Crafting Capital

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Crafting Capital

Each episode explores key areas of transformation, from changing market dynamics to debunking market myths. With insights from top industry executives across banking and finance, Crafting Capital reveals the challenges and emerging opportunities influencing investors, businesses and the broader financial ecosystem. Hosted by Phillipa Leighton-Jones, Senior Vice President, The Trust.

Episodes

  1. MAR 3

    The Venture Capital Playbook

    Private markets are rewriting the rules of finance. Companies are staying private longer, secondary markets are thriving and sovereign wealth funds and family offices are reshaping capital flows. At the same time, AI-driven innovation is moving from hype to reality, disrupting entire industries. Ben McLean, head of venture capital at UBS, and Alex Gurevich, managing director at Javelin Venture Partners join host Brian Kamenetzky to explore how today’s private market leaders are adapting to an investment landscape that’s evolving faster than ever and what this means for the future of venture investing.

    19 min

  2. FEB 17

    Sustainability Unpacked: Misconceptions, Markets and a Path Forward

    Contrary to common misconceptions, private equity is well-suited to drive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as shareholders. With longer holding periods, freedom from the short-term pressures of public markets and reduced exposure to political noise, private markets are primed to integrate differentiated ESG strategies that align with sustainable growth, profitability and resilience. In this episode, Laurent Bouvier and Therése Lennehag, two of UBS’s leading voices in ESG Advisory, join us to explore why now is the time to rethink ESG and the crucial role private markets can play in advancing it further.

    23 min

  3. FEB 7

    Alternative Asset Managers and Investment Banks: Partners or Rivals?

    As private equity continues to expand – with many firms diversifying their portfolios beyond traditional means – how is the relationship with these alternative asset managers and investment banks shifting? Host Phillipa Leighton-Jones speaks with Simona Maellare, Global Co-Head of Alternative Capital at UBS and Robert Seminara, Partner and Head of Europe at Apollo to explore the evolving dynamics of private credit, capital markets and new opportunities in finance.

    14 min

  4. JAN 20

    The Story Behind the Equity Capital Markets Headlines

    The financial world has been buzzing with a familiar narrative: The IPO market is dead and companies are shutting the door on public listings. It's a catchy story, but is it true? Join Phillipa Leighton-Jones as she sits down with Gareth McCartney and Tommy Rueger, Global Co-Heads of Equity Capital Markets at UBS, and Maisa Badawy, Partner and Global Head of Capital Markets at Capital Group. From emerging market trends to the future of capital allocation, they unpack the real story behind the headlines.

    22 min
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

3.2
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Each episode explores key areas of transformation, from changing market dynamics to debunking market myths. With insights from top industry executives across banking and finance, Crafting Capital reveals the challenges and emerging opportunities influencing investors, businesses and the broader financial ecosystem. Hosted by Phillipa Leighton-Jones, Senior Vice President, The Trust.

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