Best Equity Crowd Funding Podcasts (2024)

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UK leads charge to T+1 but brews up a storm 33:24

4h ago33:24

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Send us a text ◆ T+1 is coming but is it worth the hassle? ◆ Despite appearances, bank bond issuers are not getting it all their own way ◆ Where the EU slots into the reshuffled SSA pack The UK has launched a draft framework for settling securities trades a day after deals are done — T+1 settlement. The EU is expected to follow, with both markets a…

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306: Q3 2024 Quarterly Update 36:09

2h ago36:09

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Sam, Johnny & Derek all get together for our quarterly update! Lots of things happened in the last 3 months, Sam became a forest monk and tried Ayahuasca, Derek and Johnny met up in Argentina and much more! Lots of health and wellness talk this go around with a little investing as well. This is the preview free version, to unlock the full Patreon o…

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Core blimey! Eurozone govvie bond pecking order upended 31:46

5d ago31:46

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Send us a text ◆ The new pecking order in eurozone government bonds ◆ Can the bond market build Britain? ◆ UniCredit v Commerzbank: after Orcel's gambit, the Orlopp defence Everything you thought you knew about eurozone government bonds is wrong. Well, maybe not quite everything but certainly big shifts have taken place in how the market views the …

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305: The Economic and Lifestyle Value of Buenos Aires 57:19

6d ago57:19

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Johnny and Derek just so happened to both be in Buenos Aires at the same time so they had to do an episode together! We split this into two halves, the first being just hours after Derek landed and then we pick up 2 weeks later when both had time to explore and reflect on the city. They go over the value of every day living in Buenos Aires - food, …

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Too much of a good thing? 46:24

17d ago46:24

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Send us a text ◆ Emerging market and financial institution bonds on fire after Fed cut ◆ Huge demand spurs massive issuance ◆ But signs of weakness appear in corporates and public sector bonds Markets were unsure what they wanted from the Federal Reserve, but the 50bp rate cut it doled out last week turned out to be just the ticket. In credit marke…

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Deutsche’s three bad options 49:10

19d ago49:10

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Send us a text ◆ The new rate cycle begins at last ◆ Can Deutsche Bank avoid being overtaken by UniCredit? ◆ Carmakers in trouble ◆ The DLT help no one wanted UniCredit’s stealth raid to grab 9% of Commerzbank last week threatens Deutsche Bank’s historic primacy in German banking. What can Deutsche CEO Christian Sewing do about it? We discuss three…

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304: Christian Angermayer on Making Psychedelics Legal, Effective & Profitable 1:24:50

19d ago1:24:50

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ATAI Life Sciences & Compass Pathways Co-Founder Christian Angermayer joins the show to talk about the roadblocks to getting psychedelics legal in the US and the best way to effectively treat mental health with them. Christian has been making waves recently after appearing on Joe Rogan, and has the backing of Peter Thiel. We've been talking alot ab…

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European unions 41:29

1M ago41:29

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Picking a vintage bond syndication from a duffer 37:46

1M ago37:46

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Send us a text ◆ Corporate bond issuers swarm on new measure of success to chagrin of their banks ◆ An utter riot at one end of the credit spectrum for bank debt... ◆ ... while investors take their sweet time at the other end Issuers in the European corporate bond market are beginning to fixate on the amount they are able to move pricing in their f…

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303: Why $100K is Key to Becoming a Millionaire 32:32

1M ago32:32

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Johnny and Derek break down the power of compound interest in this back to basics reminder episode. They cover why getting to $100K in investments is a huge milestone in the path to becoming a millionaire. They give real life examples of how fast your wealth can grow when you stay focused and don't pull out your investments on frivolous expenses. S…

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The first Samurai: September survival 28:52

1M ago28:52

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Send us a text ◆ Slovenia debut emblematic of issuers tapping Japanese market despite carry trade chaos ◆ Being all things to all investors in the covered bond market ◆ Corporate issuers keep it short and sweet This week we take an in-depth look at the techniques bond issuers are using in the race to get as much funding done before the US election.…

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Autumn comes early to bond market 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Send us a text ◆ Why benchmark issuance has resumed earlier than usual ◆ What lies ahead for capital markets ◆ African issuers switch out of loans to bonds Unpredictable weather is increasingly a feature of modern times. Indeed, as GlobalCapital recorded this week's show, summer appeared to have ended abruptly in its corner of the UK, with distinct…

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The UK bonus episode 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Send us a text Banks have started to reveal how they will restructure the pay of front office staff following the removal of the bonus cap in the UK. We investigate who will benefit from the new rules (spoiler alert: it's probably the banks). Recent market volatility has thrown up opportunities for corporate issuers. Firstly, we discuss why we are …

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'And here history rattled over the points' 20:09

2M ago20:09

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Send us a text ◆ Issuers and investors look for clues after violent price swings ◆ Which borrowers will lead autumn deal spree ◆ How pricing has shifted in primary market There are moments that change what is to come. When poor US employment data and corporate earnings, and a rise in Japanese interest rates last week sent the markets into a tailspi…

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302: Investing in the Mind with Kadam Morten 1:25:32

2M ago1:25:32

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While not a traditional money investment, we focus on what may be the most important investment tool you have - your mind! Sam's Kadampa (Tibetan Buddhism) mentor and U.S. National Spiritual Director for the Kadampa Meditation Center. They discuss multiple topics including mindset, happiness, disposition and how to find peace and love in your mind.…

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Slovenia takes the lead in blockchain bonds 25:20

2M ago25:20

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Send us a text ◆ First eurozone government sells bond on distributed ledger ◆ The rate cutting wheel turns faster Making innovations a reality is partly about who does them, so the first eurozone sovereign issuer selling a bond on a blockchain is a milestone that takes the market up a notch in credibility. GlobalCapital’s reporters discuss their fi…

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Why Ukraine wants to pay investors again 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Send us a text ◆ Ukraine restructures $20bn of bonds ◆ Excitement in digital bonds ◆ Is UK water going down the plughole? Swiftly after Ukraine was invaded by Russia, it agreed a two year suspension of debt service with bond investors. That expires on August 1. While many thought Ukraine would negotiate an extension, it has chosen instead to do a f…

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301: From Bald and Bankrupt to Bald and Banked Up 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

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Our guest this episode is the notorious Mr. Bald from Bald and Bankrupt on YouTube! He's amassed over 4 million subscribers and embarked on many dangerous journies and documented travels to places few have gone to visit. These risks have paid off as Bald actually filed for bankruptcy in the UK before he began filming but is now a certified milliona…

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The new big thing in ESG capital markets 44:20

3M ago44:20

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Send us a text ◆ UN circles banks on circular economy ◆ Topping out on Turkey ◆ CLOs: summer recess or summer resets? ESG capital markets are undergoing another revolution. The UN is beckoning banks to police their corporate clients' transition to being part of the circular economy. But what is the circular economy and are other shapes available? H…

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Is Paris in peril? 43:38

3M ago43:38

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Send us a text ◆ Political shift threatens Paris's growing status ◆ The liberation of securitization in Europe as Macron weakened ◆ Bond issuance returns, mostly As new parliaments form after the EU, UK and in particular, French elections, we uncover how, despite each poll resulting in the widely expected outcome, capital markets might never be the…

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300: Celebrating 300 Episodes & Quarterly Update Q2 2024 56:21

3M ago56:21

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We made it to 300 episodes! Sam, Johnny & Derek are all on board for this special episode looking back at 300 episodes and 8 years of Invest Like a Boss. The guys answer listener questions, remininisce on past guests, and discuss the state of the show. This is the public portion of the episode, if you'd like the full version (with video)... you mus…

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Debt and democracy — how polls, politics and protest weigh on capital markets 22:12

3M ago22:12

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Send us a text ◆ UK ousts Tories from power... ◆ ... setting up final round of French elections as only bar to primary market revival ◆ EM debt restructurings: balancing what creditors demand with what voters need This week, we looked once again at the intersection of politics and capital markets. The Labour Party, as predicted, won the UK general …

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The mutual savings bank that loves M&A 41:56

3M ago41:56

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Send us a text ◆ Natixis’s sometimes requited love affair with elite M&A bankers ◆ What the French election could to ESG, and to the bank bond market When a posse of high-powered Paris dealmakers threatened to walk out of Natixis because they were being treated like “just another employee”, rivals said ‘I told you so’. They were sure Natixis’s uniq…

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FIG market seeks way past French impasse 47:23

4M ago47:23

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Send us a text ◆ Banks need a bond market leader, just not a French one ◆ From Golden Goose to lame duck ◆ CMBS problems, rise of solar ABS Europe's banks have been unwilling or unable to issue bonds since French president Emmanuel Macron sent the markets into a tailspin a couple of weeks ago by calling parliamentary elections. We explain why the u…

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299: Merger Arbitrage Opportunities & Matterport Acquisition 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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In this episode, we are discussing merger arbitrage opportunities, specifically on a stock that Sam & Derek personally own. We've been talking about Matterport since the metaverse series in 2021, and finally the stock had some life pumped back into it after a takeover offer from CoStar Group in April. Is this a good opportunity to jump in on the de…

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Things fall apart 43:08

4M ago43:08

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Send us a text ◆ Politics panic slaps SSAs, FIG but what of corporate bonds? ◆ EU denied its wish ◆ Introducing Primary Market Monitor Well, you can't say we didn't warn you. On last week's show we talked about European elections and the likelihood of volatility following the ECB's historic rate cut. Et voila! French president Emmanuel Macron's dec…

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Taking the pulse of European securitization 52:00

4M ago52:00

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Send us a text ◆ Private credit, regulation and cuddly toys at Global ABS in Barcelona ◆ What the European parliamentary elections mean for EU bonds and Capital Marekts Union ◆ Will volatility follow the ECB's historic rate cut? The incursion of private credit into the securitization market, and how securitizations are regulated, were two of the bi…

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298: What is the S&P 500? A Complete Review 1:02:11

4M ago1:02:11

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Kicking it back to basics for this episode, Sam and Derek do a complete review of the S&P 500. What is it, how did it began, how has it historically tracked, and how do you invest in it. The guys go over all these points and gameplan how they'll further invest in the index going further. Discussed: ILAB 25: Paul Merriman on Investment Decisions Tha…

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A tale of two issuers: South Africa and Saudi Arabia 35:36

4M ago35:36

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Send us a text ◆ Which banks sell in run-up to rate cuts ◆ South Africa election and the bond market ◆ Saudi Arabia leaves peers behind Rates volatility returned to the European FIG market this week. We ask what credits investors are buying ahead of a key ECB monetary policy meeting, when it is expected to cut interest rates, and why. South Africa'…

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The trouble with Capital Markets Union, EMEA investment banking and EM bonds 40:58

5M ago40:58

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Send us a text ◆ Capital Markets Union: gauffre it ◆ The EMEA investment banking riddle ◆ Why EM bond investors keep buying deals that end up under water Mairead McGuinness, the European Commissioner for financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union urged those attending the International Capital Markets Association's conference…

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297: Investing in Whisky with London Cask Traders 59:48

5M ago59:48

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Our first episode ever on the topic of whisk(e)y features guest Oliver Court, Managing Director of London Cask Traders. There are many parallels to our previous episodes on investing in wine and we find out how it differs in the spirits space. After the interview, Derek and Johnny discuss why they think whisky may be the better investment choice of…

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Blockchain bonds on the launchpad as Macron touts big bank M&A 48:34

5M ago48:34

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Send us a text ◆ A pivotal moment for digital capital markets ◆ Who really benefits from bonds on the blockchain? ◆ FIG M&A in Europe There is no shortage of evangelists for digital capital markets. But adoption of bonds on the blockchain has been slow, not least because it hasn't always been obvious what problem the tech is solving, or how it can …

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From the one that has the market abuzz to the one with 'war next door' — why airline IPOs are stacking up 28:56

5M ago28:56

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Send us a text ◆ Etihad to lead fleet of airline listings as IPO market and aviation sector blossom ◆ Air Baltic's historic coupon ◆ Open season for bank AT1s An airline IPOs are a rare bird. In the last nine years, there have been three. The industry has rebounded from Covid, however, as UAE carrier Etihad's results proved this week and now it and…

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296: Side Hustles 101 - Mastering the Driver Apps 41:51

5M ago41:51

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Derek and Johnny kick off the first in a series of side hustle episodes to help you earn quick cash to invest or just pay the bills! The guys start out with the easiest way to get started with a side hustle - the driver apps. Almost every country in the World has apps that let you drive people, food or other items and also have a low barrier to ent…

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Is sustainability-linked finance over and who will run HSBC? 41:06

6M ago41:06

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Send us a text ◆ Sustainability-linked bonds lose appeal... ◆ ... as do the loan versions, come to think of it ◆ The favourites to take over from Quinn at HSBC When Enel missed a KPI on its sustainability-linked bonds, it could have marked a moment of maturation for a youthful product but issuance volumes are plummeting. Meanwhile, the internationa…

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The curse of the millstone mandate 53:55

6M ago53:55

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Send us a text ◆ The 'marginal madate': it seemed like a good idea at the time ◆ GlobalCapital's new columnist, Craig Coben ◆ World Bank boosts lending capacity What do you do when that mandate you accepted in a quiet market to keep busy is still lurking about, taking up time and energy, when the market has picked up and juicier deals are to be don…

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295: Q1 2024 Quarterly Update 36:03

6M ago36:03

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Quarterly Update time! Sam and Johnny sit down to talk about what they've been up to the last 3 months and what's the plan for the next 3. Johnny talks visiting family, being in the worst shape of his life while on the opposite end Sam discusses living essentially alone but in the best shape of his life. Afterwards, the guys go Patreon only for fin…

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Callable capital, calling it off and cancelling cornerstones 44:50

6M ago44:50

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Send us a text ◆ Supranationals speak on callable capital ◆ Bank funding: pricing reset ◆ The demise of the cornerstone investor As the great and the good of the development finance world gathered in Washington, DC for the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, multilateral development banks published details about their callable capital, the next vital s…

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