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We bring together thought leaders, industry experts and banking specialists to discuss the latest thinking, trends and issues that are driving international growth and creating opportunities for businesses to build networks in global markets.Join us as we discuss the latest insights on Global Economics, ESG, Payments and Cash Management, Emerging Markets, Global Trade, Supply Chains, cutting-edge Financial Technology and more.For more information about anything you heard on this podcast or to learn how HSBC can help your business find international growth opportunities, please visit https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/.Hosted on Zencastr. See https://zencastr.com/privacy-policy for more information.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 19min
The Macro Brief - Pricing tariff risks
With fresh US tariffs due to come into effect on 1 August, Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, looks at how markets are pricing in heightened uncertainty. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/H9vWhSrStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research

Jul 24, 2025 • 20min
Under the Banyan Tree - China EVs: cost, competition and karaoke machines
Fred Neumann sits down with Head of China Autos research Yuqian Ding to talk all things EV in China, from scale and competition to autonomous driving and tank turns. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DXgQnBtStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research
Jul 23, 2025 • 29min
Perspectives: Emerging Markets – new dynamics
Polina Kurdyavko, Head of BlueBay Emerging Markets, shares her expertise in navigating the complexities of emerging market investments. She highlights the unique risks and opportunities investors should consider. The discussion covers the impact of oil price volatility on different regions, contrasting Argentina’s promising outlook with Venezuela’s decline. Kurdyavko also delves into investment strategies that address market volatility and the importance of central bank policies, offering insights for those looking to diversify their portfolios in these dynamic markets.

Jul 18, 2025 • 15min
The Macro Brief – What bananas are telling us about the global economy
Against a backdrop of continuing uncertainty, James Pomeroy, Global Economist, explains whether the latest data – and the price of bananas - provide any clues about state of the economy.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/6dKvcRBStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research

Jul 17, 2025 • 19min
Under the Banyan Tree - The economists' guide to summer in Asia
Fred Neumann is joined by fellow Asia economists Erin Xin, Aris Dacanay and Justin Feng for a look at the key economic and political events coming up in the region in the next few months. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MNXDdMqStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research
Jul 16, 2025 • 23min
Perspectives: The Emerging Markets value proposition
Following an eventful first half, what does the future hold for Emerging Markets? Yerlan Syzdykov, Global Head of Emerging Markets, Amundi, joins HSBC’s Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, Dr Murat Ulgen, to discuss the widening gap between emerging market and developed market growth. They explore the key trends across equities and fixed income, the regions and local currency markets showing strength, and how Amundi is navigating the current landscape.Watch or listen to find out more.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Exchanges Conference in London on 17 June 2025.Read more about the GCC conference here https://www.business.hsbc.com/campaigns/hsbc-gulf-cooperation-council-conference-gccDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Jul 11, 2025 • 17min
The Macro Brief – The big, beautiful, US edition
Ryan Wang, US Economist, talks through the latest in the US – including “phase two” of tariffs, tax cuts and deficits, and the path of rate cuts. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DlDVjKMStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research

Jul 10, 2025 • 21min
Under the Banyan Tree - Hong Kong continues to evolve
With record-setting IPOs and more cash coming in from across the border, Fred Neumann sits down with Michelle Kwok and Erin Xin to talk about Hong Kong’s latest iteration as a world-leading centre for finance and beyond. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/CmkRdVMStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/campaigns/global-research

Jul 9, 2025 • 28min
Perspectives Trade and capital flows – emerging patterns
The global impacts of US trade policy and tariffs continue to ripple through the global economy. Renowned economist and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Brad Setser, joins Janet Henry, HSBC’s Global Chief Economist, to discuss the outcomes so far and the implications ahead. Their wide-ranging conversation also covers new patterns in investment allocations and trade flows, the impacts on the US dollar, China-US trade relations, and how Emerging Markets are faring.Watch or listen to find out more.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Exchanges Conference in London on 17 June 2025. Read more about the GCC conference here https://www.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/hsbc-gulf-cooperation-council-conference-gccDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Jul 4, 2025 • 14min
Under the Banyan Tree - Asia awaits Trump's call on tariffs
As President Trump's tariff deadline approaches, experts analyze the potential impacts on Asian economies like Vietnam and Japan. Discover how retailers are front-loading imports to beat rising costs, which may lead to a shipment slowdown later on. The conversation dives into the complexities of global supply chains and the strategies companies are using to navigate tariff challenges, including tariff arbitrage. It's a fascinating look at how international trade dynamics are shifting in the face of new economic pressures.