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It’s fair to say that 2024 should be known as “The Year of the Ballot Box”, with more than 50 elections having taken place worldwide. In some cases, we think the outcome of those elections could bring about big swings in the direction of policy in 2025. What could that mean for markets and the economy? In this episode, journalist and podcaster Tim Phillips is joined by Ross Walker, Head of Global...

How might tensions, tariffs and Trump influence the trade backdrop for businesses?    In this episode, Rowan Austin,  Head of Trade Origination & Advisory is joined by Aastha Gupta, European Economist; Brian Daingerfield, Head of G10 FX Strategy, Americas; and Scott Livingstone, International Advisor, for an in-depth look at the macro factors affecting global trade, the key geopolitical flashp...

We’re delighted to bring you episode three of our Women in Sustainability podcast series - the series designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women working in the field of sustainability. For this episode, our host Tonia Plakhotniuk, is joined by two more exceptional women: • Nadia Humphreys, Bloomberg • Clémence Humeau, AXA Investment Managers To get fu...

We’re delighted to bring you episode two of our new Women in Sustainability podcast series. The series, designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women working in the field of sustainability. The second episode, facilitated by your host Tonia Plakhotniuk, includes two more exceptional women: Nadia Nikolova, Managing Director, Lead Portfolio Manager in Deve...

With so much conflict happening around the world, what should businesses focus on? In this episode John Briggs and NatWest International Advisor Scott Livingstone analyse the conflict in Gaza and discuss the wider context of the Middle East. In a US election year, President Biden is facing pressure over other geopolitical issues, including from China and Ukraine. Finally, they predict what else ma...

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), we’re delighted to launch our new Women in Sustainability podcast series. The series, dedicated to women working in the field of sustainability, is inspired by the aims of IWD, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In our first episode, Tonia Plakhotniuk interviews three exceptional women who work on adv...

As we look ahead to a year marked by slow economic growth, lower rates and (hopefully) inflation, the path forward for companies is far from certain. Will lower interest rates spur more capital expenditure? Or, might firms wish to review their investment plans until the fortunes of the world economy are better known? Our Head of Debt & Financing Solutions Carla Floyd, Head of Global Economics...

Geopolitical risk has risen sharply over the past year – and in recent months concerns have intensified around the prospect for further escalation across a range of geographies and dimensions. Our International Advisor and geopolitics expert Scott Livingstone, Co-Head of G10 FX Strategy Brian Daingerfield, and Global Head of Global Head of Economics & Markets Strategy John Briggs discuss the r...

The resilience of markets and financial institutions was tested at various times throughout 2023, raising concerns about the health of the global financial system. Will those concerns persist in the year ahead? Our Head of Primary Capital Markets James Tayler, Head of Non-Dollar Rates Strategy Imogen Bachra, and US Rates Strategist Jan Nevruzi discuss central bank strategies in the US, UK and Euro...

How should businesses approach AI adoption? Should they build, buy, partner – or neither? Where should they start, and which verticals are the low hanging fruit? In our second episode dedicated to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence, host John Briggs is joined by Shaun Johnson and Richard Socher, both partners at AIX Ventures, a seed stage venture capital firm partnering with AI start...

Tyler Mayzes spends 5 minutes reflecting on the key ESG themes that emerged from this year’s B20 summit, hosted in India. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our September newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/sustainability-reporting-corporates-facing-csrd.html To get the latest 5 in 5 episodes as soon as t...

Tonia Plakhotniuk spends 5 minutes reflecting on the official recommendation by the European Commission on Transition Finance, published over the summer. To access our monthly Sustainable Finance Policy and Regulation Round-up, be sure to click the link: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/regulation/european-securities-market-supervisor-sets-expectations.html To get the latest 5 in 5 epis...

Douglas Shuffman spends 5 minutes discussing the key insights from our Global Sustainable Fixed Income Investor Survey. The survey included 225 asset managers involved in making or executing fixed income investment decisions and implementing related ESG strategies. To access the full survey, be sure to click the link: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/climate-risks-and-opp...

Nick Bulloch spends 5 minutes reflecting on the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) new Supplier Engagement Guidance, and the key considerations for Corporates when incorporating Scope 3 into sustainable finance. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our July newsletter:  https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/increasi...

Niceasia Mc Perry spends 5 minutes reflecting on the importance of social bonds, in the sustainability debt market, and why they should not be overlooked. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our June newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/european-professional-investors-embrace-social-bonds.html To get the la...

In this episode of The Big Questions, John Briggs and NatWest's Director of Innovation & Partnerships, David Grunwald, take a closer look at the role Artificial Intelligence will play in reshaping society, the way we work, and the economy longer term. They discuss some of the ways that businesses can prepare for AI and reduce the risks these technologies can bring. Remember to hit 'f...

Tyler Mayzes spends 5 minutes revisiting the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ package. He talks talk through three key components: a carbon border tax; a carbon price for petrol and home heating; a just transition fund. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our May newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/eu-parliament-adopts-k...

In this episode of The Big Questions, John Briggs and Kevin Cummins speak with legendary economist and investor Charles Gave, Founder of Gavekal Research, about recent strains in the banking sector and discuss the potential long-term repercussions for markets and the global economy.  Remember to hit 'follow' so you can listen our latest episodes as soon as they’re available. NB: This was...

In the lead up to the CHAPS ISO 20022 migration, we ask Ian Povey, COO Payments Services and Technology to share some of his thoughts on how we can prepare, and what lessons we’ve learnt from migrations so far. All details correct at time of recording. For any terms used please refer to this glossary https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/markets/glossary.html Please view our full disclaimer...

In this episode of the Treasury Tomorrow podcast, Nick Pedersen, NatWest Market's Global Head of Digital, joins payments expert Lee McNabb, digital capital markets specialist Phil Stewart, and NatWest treasury’s manager of liquidity portfolio management Oliver Butcher for a thought-provoking debate on how digital assets could transform treasury. NB: This was recorded on 14 April 2023.  For a...

Giorgio Carlucci, ESG Advisory, takes you on a 5-minute journey across the Channel to reflect on the progress made by EU institutions in relation to Green Bond Standards and zero-emission vehicles. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our March newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/esg-regulatory-developments...

Roze Warren, Debt and Financing Solutions, spends 5-minutes reflecting on recent developments in ESG data, and how these are set to improve both its coverage and quality. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our February newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/tackling-the-challenges-of-esg-data.html  To get th...

In this episode of The Big Questions, John Briggs and NatWest Group International Advisor Scott Livingstone reflect on a wide range of geopolitical flashpoints and the potential impact on the economy longer term. As we pass an inauspicious milestone, the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, how will the war evolve from here and what are the potential implications for energy market...

In this episode of the Treasury Tomorrow podcast, Nick Day, Senior Treasury Manager at United International Pictures, joins Jonathan Hall, NatWest's Head of Digital for the Commercial & Institutional business and Nick Pederson, NatWest's Global Head of Digital, for a thought-provoking discussion on the many ways that digitisation and automation are changing the face of treasury. They...

Dean Shahfar, Debt and Financing Solutions, spends 5-minutes reflecting on the decline in biodiversity, recent developments, and ultimately what this means for Corporates. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our January newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/sustainable-finance-will-continue-to-impact-corporates-in-2023.html?q=bio...