Making Sense

This podcast explores key themes and drivers of market structure change that are likely to be top of mind for buy- and sell-side market participants. Kate Finlayson, Penn Nee Chow and Meridy Cleary discuss the FICC Market Structure team’s annual watchlist, including EU clearing dynamics, the move to T+1 settlement, the trading venue perimeter, energy markets and much more. This episode was recorded on January 31, 2023.  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 © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

How does a self-professed “accidental banker” from Australia become a Global Chair of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan’s New York headquarters?    In this episode, Jennifer Nason speaks to Catherine Guan from J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Finance Advisory team. Jennifer led J.P. Morgan’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications global client practice for more than two decades and is now a member of our Investment Banking Executive Committee. She reflects on the rapid industry changes and navigating challenging times, from the tech bubble to COVID-19. Plus, hear about Jennifer’s proudest moments while at J.P. Morgan and her advice for the next generation of female investment bankers.  This episode was recorded on October 4, 2022. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode the DA&A Group focus on European equity markets, following the tremendous rally since September ‘22 in which the Stoxx600 has regained c.2/3rds of 2022 losses. They hone-in on reasons for the rally, sentiment in the region, and possible impediments to further market strength. In this episode Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group, interviews Krupa Patel, Head of International Market Intelligence. This episode was recorded on January 23, 2023. 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”), 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 and 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: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

Stimulus, value, capital and investment — these are the four key themes that emerged from the 2023 “10 Striking Facts” report from our Corporate Finance Advisory team and captured in our latest podcast. Rama Variankaval, Global Head of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Finance Advisory and Center for Carbon Transition, catches up with Evan Junek from the Corporate Finance Advisory team to unpack these themes for boards, CEOs and senior management and discuss how will they impact corporate decision-making in the year ahead. This episode was recorded on January 13, 2023. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, the DA&A Group focus on US markets, discussing the macro landscape, economic expectations around recessionary risks, and inflation implications. They also discuss what positioning and flows suggest for markets and sectors, looking at positioning across the Prime book (i.e. from Hedge Fund clients) as well as investor types such as Retail, CTAs, and in ETFs. This episode features John Schlegel, head of Positioning Intelligence and Andrew Tyler, head of US Market Intelligence. This episode was recorded on January 9, 2023. 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”), 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 and 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: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

What does it mean to be a values-driven leader? In this episode, David Rawlings, CEO for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Canada, sits down with Johnson & Johnson’s former Chairman and CEO, Alex Gorsky. They discuss how Alex’s values-driven leadership has influenced his career, from his military service to his roles as Chairman and CEO of J&J. Ahead of the 41st J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Alex shares how he led J&J by driving innovation especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex also talks about his experiences as a board member and advises CEOs and directors on navigating market uncertainty and advocating for businesses to have a broader impact on society. 00:05 - Intro 02:26 – Growing Up in the Midwest 04:36 – From West Point to the West Coast 07:55 – Becoming a Leader at J&J 11:48 – COVID-19 – A Seminal Career Experience 17:25 – Making Big Strategic Moves 19:42 – Industry Collaboration at J.P. Morgan’s Healthcare Conference 21:16 – Health Care Trends and Insights 25:48 – Advice for CEOs and Board Directors This episode was recorded on December 14, 2022. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, the group explore markets through 2022, looking at regional and thematic performance, positioning, sentiment, and the evolving macro narrative from inflation to growth concerns. They also explore the bull / bear case for markets into 2023, and what J.P. Morgan proprietary data sets say about the outlook from here. In this episode, Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group, is interviewed by Edwina Lowe, Data Product Specialist within the team. This episode was recorded on December 12, 2022. 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”), 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 and 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: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.  

Robbie Huffines, Global Chair of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan, speaks to Catherine Guan from the Corporate Finance Advisory team about his career. Robbie first set foot in the investment banking world in 1987 and went on to lead J.P Morgan’s health care banking practice for nearly a decade. He shares the heartfelt story of why he decided to focus on this sector, how a blank tombstone can be the right move for some clients, and what’s next in the year ahead.  This episode was recorded on October 10, 2022. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

How are countries and individual firms balancing climate goals amid the ongoing energy crisis? In this episode, Chuka Umunna (EMEA Head of ESG) speaks to Kate Finlayson (Global Head of FICC Market Structure) about the drivers behind ESG demand, policy to help investors decide what is “green,” emerging themes post COP27, and much more.     This episode was recorded on November 21, 2022.  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 © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

J.P. Morgan has long been an advisor to large-cap companies, but what about the middle market? John Richert, Head of Regional Investment Banking, talks to Evan Junek from the Corporate Finance Advisory team about the unique challenges and opportunities facing mid-cap companies. From valuation and capital raising to monetization and M&A strategy, how does J.P. Morgan’s regional investment banking model support clients through macroeconomic headwinds?  This episode was recorded on November 21, 2022. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.