Best M&G Investments Podcasts (2024)

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Inside TPG’s The Rise Fund: Maya Chorengel on Managing the Largest Global Impact Platform 1:42:49

5h ago1:42:49

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What happens when Bono meets impact investors? They create The Rise Fund! In this episode, I’m speaking with Maya Chorengel, the co-managing partner of The Rise Fund — the world’s largest global impact platform committed to achieving measurable, positive social and environmental outcomes while securing financial returns for its investors. Founded b…

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SRI Investments That Surprisingly Worked: Lessons Learned from World-Class Investors 27:45

3h ago27:45

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Today’s episode is a follow-up to our first “best of” compilation in celebration of our 2-year anniversary as the SRI360 podcast. I’m highlighting some of my favorite and most interesting responses from one of the most popular questions in my interviews. Tune in to hear what these world-class investors in sustainable and responsible investing had t…

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Federated Hermes' Blueprint for Biodiversity Investing and Quantifying Positive Impact Outcomes | Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing 1:08:45

4d ago1:08:45

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Biodiversity is essential for the survival of humankind, yet we threaten it every day as a society. But what’s most concerning is how it’s vastly overlooked by companies in the investment space, not realizing how their future returns depend on having healthy ecosystems. To help shift this narrative is my guest Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact and Su…

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Connecting the Dots: Mid-year investment perspectives with three CIOs 18:40

16d ago18:40

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Each month experts from across our global network of investors will join us to bring you their views across equities, fixed income and private markets. This debut episode features investment perspectives from M&G Investments’ three Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) at the mid-way point of 2024. Click here to access the full Investment Perspectives M…

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SRI Investments That Didn't Work: Short Lessons Learned from World-Class Investors — 2 Years of Insights 27:42

19d ago27:42

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To celebrate the SRI360 podcast's 2nd anniversary, I've created a “best of” episode with some of my favorite responses from one of the most popular questions in my interviews: the lessons learned from investments that didn’t turn out as expected. This episode features: 1. Bram Bos: Green Bonds Investing (02:12) Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Asse…

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The Future of Sustainable Fashion: Enabling the Circular Economy in the Apparel Sector | Karla Mora, Alante Capital (#046) 1:45:44

1M ago1:45:44

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Have you ever thought about what happens with the clothes you toss out, or all the unsold items in malls? The apparel industry is a $3 trillion market that mass-produces tons of garments. Yet, a large portion of these items end up as waste without ever being sold. For many brands, it’s more cost-effective to write off unsold items as waste rather t…

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Mainstreaming Natural Capital Investing: How Apple & Partners Invest in Forestry & Carbon Removal To Generate Returns | Martin Berg, Climate Asset Management (#045) 1:42:15

2M ago1:42:15

1:42:15

Have you ever stopped to think how we’re treating biodiversity like it’s free to use? Our planet’s biodiversity does a great service for all humankind, and it's time we give it the financial value it deserves. This is the core of natural capital investing, and today’s guest, Martin Berg, is here to share its inner workings. He is the CEO of Climate…

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Impact Investing: A Win-Win for Health & Wealth | Kieron Boyle, Impact Investing Institute (#044) 1:33:46

2M ago1:33:46

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Research shows that 81% of adults would like their investments to do some good as well as provide a financial return. However, the skepticism surrounding impact investing and limited awareness of the tools, standards, and regulations that support it holds many investors back in their impact journey. What the world needs now is greater advocacy for …

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Can Impact Investing Return DOUBLE Digits? | Anish Majmudar, M&G plc. (#043) 1:22:37

2M ago1:22:37

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Portfolios looking to make a real-world impact are increasingly considering real assets as part of their investment strategies. With a trillion-dollar investment gap in our global infrastructure, this seems like a smart move. Real asset investing is not only driving progress worldwide, it’s also a smart long-term investment to secure our planet’s f…

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The return of equity income 11:42

3M ago11:42

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Post-Global Financial Crisis, income investing in equities found itself in the wilderness. The only way to outperform between 2010 and 2020 was to be at the growth-end of the spectrum. But that all changed abruptly in 2022 with spiralling inflation and rising interest rates. In this episode, Stuart Rhodes, Global Dividend Fund Manager, and Alex Ara…

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How This Impact VC is Transforming Plastic Waste Management by Investing in the Circular Economy | Lucy Mortimer, Archipelago Ventures (#042) 1:58:42

2M ago1:58:42

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When you think of the circular economy, it’s inevitable to also bring up the significant challenges in the transition to this model, such as high transition costs, logistical complexities, inconsistent regulatory support, and low business and consumer participation. Regardless of its complexities, there’s hope in impact venture capital. To share ho…

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Impact-Driven Forestry Investing: Biodiversity & Climate Returns Beyond Business As Usual | Charlotte Kaiser, Head of Impact Finance, BTG Pactual TIG (#041) 1:10:42

3M ago1:10:42

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Traditional timberland investing has historically attracted those with long investment horizons, drawn by its reputation as a solid inflation hedge and ability to deliver cash yields competitive with public equities over the long term. But imagine investing in forests not just for profit, but as a powerful agent of global sustainability and conserv…

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Wall Street's Green Bond Warrior: From Creating GB Principles to Financing the Energy Transition | Marilyn Ceci, JP Morgan (#040) 1:16:19

3M ago1:16:19

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The world of finance has proven that it has the power to drive the global decarbonization effort and advance interest in ESG investments. ⁤⁤Learn how this is happening with one of the architects of the Green Bond Principles. ⁤Today's guest is Marilyn Ceci, a titan in the world of sustainable finance. ⁤She started in interest rate sales at JP Morgan…

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How To Generate Alpha & Impact in Emerging Markets with THIS Cutting-Edge ESG Quant Strategy | Asha Mehta (#039) 1:39:52

3M ago1:39:52

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Emerging and frontier markets are full of opportunities often overlooked by the mainstream investment community. Today’s guest will help us understand these markets and prove how systematic investing in publicly listed equities can unlock their potential for alpha and impact generation. Meet Asha Mehta, the managing partner & CIO at Global Delta Ca…

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The long-term megatrend of European private asset-backed finance 14:20

4M ago14:20

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While Europe’s private asset-backed finance markets have been growing in importance for a number of years, it's only in recent years where we've seen the regulatory pressures that banks are facing come to the fore, fuelling a strong desire to shrink balance sheets and increase capital. This has created a wealth of opportunities, with a significant …

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Creating Blue Haven Initiative: A Millennial’s 100% Impact-Focused Single-Family Office | Liesel Pritzker Simmons, Co-Founder (#038) 1:31:06

4M ago1:31:06

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Millennials care much more about how their investments affect the world around them. Since they’re set to inherit the largest wealth transfer in history, we’re seeing a shift toward impact investing. Today’s episode is proof. My guest is Liesel Pritzker Simmons, a millennial who’s rewriting the rules of wealth management with her single-family offi…

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#11 - New Year, New Mallory & More Than An Admin - So What's New? 30:43

4M ago30:43

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Let's talk about what's been new for me and More Than An Admin in 2024! We'll be diving into how I felt on January 3rd (the day after I left Google), what my 2024 words are, how many pounds I've lost so far, the story of how I met my boyfriend, what is The John 5 Movement, what I'm doing to simplify my life, what is the direction of More Than An Ad…

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Social Finance's CEO Shares Everything You Need To Know About Social Impact Bonds | Adam Swersky, CEO, Social Finance (#037) 1:25:53

4M ago1:25:53

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In the pursuit of social change, every bit of investment can make a difference. Learn how Social Finance is leading the charge through social impact bonds. Today, I’m interviewing Adam Swersky, CEO of Social Finance (UK), the non-profit enterprise responsible for creating the world’s first social impact bond. He’s here to talk all about social impa…

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How BlackRock Invests in Green Bonds & ESG Fixed Income | Ashley Schulten, Head of ESG Investing, Global Fixed Income (#036) 1:18:28

4M ago1:18:28

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What if your investments could be a force for global change? At BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, they’re steering capital towards a sustainable future with green bonds and ESG fixed-income investing. In this episode, I’m speaking with Ashley Schulten, the Head of ESG Investment for Global Fixed Income at BlackRock. After gra…

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Scaling Purpose-Driven Startups with Impact Venture Capital | Impact Evangelist, Gordon Eichhorst (#035) 1:45:58

5M ago1:45:58

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Imagine your portfolio as a catalyst for change, where each investment contributes to solving the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges. That's the promise of impact investing. Today, we're discussing everything you need to know about impact venture capital investing with a guest whose career trajectory embodies this ethos like …

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The great global election cycle 27:24

5M ago27:24

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As billions of people vote in national elections in 2024, including seven of the world’s 10 most populous nations, our panel of cross asset class experts looks at the issues and potential unique and overlapping implications at play across developed and emerging markets – from the US and UK to South Africa and Mexico. They also analyse what asset al…

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CalSTRS CIO, Chris Ailman, on His Visionary ESG Strategy for the World’s Largest Educator-Only Pension Fund (#034) 1:26:30

5M ago1:26:30

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Does your pension fund contribute to a more sustainable world? CalSTRS does and has been since the 1970s/80s. To lead this conversation is the very first pension fund guest for SRI 360°, Chris Ailman, one of the world’s most recognized and respected Chief Investment Officers. Multiple award winner, Chris currently acts as CIO of CalSTRS, managing i…

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One Edge Provider - Build In Public With The Stellate Team Behind OEP 37:31

5M ago37:31

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Show Notes: In this episode of GraphQL Radio, Andreas Heiberg, Stellate's Engineering Manager, guides a discussion with colleagues on the deployment of One Edge Provider (OEP). A transformative project for Stellate's system, aimed at significantly enhancing Stellate's caching services. Ensuring 2x faster GraphQL Edge Caching. The team, consisting o…

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The Key to Successful Renewable Energy: Investing in Battery Energy Storage Systems w/ Ben Guest, Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (#033) 1:26:03

5M ago1:26:03

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The transition from traditional investment in energy production to renewable energy represents a significant shift in addressing climate change challenges. To help us understand the intricacies of investing in renewables and utility-scale battery energy storage systems, I am joined by Ben Guest, the Managing Director of Gresham House New Energy Div…

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Alessandro Volpicella | Engineering Lead at Hashnode | GraphQL At Hashnode | AWS | Vercel | Developer Blogging | Creating Content | Getting Into Tech | Apprenticeship | Studying Computer Science | Data ... 37:45

6M ago37:45

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Show Notes: Alessandro Volpicella is a skilled Fullstack Developer and Platform Engineering Lead at Hashnode, and is passionate about building serverless products. Sandro is at the forefront of shaping innovative developer blogging experiences. Alongside his coding endeavors, Sandro is the author of a comprehensive book on AWS Fundamentals, offerin…

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Inside Paul Miller's Pioneering 'Tech for Good' VC Investment Strategy (#032) 1:26:47

6M ago1:26:47

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In this episode, I speak with Paul Miller, Managing Partner and CEO at Bethnal Green Ventures, which has invested in over 150 startups that aim to create a more sustainable planet, an inclusive society, and healthy lives. Paul is a trailblazer who spearheaded early-stage impact venture capital investing in the early 2010s at a time when this was hi…

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Michael O'Leary on Shareholder Activism, Citizen Capitalism, and Impact Investing in the Consumer Sector (#031) 1:31:02

6M ago1:31:02

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In the fast-evolving world of impact investing, few individuals stand out as prominently as Michael O'Leary. Recently appointed as a Partner and Co-Head of L Catterton Impact Fund, Michael has a wealth of experience and a compelling vision for responsible capitalism. Formerly a Managing Director at Engine No. 1, Michael made headlines globally by o…

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A brief history of real estate – and what’s back in fashion 18:16

7M ago18:16

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History offers useful lessons, as a plethora of adages often remind us. In the first episode of 2024, Jose Pellicer Global Head of Investment Strategy and Richard Gwilliam, Head of Research at M&G Real Estate, kick off the new year with a brief look at real estate throughout recent history – from a world of high inflation and interest rates in the …

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Demystifying ESG & Impact Investing: How To Create Measurable Change w/ Harald Walkate (#030) 1:19:13

6M ago1:19:13

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In this episode, I am joined by Harald Walkate. Harald isn't just another voice in the sustainability space. He's a seasoned navigator, guiding us across the complex landscape of ESG and impact investing. With 25 years of experience, he's seen both sides of the table, working with major asset managers and corporations. This unique perspective fuels…

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Shorting for Change: Nordis Capital's Unique Strategy to Influence ESG Policies in Public Equities w/ François Bourdon (#029) 1:12:53

7M ago1:12:53

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In the world of hedge funds, where the focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is often considered secondary, Nordis Capital stands out as a pioneer. Born in a small farming town near Montreal, François Bourdon's journey into sustainable investment is as unique as the hedge fund he co-founded. From working in agriculture to ear…

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CIO perspectives on what lies ahead in 2024 18:52

8M ago18:52

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M&G’s CIOs Jim Leaviss and Fabiana Fedeli share their perspectives for 2024, considering how to potentially drive returns through the uncertainty ahead, and highlighting the importance of being selective in a challenging economic environment. Speakers: Fabiana Fedeli, Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Multi-Asset and Sustainability Jim Leaviss, C…

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Miles Bardon | Senior Software Engineer @ The LEGO Group | GraphQL @ LEGO | Domains | Team Size | The Guild | Daunting Tasks | In-Store Experiences | Passion For LEGO | Challenges | The Guild | GraphQL ... 30:12

8M ago30:12

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I’m Miles, a senior software engineer at The LEGO Group, in the Brick Experience team on LEGO.com. I’ve been in the retail and e-commerce space for 5 years, with the last 2.5 years spent at The LEGO Group and in that time I’ve learnt a lot about GraphQL and the wider development ecosystem. I’m passionate about improving the performance and develope…

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Working Capital Fund's Fight Against Labor Exploitation in Global Supply Chains (#028) 1:08:43

8M ago1:08:43

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In this episode, we explore Ed Marcum's unique journey from Santa Cruz to leading the charge against labor exploitation as the Managing Director of Working Capital Fund. Marcum's career choices were heavily influenced by his parents' commitment to social activism. After studying political science at UC Berkeley, Marcum had a brief but impactful ten…

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Andrew Behar on Unleashing the Power of Shareholder Advocacy to Drive Change (#027) 1:29:37

8M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Andrew Behar, the CEO of As You Sow, is a well-known advocate for shareholder advocacy. With a rich background in documentary filmmaking, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation, he brings a unique perspective to shareholder advocacy. Behar's journey as a shareholder advocate was influenced by his personal experiences. Growing up near Long I…

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25 Years of Biodiversity Impact Investing in Latin America, Empowering Communities with a Women-Run Fund | Tammy Newmark, EcoEnterprises Fund (#026) 1:19:38

9M ago1:19:38

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In this episode, I am speaking with Tammy Newmark, CEO and Managing Partner of EcoEnterprises Fund. Billed as ‘An Investment Fund for Nature’, EcoEnterprises Fund has pioneered investing in small businesses in Latin America that preserve the integrity of natural capital while contributing to local economies and biodiversity. Originally an “East Coa…

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#10 - I'm Leaving Google, Now What?! 24:50

9M ago24:50

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We're back! In this episode you'll get a glimpse into my decision to leave Google, my next chapter, and what's happening with More Than An Admin, including this podcast. **If anyone knows a great podcast editor or podcast studios in the Bay Area, NYC, or St.Pete/Tampa, please send us a DM or email us because we know the sound quality needs improvin…

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How Lendlease Creates Sustainability Real Estate Returns, Positive Social Impact, Spaces Where Communities Thrive, Journey to Carbon Net Zero & More | Micah Schulz, Lendlease (#025) 1:17:16

9M ago1:17:16

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In this episode, I am chatting with Micah Schulz, Head of Office at Lendlease Australia. Micah grew up on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, in a farming area, and living on what he describes as a ‘hobby farm’, with horses, cows, and chickens. He studied Business Management, majoring in Real Estate & Development at the University of Queensland in Br…

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Dissecting the gilt crisis fallout 9:51

10M ago9:51

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Just over a year has passed since the gilt market turmoil of September 2022, sparked by the UK government’s so-called ‘mini-budget’. The fallout from the crisis, as the pound fell and gilt yields spiked, prompted an emergency intervention by the Bank of England to restore orderly market conditions against a global backdrop of high inflation and ris…

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How Ambienta Invests in Environmental Sustainability for Top-Decile Private Equity Returns | Stefano Bacci, Partner & ESG Manager (#024) 1:00:27

10M ago1:00:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Stefano Bacci, Partner and ESG Manager at Ambienta, a private equity asset manager that was purpose-built to pursue environmental sustainability investing in resource efficiency and pollution control. Ambienta is the largest private equity fund manager in Europe dedicated to investing entirely in environmental susta…

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The state of play in European private credit 19:40

10M ago19:40

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Risk assets have repriced over the past year due to financial-market volatility and higher-than-usual levels of uncertainty surrounding issues such as terminal rates, inflation, geopolitics and economic growth. Consequently, we believe private credit currently offers unusually high potential returns while retaining its traditional defensive charact…

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The Power of ESG Shorting: How Investing in Sovereign Bonds Impacts Government Policy, BlueBay's Impact-Aligned Bond Fund, and More | Mark Dowding, BlueBay Asset Management (#023) 59:06

10M ago59:06

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Mark Dowding is Chief Investment Officer at BlueBay Asset Management. Mark is a macro fixed income specialist who meets regularly in that context with global policymakers and has been actively involved in sovereign ESG engagement. He began his career in 1993 as a fixed income portfolio manager, after earning his economics degree at the University o…

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“Cache Like I’m 5” - Build In Public With The Stellate Team Behind CLI5 33:39

10M ago33:39

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Show Notes: In the latest episode of GraphQL Radio, we take you behind the curtains at Stellate to discuss how their recent "Cache Like I'm 5" project came together. The wide-ranging discussion is led by Stellate's very own Engineering Manager Andreas Heiberg. Join us on this episode as we dive into the world of cache optimization! It all started d…

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High Yield Sustainable Fixed Income: How SDGs + Engagement outperform index, deliver positive change to society & environment | Mitch Reznick | Head of Sustainable Fixed Income, Federated Hermes (#022 ... 51:31

11M ago51:31

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Mitch Reznick is the Head of Sustainable Fixed Income at Federated Hermes and the Co-Portfolio Manager of the company’s SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund. With over 23 years experience in the corporate credit industry, he was previously the Co-Head of Credit Research for the global credit team at Fortis Investments, and prior to that was an ass…

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Luke Millar | VP of Engineering at Medium | Small Medium Team | Changes @ Medium | Employee Retention | Team Building | Halving Amazon Costs | Technical Improvements | Engineering Ladders | Experienced ... 52:34

11M ago52:34

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Luke Millar is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience across the spectrum, from small startups to industry giants. Following the acquisition of his former venture, Projector, by Medium, Luke has taken the helm as the Vice President of Engineering at Medium, spearheading key initiatives and charting the course for technical excellenc…

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An Introduction to Significant Risk Transfer 17:37

12M ago17:37

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The Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) market currently offers a compelling alternative to traditional asset classes given high levels of inflation, according to James King, Head of Structured Credit at M&G Investments. SRT transactions involve a high element of risk but coupons that have the potential to range up to the high teens provide significant…

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Dylan Valade | Clip | PUMA’s Tech Stack | Attracting Developers | Ideal Stack | TypeScript | Comfortability & Speed | Iterating Faster | GraphQL at PUMA | Frontend Iterations | Salesforce | Bleeding Edge ... 20:56

12M ago20:56

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Dylan Valade is an accomplished technology executive, serving as the Head of Global E-Commerce Technology at PUMA. With an unwavering passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth, Dylan has been instrumental in transforming PUMA's online presence and establishing the brand as a leader in the global e-commerce landscape. His strategic …

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AI-Enabled Sustainable Investing: The Mainstreaming of ESG, How AI & ESG Analytics Are Revolutionizing Sustainability & Investing | Daniel Klier, ESG book (#021) 47:39

12M ago47:39

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Daniel Klier is CEO at ESG Book, part of the Arabesque Group, a global group of financial technology companies offering sustainable investment, advisory and data services through their advanced ESG and AI capabilities. Prior to joining Arabesque, Daniel was Global Head of Sustainable Finance for HSBC, where he developed the global climate strategy …

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Dylan Valade | Clip | Milliseconds Make Millions | E-Commerce Performance | Web Vitals | Shifting Measurement Landscape | Highest Value Sessions | Wasted Investments | Various Metrics | Idea To Production ... 18:23

12M ago18:23

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Dylan Valade is an accomplished technology executive, serving as the Head of Global E-Commerce Technology at PUMA. With an unwavering passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth, Dylan has been instrumental in transforming PUMA's online presence and establishing the brand as a leader in the global e-commerce landscape. His strategic …

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Build In Public With Platform Architect Charles Brown From Formidable 43:02

12M ago43:02

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Show Notes In the latest episode of GraphQL Radio, we take you behind the curtain with platform architect Charles Brown from Formidable to discuss how Formidable and Stellate joined forces to solve massive volume problems for PUMA while reducing operation costs by 30%+. This is the first of many in our new Build in Public Series. The wide-ranging d…

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Dylan Valade | Clip | Joining PUMA | Worldwide Problem Solving | GraphQL Challenges | Ecosystem Of Partners | Front-End Iterations | PUMA’s Scale | Traffic Spikes | Leadership Buy-In | Tech For Tech ... 16:28

1y ago16:28

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Dylan Valade is an accomplished technology executive, serving as the Head of Global E-Commerce Technology at PUMA. With an unwavering passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth, Dylan has been instrumental in transforming PUMA's online presence and establishing the brand as a leader in the global e-commerce landscape. His strategic …

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