Recent Episodes

Episode 67: What are Credit Default Swaps and how did they contribute to the GFC?

Nov 19, 2019

This week Joel and Louis introduces Huw Davies the new Lead Investment Analyst and Trader at United Global Capital, formally of HSBC London, Deutsche Bank London and Morgan Stanley. In this episode we delve into Huw’s experience working within the Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivatives team at the pinnacle of the Credit Default Swaps (CDS) market right before the GFC in 2008.

Episode 66: Financial update for 2019

Nov 6, 2019

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This week Joel and Louis give us a financial updated before releasing the UGC financial report. The Australian equity market finished in negative territory, the ASX400 down by 0.4%. The ASX200 has had a decent run for the year set for the best year to date performance. The total return for this year is 22%, coming off the back of a poor performance last year.

Episode 65: The break in the IPO market

Oct 29, 2019

This week Joel, Brett and Louis discuss the continual break in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market. Recently KKR group tried to bring another company to Australia but failed. Other failures include Retail Zoo, Betty's Burger and Boost Juice. What happened is the...