In this episode, we delve into the complexities of fraud prevention and security in the evolving world of payments. Join Mike Frost, Product Solutions Director with Trust and Safety at J.P. Morgan, and his colleague Vince Meluzio, Product Solutions Director, as they explore innovative strategies to combat fraud. Discover the challenges businesses face in maintaining security while providing seamless payment experiences and learn about the latest technological advancements, including AI and deepf...
Mar 14, 2025•18 min•Ep. 281
In this episode, host Amaury Guzman from the Leveraged Finance desk is joined by Kevin Foley, global head of Capital Markets, to discuss key insights from the 30th annual Global Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami. Together, they explore the current market sentiment and delve into the impact of tariffs, inflation and regulatory changes on the financial landscape. They also discuss the resurgence of M&A activity and J.P. Morgan's increased commitment to direct lending. This episode was reco...
Mar 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 280
In this episode, John Schlegel, head of Global Positioning Intelligence at J.P. Morgan, sits down with Andrew Tyler, head of the Global Market Intelligence team, to discuss the current state of the U.S. equity markets amid recent fluctuations. They examine the underlying factors contributing to the recent drawdown, including macroeconomic data, trade policy uncertainties and valuation concerns. The conversation also explores potential sector opportunities, the impact of international equities an...
Mar 04, 2025•14 min•Ep. 279
In this episode, host Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure team and senior rates trader Roxane Blanc delve into one of the most pressing market structure themes: EMIR 3.0. They explore the implications of the new EU clearing rules on euro derivatives, liquidity and trading strategies across Europe. With the active account requirement front-and-center, they discuss the operational and representativeness requirements, and the strategic decisions firms face as they prepare for the June impl...
Feb 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 278
In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, chats with Andrew Howard, head of Sustainable Investing at Schroders Asset Management. They discuss the recent drivers of sustainable investing -- from a regulatory, industry concentration, macro landscape, and data availability perspective. They also explore changes in underlying sustainability risks facing the economy, and how these trends can be incorporated into the underlying investment thesis. This e...
Feb 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 277
In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, sits down with Rui Fernandes, global head of Markets Trading Structuring at J.P. Morgan, to explore the evolution of the trading and structuring businesses. They delve into the key drivers of success including innovation, customization at scale and platform interoperability. They also touch on the rise of multi-asset investing, the impact of AI on product design and the importance of staying attuned to clien...
Feb 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 276
In this episode, Amaury Guzman from J.P. Morgan's Leveraged Finance desk is joined by Dan Pombo, head of the Restructuring and Debt Advisory Practice at J.P. Morgan. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of debt restructuring, focusing on recent trends and challenges in the market. Learn more about the rise of out-of-court restructurings, the impact of permissive covenants, the shifting dynamics between loan and bond markets, and more. This episode was recorded on February 10, 2025. This...
Feb 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 275
In this episode, the team delves into the risk and reward dynamics of U.S. equities compared to the rest of the world, following the recent comparative underperformance from the U.S. They discuss recent investor flows and positioning, and whether the recent underperformance in U.S. equities presents a “buy the dip” opportunity. They also touch on the macroeconomic environment, corporate earnings and geopolitical factors, assessing how these elements impact U.S. exceptionalism relative to Europe ...
Feb 14, 2025•13 min•Ep. 274
In this episode, Patrick Whelan, head of FICC Digital Markets at J.P. Morgan, and Gergana Thiel, Global co-head of Macro Sales, delve into the latest insights from J.P. Morgan's annual e-Trading survey. Discover the key themes and predictions shaping the future of trading, including the impact of inflation and tariffs, the role of AI and machine learning, and the importance of real-time data. Tune in on the evolving landscape of electronic trading, with 100% of survey respondents anticipating gr...
Feb 11, 2025•11 min•Ep. 273
Join Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. Economist, and Lauren Brice from the U.S. Rates Sales team, as they delve into the January jobs report. Discover key insights and implications for the labor market, including job growth trends, unemployment rate shifts and the impact of recent weather events. Lauren and Mike also discuss the potential effects of immigration policies and tariff developments on economic sentiment and inflation expectations. How might these factors influence the Fed's futu...
Feb 07, 2025•9 min•Ep. 272
Join host Louise Bennetts, head of J.P. Morgan's board advisory team in EMEA, as she delves into the European dealmaking outlook for 2025. In this insightful episode, Louise is joined by Conor Hillery, Deputy CEO and head of Investment Banking for EMEA, to explore the factors driving a resurgence in dealmaking across EMEA. Despite the geopolitical and economic uncertainties of 2024, the dealmaking landscape has shown remarkable resilience. Conor shares his expert insights on the key drivers behi...
Feb 04, 2025•16 min•Ep. 271
In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, host Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure team engages in an insightful discussion with Clare Witts, head of Equity APAC Market Structure. They delve into the evolving trading landscape across Asia's fixed income, FX, and equities markets. They also explore the significant regulatory changes and execution trends impacting both developed and emerging markets, with a particular focus on Japan, Korea and India. Meridy and Clare highlight the on...
Jan 28, 2025•14 min•Ep. 270
In this episode, Federico Manicardi, Head of International Market Intelligence, and Victoria Campos, a team member, delve into the risk and reward dynamics for European equities following a robust year-to-date rally (with SXXP and SX5E indices up 5-7% YTD and 6-10% from November lows). They explore the factors driving this rally, from depressed technicals to stronger consumer data, while identifying sectors with the most favorable risk/reward profiles moving forward. The discussion also covers t...
Jan 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 269
In this episode, Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, engages in a compelling conversation with Amy Flikerski, Managing Director and head of the External Portfolio Management at CPP Investments. Delve into the intricacies of hedge fund management for both emerging and established hedge funds with a particular focus on how to approach CPP Investments – including team structure, the investment model and strategy preferences. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge...
Jan 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 268
In this episode, Sunny Potharaju from the Positioning Intelligence team is joined by John Schlegel, head of the Global Positioning Intelligence team at J.P. Morgan. Their discussion focuses on the strong performance of hedge funds, particularly in crowded stocks, and the potential for continued performance into 2025. John and Sunny examine the setup for U.S. equities, noting a possible upcoming "buy the dip" opportunity, while acknowledging a more uncertain medium-term outlook. The episode concl...
Jan 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 267
In this episode, hosts Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory, and Evan Junek, Global Head of Corporate Finance Advisory, explore the insights from J.P. Morgan’s 2025 Corporate Compass report. They highlight key economic trends and opportunities, examining the effects of global political shifts, anticipated growth and inflation, and the transformative potential of AI. The discussion also covers the impact of deregulation on smaller companies and M&A activity. Additionally, they ...
Jan 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 266
In this episode, Fabio Bassi, head of Cross-Asset Strategy, hosts a comprehensive discussion with J.P. Morgan Research experts on the market and economic outlook for 2025. With a focus on inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and policy changes, the team provides insights into the expected trends in equities, currencies, commodities and more. 0:51 - Hussein Malik, head of Global Research 2:04 - Bruce Kasman, chief global economist 5:54 - Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, head of Global Market Strategy 10:36 -...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 265
In this episode, we hear from Chris Pulman, head of Macro Research and Chief Economist at Balyasny Asset Management. Chris discusses the role of Macro Research and Economics in creating value within the investment process; use of data, models, tech systems and generative AI within the macroeconomic space; the benefits of marrying fundamental expertise with technological processes; and the skillsets required to excel in this area. Chris is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Asset...
Dec 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 264
Join host Amaury Guzman and Kevin Foley, Global Head of Capital Markets, as they dive into the 2024 market surprises, implications from the U.S. election, and what lies ahead for global capital markets in 2025. Discover insights on refinancing trends, M&A activity, and the opportunities and challenges that could shape the capital markets landscape. Plus, get a sneak peek at the themes to watch at J.P. Morgan's upcoming 30th Global Leveraged Finance Conference. This episode was recorded on De...
Dec 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 263
In this episode, we hear from Debora Kantt, head of Corporate Futurism at J.P. Morgan. Debora discusses the importance of thinking ‘Future Back’, in overcoming behavioral biases and training the human brain to think in a non-linear way. She also provides examples of ‘weak signals’, or seeds of future trends, across the biocomputing and affective computing fields. Debora is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. Shownotes: To learn more about ...
Dec 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 262
In this episode we hear from Elaina Elzinga, Principal and Head of Active Manager Selection at Wellcome Trust. Elaina runs through portfolio construction when spanning investments from HFs to LOs to real assets, how use of data and AI in the investment space influences allocation decisions, and how these longer term investment goals interplay with Wellcome Trust’s mission and purpose. Elaina is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. To learn ...
Nov 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 261
In this episode, the Data Assets & Alpha Group review recent U.S. equity strength and discuss the potential for a further rally into year-end. They discuss implications of the U.S. elections, recent macro and micro data and sectors which look to offer better risk / reward. They also discuss the relative underperformance of European equities and the risk / reward in China. Andrew Tyler, head of Global Market Intelligence, and Federico Manicardi, head of International Market Intelligence, are ...
Nov 19, 2024•13 min•Ep. 260
In this episode of Research Recap, chair of Global Research Joyce Chang and chief economist Bruce Kasman discuss the economic and geopolitical implications of a second Trump presidency. They discuss how Trump 2.0 could impact U.S. growth and inflation, while also considering the broader global effects, particularly around international trade and tariffs. How might these policies play out on the global stage? This episode was recorded on November 12, 2024. This communication is provided for infor...
Nov 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 259
In this episode, we hear from Deepak Maharaj, Head of Equities and Cross Asset QIS Structuring at J.P. Morgan. Deepak discusses the rapid development of Equities QIS strategies - from the technology enhancements to the use of LLMs in product development - and where this space is likely to evolve in future. Deepak is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. Shownotes: To learn more about the Data Assets & Alpha Group: https://www.jpmorgan.co...
Nov 12, 2024•12 min•Ep. 258
As electronic trading continues to expand across asset classes, how has this shaped the way market risk is hedged? Do market makers hedge risk differently from buy-side market participants? Kate Finlayson from the FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy team is joined by Eddie Wen, Global Head of Digital Markets and Chi Nzelu, Global Head of FICC eTrading, to discuss changes in the hedging of market risk, the impact of network centric eTrading and how emerging technology continues to shap...
Nov 07, 2024•10 min•Ep. 257
Dive into the world of early-stage hedge fund investing with Kumar Panja, EMEA Head of Capital Advisory Group and Sam Diedrich, Managing Director and Head of Absolute Return at Partners Capital Investment Group. Uncover strategies for emerging managers, the power of SMAs, and the art of probabilistic thinking. Perfect for aspiring managers and savvy investors seeking a competitive edge. This episode was recorded on July 16, 2024. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect th...
Nov 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 256
Explore the latest insights from the U.S. employment report in this episode of Research Recap on J.P. Morgan's Making Sense podcast. Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Market Strategy, teams up with Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, to dissect the October employment data and its implications for the economy and the Federal Reserve. With a disappointing gain in non-farm jobs and the impact of hurricanes and strikes still uncertain, the duo analyzes the broader signals from the labor market, wa...
Nov 01, 2024•8 min•Ep. 255
As innovation in the fixed income landscape continues to evolve, Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy team is joined by Matt Legg, Global Head of Delta One & ETF Sales, and Julie Abbett, Head of US ETF Sales for Equities and Credit, to discuss the role of ETFs in fixed income, the rise of ETF options, European and U.S. markets, and more. This episode was recorded on October 22, 2024 The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of ...
Oct 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 254
What’s behind the ETF market’s dramatic growth and what are the trends to watch? Join Bram Kaplan, head of Americas Equity Derivatives Strategy, to find out. Bram sits down with Tom Salopek from Cross Asset Strategy to explore the surge in ETF popularity, the move from active to passive funds and the impact of the economy on investor flows. Plus, could there be a replay of 2018’s “Volmageddon”? Find out more in the ETF market guide from J.P. Morgan Research. This episode was recorded on October ...
Oct 25, 2024•14 min•Ep. 253
Get insights from the J.P. Morgan Tech Stars Conference in London. Join Katharina Ochs from the EMEA Equity Capital Markets team as she chats with Aloke Gupte, Co-Head of International Equity Capital Markets, and Matt Gehl, Co-Head of EMEA Technology Investment Banking. They explore the tech industry's outlook into 2025, focusing on rising US interest in European companies, the state of the tech IPO market, and the recovery of private capital deals. This episode was recored on October 17, 2024. ...
Oct 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 252
