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We’re delighted to bring you episode two of our new Women in Sustainability podcast series. The series, designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women working in the field of sustainability.The second episode, facilitated by your host Tonia Plakhotniuk, includes two more exceptional women:Nadia Nikolova, Managing Director, Lead Portfolio Manager in Developing Finance and Impact Credit, Allianz Global InvestorsKatherine Stodulka, Partner, SYSTEMIQTo g...

With so much conflict happening around the world, what should businesses focus on? In this episode John Briggs and NatWest International Advisor Scott Livingstone analyse the conflict in Gaza and discuss the wider context of the Middle East. In a US election year, President Biden is facing pressure over other geopolitical issues, including from China and Ukraine. Finally, they predict what else may happen as we progress through 2024. NB: This was recorded on 6 March 2...

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), we’re delighted to launch our new Women in Sustainability podcast series. The series, dedicated to women working in the field of sustainability, is inspired by the aims of IWD, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.In our first episode, Tonia Plakhotniuk interviews three exceptional women who work on advancing sustainability at NatWest:• Caroline Haas, Head of Global Climate and ESG Capital Markets• ...

Geopolitical risk has risen sharply over the past year – and in recent months concerns have intensified around the prospect for further escalation across a range of geographies and dimensions. Our International Advisor and geopolitics expert Scott Livingstone, Co-Head of G10 FX Strategy Brian Daingerfield, and Global Head of Global Head of Economics & Markets Strategy John Briggs discuss the recent conflict in Israel, the effects on trade of ongoing flashpoints, and whether new geopolitic...

As we look ahead to a year marked by slow economic growth, lower rates and (hopefully) inflation, the path forward for companies is far from certain. Will lower interest rates spur more capital expenditure? Or, might firms wish to review their investment plans until the fortunes of the world economy are better known? Our Head of Debt & Financing Solutions Carla Floyd, Head of Global Economics Ross Walker, Head of Non-Dollar Rates Strategy Imogen Bachra, and Head of G10 FX Strategy EMEA Pa...

The resilience of markets and financial institutions was tested at various times throughout 2023, raising concerns about the health of the global financial system. Will those concerns persist in the year ahead? Our Head of Primary Capital Markets James Tayler, Head of Non-Dollar Rates Strategy Imogen Bachra, and US Rates Strategist Jan Nevruzi discuss central bank strategies in the US, UK and Europe, and share their views on the potential implications for the banking sector and for fundraisin...