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Episodes

Thursday Oct 03, 2024
What's driving growth for founders today?
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Join host John Richert, Head of Mid-Cap Investment Banking, to explore the pivotal role founders play in driving innovation and shaping today’s economy with John Simmons, Head of Commercial Banking, and Melissa Smith, Co-Head of Innovation Economy and Head of Specialized Industries for Commercial Banking. This episode explores the opportunities founders encounter at each stage of growth, from expanding their businesses to adapting to market shifts, while highlighting strategies for long-term success.
For sources - 2023 Annual Report
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Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Debt capital markets: A post-summer deep dive
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
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. Discover the key drivers, market conditions, and future outlook for issuers and investors as we head into the rest of 2024.
This episode was recorded on Sept 11, 2024.
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Trading Insights: Evolution of the US ETF market
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
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 at J.P. Morgan.
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Related podcasts:
- Equity Concentration Risks and the Retail Investor with Chris Andrew, Head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change (EMEA) – April 2024
- An Emerging European Retail Investor with Chris Andrew, Head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change (EMEA) – August 2023
- Market Structure and the Decline in European Liquidity with Chris Andrew, Head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change (EMEA) – March 2023
This episode was recorded on September 12th 2024
The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), they are not the product of J.P. Morgan’s Research Department and do not constitute a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. This podcast is intended for institutional and professional investors only and is not intended for retail investor use, it is provided for information purposes only. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit: www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For the avoidance of doubt, opinions expressed by any external speakers are the personal views of those speakers and do not represent the views of J.P. Morgan. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved.

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Leveraged finance markets: As good as it gets?
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
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 equity, interest rates, strategies for navigating today's market volatility and more.
This episode was recorded on Sept 6, 2024.
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
What’s next for private credit?
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
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 team speaks to Jake Pollack, Global Head of Credit Financing, CLOs and Direct Lending, to discuss the rise of middle market lending, how banks partner with non-bank market participants, navigating potential risks, and investment opportunities going forward.
This episode was recorded on August 8, 2024.
The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, are not issued by Research but are a solicitation under CFTC Rule 1.71. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
India's private equity boom: Insights and opportunities
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
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, market maturity and regulatory changes attracting global investors to India.
This episode was recorded on August 26, 2024
This material was prepared by the Investment Banking Group of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and not the Firm’s Research Department. It is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument.
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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Trading Insights: Tracking the retail investor via social media data
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
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 Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.
To learn more about the Data Assets & Alpha Group: https://www.jpmorgan.com/markets/market-data-intelligence
Related podcasts:
- Equity Concentration Risks and the Retail Investor with Chris Andrew, Head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change (EMEA)
- APAC Equity Market Structure & the Liquidity Landscape with Clare Witts, Head of APAC Market Structure
- An Emerging European Retail Investor with Chris Andrew, Head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change (EMEA)
- Diving into Social Sentiment with Jamie Wise, BUZZ Index Founder, Periscope Capital
This episode was recorded on August 19, 2024
The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), they are not the product of J.P. Morgan’s Research Department and do not constitute a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. This podcast is intended for institutional and professional investors only and is not intended for retail investor use, it is provided for information purposes only. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit: www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For the avoidance of doubt, opinions expressed by any external speakers are the personal views of those speakers and do not represent the views of J.P. Morgan.
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Recession or slowdown? Navigating uncertainty
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
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 themes from the upcoming J.P. Morgan European High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference.
This episode was recorded on Aug 20, 2024.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Pivotal themes in public finance
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
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 discuss issuer dynamics, innovation in primary and secondary markets, private credit and infrastructure investment opportunities.
This episode was recorded on July 25, 2024.
The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, are not issued by Research but are a solicitation under CFTC Rule 1.71. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
What’s in store for back-to-school spending?
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
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 trends.
This episode was recorded on August 21, 2024.
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