Why Invest?
In this award winning podcast, a team of hosts from Waverton are joined by a variety of guests to get under the bonnet of investment-related topics. From deep dives across the full spectrum of asset classes and regions, to broader themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurism, this podcast aims to demystify the worlds of finance, investment and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The this episode of Waverton’s Why Invest? podcast, host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Bob Brackett, Head of Americas Energy Transition and Managing Director Senior/Research Analyst at Bernstein, covering Global Metals & Mining. The discussion explores the critical role of commodities in the global economy, the evoluti
The latest episode of Why Invest? host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Jennifer Fisher, Head of Equities and Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of Federated Hermes Limited. The discussion explores the evolution of responsible investing, sustainable finance, and the industry's approach to ESG. They touch on the rise of passive investing
In this episode, hosts Tom Saville and Alexandra Buchan-Heelas are joined by Ben Stafford, CEO of Regenerate Asset Management, an impact manager specialising in private markets, with a focus on regenerative agriculture and natural capital. Ben shares his journey from renewable energy to impact investing in agriculture,
In our first episode of 2025, host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Brendan Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of NuWave, a trailblazing alcohol-free beer brand. The conversation dives into the innovation behind NuWave, a beer that’s not only alcohol-free but also mood-enhancing, thanks to adaptogenic botanicals. Brendan discuss
To close out 2024, we welcome the acclaimed financial journalist, John Authers. With over 30 years of experience at the Financial Times and Bloomberg, John shares his expert insights on the year, including the resilience of the U.S. economy, the evolving battle against inflation, and the growing influence of geopolitic
In this episode, Luke Hyde-Smith interviews Alister Hibbert, Fund Manager and Head of BlackRock’s Strategic Equity Team, to explore his career journey, investment philosophy, and insights on the evolving equity landscape. Alister shares what sparked his passion for investing, the lessons he learned from influential men