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Episodes
217 episodes
Property Perspectives: Building zero-carbon ready homes
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.What does it take to build a zero-carbon ready residential development?In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Stephen Andrew, Gr...
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Property Perspectives: How sustainable building practices impact commercial valuations
In this episode, Ashley Toy is joined by Tyrone Hodge, Global Head of Risk Advisory at JLL Inc., and Ken Mustafa, Director of Vertical Sunrooms Ltd., to explore the impact of sustainability on commercial property values. They discus...
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Property Perspectives: The retrofit experience
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.In this episode, our host Ashley Toy sits down with Laura Beaumont, Head of Sustainability at Helical PLC, a leading office developer in central Lon...
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Property Perspectives: The future of housing associations
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.Housing associations play a crucial role providing homes and support for millions of people in need across the UK. But, as not-for-profits operating ...
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Property Perspectives: The importance of sustainability
The latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.Why is sustainability so crucial for the UK real estate sector? In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy is joined by Rob Wall, Assistant Director at th...
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The Year Ahead 2025: How trade, protectionism and geopolitics will shape supply chains in 2025
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 Daingerfiel...
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The Year Ahead 2025: How elections will reshape the global economy
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...
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The Year Ahead 2025: Where to next for global climate policy and ESG?
With so much change afoot across the global political landscape, where do we see global climate policy and ESG heading in 2025?Arthur Krebbers, Head of Corporate Climate & ESG Capital Markets joins Vishal Saxena, Vice President – Cl...
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The Year Ahead 2025: A closer look at sterling and the US dollar in 2025
In this special edition of The Currency Exchange, host Brian Daingerfield is joined by Paul Robson for a closer look at sterling and the US dollar as we head into 2025.Where 2024 was characterised by political change, markets will exami...
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The Year Ahead 2025: Rates markets and the fiscal cliffhanger
In this special edition of Bondcast, Imogen Bachra is joined by Brian Daingerfield and Joann Spadigam to discuss some key themes from our Year Ahead 2025 report, an in-depth guide to what will be shaping economies and markets over the coming 12...
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Women in Sustainability Podcast: Episode 3
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 t...
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Women in Sustainability Podcast: Episode 2
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 ...
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What are the top geopolitical risks through 2024?
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...
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Women in Sustainability Podcast: International Women’s Day Special
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...
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The Year Ahead: Could geopolitical tensions escalate in 2024?
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 Sc...
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The Year Ahead: Will companies invest or sit on the side-lines in 2024?
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 ...
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The Year Ahead 2024: How resilient will financial markets remain in 2024?
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 Marke...
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The Big Questions: How should businesses approach deploying AI?
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 inte...
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Corporate ESG 5 in 5 September
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:
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Policy & Regulation ESG 5 in 5 September
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...
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Financial Institution ESG 5 in 5 August
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 re...
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Corporate ESG 5 in 5 July
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 E...
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Corporate ESG 5 in 5 June
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 ne...
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The Big Questions: Will AI supercharge the economy - or is it all just hype?
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 l...
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