the evolution of electric power markets across the U.S. an...

Join Claudia Jury, Global Co-Head of Sales & Research at J.P. Morgan and Robyn Grew, CEO of Man Group, for a discussion on the intricate landscape of alternative investments. Robyn shares insights on the evolution of the alternatives market, the impact of increasing complexity on portfolio construction and the importance of technology in investment management. Explore everything from AI's role...

Join host Amaury Guzman and Jeff Bracchitta, Co-Head of Direct Lending, as they explore the rapid growth and future potential of private credit. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the direct lending market, from its historical context to its current $1.7 trillion valuation. Gain insights into how J.P. Morgan is leading the charge in providing product-agnostic solutions for clients.​...

Join Montserrat Serra-Janer, Global Head of Private Market Sales at Securities Services and Prime Finance Sales at J.P. Morgan, and Afrim Zeka, Head of Product at Fusion J.P. Morgan, as they explore trends in the private market space and its evolution. In this episode, they delve into the shift from cookie-cutter strategies to hybrid approaches, the race for alpha, and the merging of liquid and il...

In this episode we hear from Gurps Kharaud, Global Head of Equities Digital Markets, and Franc Chioccola, Head of Vida Portfolio Solutions and a member of the same team, here at J.P. Morgan.  Gurps and Franc run through the digitization of portfolio management, how investing client demands have evolved as a result, where banks and J.P. Morgan are stepping in to provide value, and where the industr...

Thibaud De Maria, Head of Green Economy Banking for EMEA, hosts Mazen Rizk, Founder and CEO of Infinite Roots, to explore the fascinating world of mycelium-based food technology. Discover how Infinite Roots is revolutionizing sustainable food production to tackle global food security, and navigating the challenges of scaling innovative biotech solutions. Mazen also discusses the power of collabora...

Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy team speaks to Juan Badia, Head of Local Markets in Mexico, to discuss key execution trends as the dust settles from the historic presidential election in June. This episode was recorded on July 24, 2024. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, tog...

In today’s episode, we dive into the latest U.S. employment report. Join Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, as they discuss the July employment data, its implications for the labor market and what it means for the Federal Reserve's future actions. This episode was recorded on August 2, 2024.   This communication is provided for information purpose...

From the key regional markets of Japan, India and China to trending sectors, join host Mark Fiteny and Paul Uren, Head of Asia Pacific Investment Banking to get the update on where the bright spots in investment banking activity are in Asia Pacific. Hear the latest on private equity and financial sponsor activity, M&A and how to capitalize on current market opportunities across the region. Thi...

In this episode, the Data Assets & Alpha Group discuss the drivers of the recent sell-off and rotation in US equities, as well as the early takeaways from the current earnings season.  They also discuss how much positioning has changed, which macro data points should be critical for the path ahead, and key views from here. Andrew Tyler, Head of US Market Intelligence, and Ellen Wang, member of...

How will the election results and a new coalition government shape the outlook for economic policy and financial markets in India? Join Jahangir Aziz, Head of Emerging Markets Economic Research and Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist as they unpack what’s next for the Indian economy, corporate profits, financial markets and more. ​ This episode was recorded on July 16, 2024.​   This communication...

In this special episode, host David Rawlings catches up with J.P. Morgan employees who have made the leap from world champions to global finance. Mohamed Sbihi and Jessica Eddie discuss their professional athletic careers, the challenges of transitioning to a new industry, and the transferable skills and support systems that have facilitated their journey to J.P. Morgan.  This episode was recorded...

Join J.P. Morgan’s Research analysts as they explore what lies ahead for markets in the second half of 2024. Will stock market concentration continue? What's the forecast for U.S. and international rates? And will commodity prices go up?     00:33 – Global growth with Bruce Kasman, Chief Global Economist 4:42 – Equities with Mislav Matejka, Head of Global Equity Strategy 7:40 – Currencies with Mee...

Join host Dania Chehab from EMEA Healthcare Investment Banking team and Mike Gaito, Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking, as they recap J.P. Morgan's second European Healthcare Symposium. Discover how innovation is revolutionizing healthcare, from biotech and med tech advancements to the impact of AI and machine learning. See how financing trends across capital markets and M&A are driv...

Host Evan Junek is joined by James Robinson, Head of UK and Ireland M&A, and Dwayne Lysaght, Head of EMEA M&A, to unpack the revitalization of the M&A market in the UK and EMEA. From increased overall confidence to global strategic deals, financial sponsors' opportunities and cross-border trends, get an in-depth look at what’s driving the market forward. This episode was recorded on Ju...