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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.
Latest episodes

Dec 13, 2024 • 15min
The Macro Brief – Why investors are turning more cautious on EM assets
Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, talks with Piers Butler about the concerns of emerging market investors as they head into 2025. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/XfqHMGp. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2024 • 19min
Under the Banyan Tree - Anomaly economy: Japan
Fred Neumann is joined by Asia Economist Jun Takazawa to discuss what makes Japan's economy unique, from counter-cyclical interest rates to demographics and a changing psychology on inflation. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/xVvCMdD. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2024 • 15min
The Macro Brief – The cyber safety net
With cyber attacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, Stephen Bersey, Head of US Technology Research, assesses the fast-growing cybersecurity sector – and offers some tips to stay safe online. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/qmbTrnb. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024 • 18min
Under the Banyan Tree - A different take on commodities
With moves in commodities largely chalked up to the 'Trump trade', Fred Neumann asks Chief Economist for Global Commodities, Paul Bloxham, if there's more to the story that just US policy. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/tQGNtVQ. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2024 • 12min
The Macro Brief – The dollar bubble inflates
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research at HSBC, delves into the surprising resilience of the U.S. dollar and its potential for further strengthening against G10 currencies. He examines the impact of political events and economic challenges from regions like China and the eurozone. Paul discusses how recent tariff proposals have caused notable shifts in currency values, particularly the Canadian dollar and the peso. Additionally, he highlights the increasing role of AI in financial market analysis, reshaping how economists approach currency forecasting.

Nov 28, 2024 • 16min
Under the Banyan Tree - Asian FX and the strong USD
Joey Chew, Head of Asian FX Research at HSBC in Singapore, dives into the intricate world of Asian currencies impacted by a strong U.S. dollar. He discusses significant declines in 2023 and the future stability of currencies by 2025. The conversation highlights how U.S. economic data and local policies shape Asian FX dynamics, along with the pivotal roles of the Chinese renminbi and the Japanese yen. Chew emphasizes the interconnectedness of these currencies and the need for strategists to remain vigilant amid market volatility.

Nov 27, 2024 • 20min
SustainabilityTalks: Exploring with Google Cloud, the role and challenges of Big Tech in the energy transition
In this episode of our SustainabilityTalks podcast series, the discussion revolves around growing energy consumption, the challenge of moving toward carbon free energy data centres, and the latest innovations in climate technologies. Hear more about how AI could help drive climate change mitigation and adaptation, and how banks and tech companies can partner to support the emergence of new technologies. Listen as Patrick Kondarjian, Global Head of Sustainability Markets & Securities Services HSBC, discusses with Justin Keeble, Managing Director for Global Sustainability at Google Cloud, the role of technology and innovation to help enable the transition, and the challenges associated with the rise of energy hungry AI and data centres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2024 • 14min
The Macro Brief – Earnings learnings
Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, outlines what our AI-driven analysis of earnings call transcripts tells us about the key themes in this reporting season. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MprXJBW. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2024 • 14min
Under the Banyan Tree - India: What's growing, what's not?
Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann are joined by Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari to discuss her latest deep dive into the state of growth across the Indian economy. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/FvjHlKS. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 12min
The Macro Brief – Europe's opportunities
With Europe’s economy having lagged the US’s for decades, Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, explains why there are reasons to be more optimistic over the longer term. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/jmPQNCJ. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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