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00:56:03

Bonus Episode: The NEFS Conference and The Students...

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2025/12/31

A massive finance conference OUTSIDE London FOR students!? 🤔In the season of giving - here’s a BONUS episode of The Smart Money Show, about the University of Nottingham’s Economics and Finance Society 2026 Annual Conference. Firstly, we're really excited to announce our partnership with the NEFS Conference. As part of this collaboration, we’ve got exclusive access to a range of professional speakers from elite financial institutions, and on the day of the conference we’ll be setting up a studio

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01:13:50

Episode 30: Inside the World of Credit Ratings and...

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2025/12/04

Risk, ratings, and a rise in reputation... ⚠️In our THIRTIETH episode, join Ali and Noman as they meet Olivier Beroud, the Executive Chair of ARC Risk Group, to discuss credit ratings and the future of risk management.With an illustrious career spanning continents and household names, Olivier has held senior positions in risk management at GCR Ratings, Moody’s Investors’ Service, Barclays and Standard & Poor’s. Passionate about risk appetite but also education and mentorship, Olivier's

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00:59:08

Episode 29: From Bank Warnings to AI Issuance and...

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2025/11/10

Another month, another market shake-up... 💡Welcome to our October economic recap, the TWENTY-NINTH episode of The Smart Money Show! We analyse a month full of evolving macro narratives and noteworthy corporate stories with our Head of FICC, Wahy Yahya, and Head of Equities, Dylan Ilett.Tune in as we uncover how the US and UK economies have been performing since the beginning of Q4, as well as the performance of indexes like the S&P 500 and FTSE. Major banks have also been reporting a string of

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00:47:08

Episode 28: From UBS to LBS and the Decision to...

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2025/10/27

Early internships, the buy-side and risky decisions... 🫡Welcome to the TWENTY-EIGHTH episode of The Smart Money Show! This week, we sit down with Pearl Thakrar, whose journey from Warwick to UBS and now London Business School is anything but linear. From first-year internships to the fast-paced world of alternatives and private equity, Pearl’s story is about saying yes early, learning fast, and staying open-minded throughout.We unpack what it’s really like to break into finance before you’ve even

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00:37:14

Episode 27: Signals and Surprises Across Markets in...

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2025/10/13

It's been another busy month in markets for September... 🚨Welcome to the TWENTY-SEVENTH episode of The Smart Money Show, our September economic recap. Featuring Ali and our Head of FICC, Wahy Yahya, we learn about the massive rallies in the Euro and Gold, what’s moving in the energy market, the risks posed by shadow banking and much more!Guest Contacts:Wahy Yahya - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wahy-yahya-1b1563301/🎥 Recorded: 8th OctoberChapters: 0:00 - Intro 🎙️3:25 - US Macro Data: Strong Growth,

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01:17:59

Episode 26: Shaping the Future of Client...

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2025/10/02

Shaping portfolios, giving back, and building impact that goes beyond returns… ✍🏼 Welcome to the TWENTY-SIXTH episode of The Smart Money Show, recorded at RBC Brewin Dolphin’s Birmingham offices. This week we’re joined by three rising stars in investment management: Wolfie Papirnik, Harjot Wahiwala, and Reece Smith. Wolfie, recently recognised in Citywire’s Top 30 under 30, combines sharp technical expertise with a passion for community responsibility. Harjot works with RBC Brewin Dolphin’s

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00:46:18

Episode 25: Exploring Industries and Shaping Strategy...

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2025/09/22

From Mumbai to McKinsey, to building decks and community... ✍🏼Welcome to the TWENTY-FIFTH episode of The Smart Money Show! We’re joined this week by Vedika Akhramka, a London-based consultant at McKinsey & Company and founder of What’s Her Network, a thriving community of 300+ young women professionals. Her story is an exemplar of agility and inclusivity. She has shaped strategy across industries, spanning aerospace to live music, while also championing spaces that empower women to connect and

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00:50:57

Episode 24: What Tennis and Wall Street Teach About...

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2025/09/15

Smashing serves to banking burnout, forging a new path... 🎾Welcome to the TWENTY-FOURTH episode of The Smart Money Show, where we're joined by Vitoria Okuyama. She first scaled the heights of tennis, ranking #118 in the world U18, before climbing the Citi towers on Wall Street, working as an IB analyst.Three years in, she decided to step away from investment banking in a bid to find what truly inspires her and grow her ambition sustainably. Today's conversation explores what it takes to

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01:02:15

Episode 23: Double Promotions and the Power of a...

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2025/09/08

A guest who’s fast-tracked their way through corporate life while helping others do the same... 🚀Our TWENTY-THIRD episode features Jag Dhaliwal, a Chartered Accountant, Career Coach, and Content Creator with over 8 years of experience at the Big 4 and IBM. Jag brings first-hand insight into both the highs and the challenges of professional growth!Beyond her corporate journey, Jag has built a thriving coaching practice, a YouTube community of 4,000+ subscribers, and also hosts the ICAEW Student

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00:56:01

Episode 22: What Moved Markets in August from Tech to...

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2025/09/03

Another month has ended, which means another recap episode is due… 📉📈Welcome to the TWENTY-SECOND episode of The Smart Money Show! As always, Dylan Ilett takes the lead on equities, while Wahy Yahya brings fresh insights from the FICC side.We kick off with the latest UK and US economic data, before digging into BofA’s ultra-short FX calls, the moves in FTSE and the S&P 500, and why a harsh drought is sending grain prices sharply higher. 🌾On the equity front, we break down NVIDIA’s latest

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01:30:33

Episode 21: Mastering Execution and Building Fairer...

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2025/08/25

If you’ve ever wondered how the real mechanics of global financial markets work, today’s guest is someone you’ll want to hear from... 👇🏼 Welcome to the TWENTY-FIRST episode of The Smart Money Show! We’re joined by Michael Seigne, a seasoned execution specialist with over three decades of experience at the sharpest edge of trading and markets. From Managing Director at Goldman Sachs to Global Head of Execution Services at Redburn, Michael has built a career defined by precision and leadership. ⚡️

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01:03:45

Episode 20: Navigating Crises and Building Hedge Fund...

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2025/08/21

A guest who’s seen it all, from all sides of finance… 💡Our TWENTIETH episode’s guest has PLENTY of experience, in senior offices at multiple respected financial firms! Robert Donald has worked across the buy and sell side, covering the breadth of finance in corporate finance, equity research, portfolio management and hedge funds.In this milestone conversation with our prolific guest, we zoom back to the beginning, trace the path Robert took, unpicking his reflections, learnings and lessons for us

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01:23:14

Episode 19: Switching Lanes Across Finance and...

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2025/08/11

One man, two continents, and a financial career map that says you can do it all... 🤩Welcome to the NINETEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! This week, we're joined by Nomaan Riaz, a career warrior whose path through the financial world has spanned investment banking, private credit, venture capital, and now fintech in Dubai’s growing financial hub. This episode we talk about how to break into the toughest corners of finance, what it’s like to switch lanes between vastly different roles, and

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00:56:03

Episode 18: Big Signals From a Volatile Start to the...

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2025/08/04

It's been a while since we've had a recap, but we're back with a NEW face… 📉📈Welcome to the EIGHTEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! As usual, we're joined by our Head of Equities, Dylan Ilett, but also by our new Head of FICC, Wahy Yahya! From breaking US and UK macroeconomic data to shifting bond market dynamics, we break down what the latest numbers reveal about the global economy and what investors might be missing. We dig into the early wave of US bank earnings, the

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01:03:01

Episode 17: Why the Big Four Path Still Works for...

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2025/07/28

Welcome to the SEVENTEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! 💥For this week's episode we're joined by Jesse Hall, an Investment Banking Associate at J.P. Morgan, currently working in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) team in London. Born and raised in South West London, Jesse took a leap after A-levels to study Financial Mathematics at the University of Nottingham, where his journey into finance truly began. From student investment societies to mastering technical skills, he laid the

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01:01:45

Episode 16: How Internships, Pivots & Purpose Shaped...

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2025/07/20

Welcome to the SIXTEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! 🔥Today, Ali and Noman chat to Agbolade Oduniyi. Agbolade started on the buy-side, pursuing asset management at Wellington Management, then pivoting to strategy consulting at firms including Accenture. Now, he’s the founder of FO Perspectives, focused on attracted diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in early careers, connecting talented students (like you, our audience 😉) with employers. 🤝In the conversation, we start with his

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01:01:36

Episode 15: Building a Career Without Losing Yourself...

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2025/07/15

Staying true to who you are, and still climbing the ranks... 💨Welcome to the FIFTEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! Abrar Azad didn’t follow the textbook path. Born and raised in Bolton, he’s now an Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank, and the youngest-ever Chair of the firm’s Muslim Network. But his story isn’t just about promotions or titles. It’s about identity, community, and rewriting what success in the City should look like.We delve into some really pertinent topics including what

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01:03:52

Episode 14: Passing CFA Level 3 Without a Finance...

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2025/07/07

Welcome to the FOURTEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! 💸This week, we’re joined by Antony Wilson, a second-year Investment Analyst at Lane, Clark & Peacock, one of the UK’s leading firms in pensions and investment consulting! Antony’s story is proof that there’s no “right” path into finance, he studied Biomedical Sciences at the University of Manchester, sat CFA Level 1 off his own back, and is now a CFA Level 3 pass-holder working closely with clients to shape long-term investment

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00:56:52

Episode 13: From Biomedical Science to Blackrock and...

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2025/07/01

Welcome to the THIRTEENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! 💰Nothing unlucky about this one, we’re at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager! And we’re joined by Esmond Afranie who, in true portfolio diversification style, has a unique route into finance: he studied Biomedical Sciences at Warwick and is now in the European Fixed Income team at BlackRock! 🤯In our conversation, we speak about how he found that journey breaking into finance, learn more about his role today and the social

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00:42:25

Episode 12: Mastering Macro and Making Markets Make...

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2025/06/23

Big-picture thinking, career clarity, and the kind of honest advice you won’t find in textbooks... 🚀Welcome to the TWELFTH episode of The Smart Money Show! This week, we’re joined by Michael Brown, an award-winning market analyst and Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone, whose work spans global macro, cross-asset strategy, and real-time market insight. From supporting over 50,000 clients across five offices to broadcasting market insights to thousands each week, his role is as fast paced as it

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