LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jan Olsson, the Managing Director and CEO of Deutsche Bank Nordic. Prior to his current role, he served as Head of Corporate Finance in the Nordic Region and as Assistant to a Deutsche Bank board member overseeing investment banking and corporate finance. Jan holds degrees from the London School of Economics, Pomona College, the Wharton School, and the Lauder Institute, and is a strong advocate for strategic networking and mentoring the next generation of finance professionals.Recorded in May, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by William Hobbs, the Head of Multi-Asset Wealth at Barclays UK Wealth Management. Prior to his current role, he was an equity analyst covering the European retail sector and later pursued further study in economic development and history. William holds a Master’s degree in Economic History from the London School of Economics and is the host of Barclays' popular “Word on the Street” podcast, where he shares market insights with a wide audience.Recorded in July, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Paul Moody, the Managing Director of Global Partnerships and Client Solutions at CFA Institute. Prior to his current role, he was the Client Solutions Director at Aviva Investors and a pioneer of the UK’s first ESG fund product. Paul holds a degree in Economics and is a longstanding advocate for sustainable finance, actively working to democratise financial education and build capacity in emerging markets.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Matthew Prest, the Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe at Moelis & Company. Prior to his current role, he was the Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Restructuring team at Close Brothers, the Director of Restructuring at M&G Investment Management, and a Senior Manager in the Restructuring team at KPMG. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Warwick and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Victor Lee Meng Teck, the CEO of CIMB Bank Singapore and CIMB Growth Markets. Prior to his current role, he held senior leadership positions at Citibank, Standard Chartered, and UOB, with extensive experience across corporate lending, transaction banking, and financial markets. Victor holds a degree in Materials Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and mentorship, encouraging both colleagues and young professionals to embrace continuous upskilling in the digital era.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Peter Spofforth, the Head of the European Team at Qatalyst Partners. Prior to his current role, he worked at Lloyds Banking Group in the Equity Capital Markets Division and began his career as a summer analyst during the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Peter holds a BSc in Mathematics from Warwick University and has advised on some of the most prominent tech deals in recent years, including the sales of Tink to Visa, Genesys to Permira, and Wolt to DoorDash.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Margaret Franklin, the President and CEO of the CFA Institute. Prior to her current role, she was President of BNY Mellon Wealth Management in Canada and held senior positions at Merit Private Wealth and Barclays Global Investors. Margaret holds a BA in Economics from McMaster University and earned her CFA charter in 1997.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Steffen Pauls, the Founder and Co-CEO of Moonfare. Prior to his current role, he served as Managing Director and Head of Germany at KKR and co-founded the financial advisory firm firstfive AG. Steffen holds a PhD from the University of Trier and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mannheim, and has also served on multiple advisory and supervisory boards across the finance and corporate sectors.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Anthony Villis, the co-founder and managing director of First Wealth. Prior to his current role, he was the founder of Open Advice and the co-founder of Thrive Money. Anthony holds a Economics degree from the University of Bath and is the recipient of the title of the UK’s Favourite Independent Financial Advisor by VouchedFor. Recorded in February, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point, where today we are joined by Piyush Gupta, the CEO of DBS Group, Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets. Prior to his current role, he had a distinguished 27-year career at Citigroup, holding various leadership positions.Piyush has been at the helm of DBS since 2009, steering the bank to global recognition as the world's best bank by numerous publications. As he prepares for his upcoming retirement in March 2025.Recorded in December, 2024