Anna MacDonald

Anna MacDonald, an Investment Manager at Aubrey Capital, Colleen Jackson, Executive Chief of Cloud9 Insight, and Andy Hunder, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, discuss critical economic themes. They dive into the emotional impact of the Vivergo bioethanol plant closure and the urgent need for sustainability in the UK. The trio also explores the rising demand for air conditioning in the heatwave and contrasts the UK's robotics adoption with China's advanced tech landscape, highlighting challenges for emerging businesses.

In this discussion, Damini Sharma, Chief Executive of OM Group, shares insights on the impact of government childcare initiatives on the construction workforce amidst rising nursery costs. Anna McDonald highlights the financial implications for both nursery providers and families facing operational challenges. Joey Jones discusses the recent government reshuffle and its potential effects on economic strategies. They also contrast the financial dynamics of the childcare sector with the staggering spending in the Premier League, raising questions about priorities in funding.

Join Anna McDonald, Investment Manager at Aubrey Capital, Richard Wilson, CEO of Interactive Investor, and journalist Alex Massey for a riveting discussion on the morality of financial choices. They examine how virtue signaling often complicates policy and scrutinize the influence of tech giants on society. The conversation dives into overlooked investment opportunities in emerging markets and the pressing need for UK tax reform. They also reflect on the evolution of money, highlighting its implications on government power and societal trust.