• 120: Conflicts of Interest | Seminar

  • Dec 3 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
  • Podcast

120: Conflicts of Interest | Seminar

  • Summary

  • Team Introductions and Tackling Conflicts of Interest in Financial Services

    In this episode, Josh begins by introducing various team members from Verecan Capital Management, sharing unique tidbits about each person. Following the introductions, portfolio managers Devin Cattelan and Colin White present on conflicts of interest within the financial services industry. The session covers topics like market updates, misleading financial advice, and the importance of integrity and fiduciary responsibility. The presenters share examples of good news stories, the impact of politics on markets, and the risks of do-it-yourself investing.

    They also discuss the challenges related to financial products designed to sell rather than perform, and the cultural and operational philosophy at Verecan that aims to eliminate conflicts of interest. The session ends with a Q&A, focusing on company policies, future plans, and how Verecan maintains its client-first approach.

    00:00 Team Introductions with Fun Facts
    04:15 Market Update and Good News
    13:52 Conflicts of Interest in Financial Services
    19:54 Real-World Examples of Conflicts
    33:03 Product Design and Sales Culture
    43:25 DIY Investing Pitfalls
    45:38 Robinhood and GameStop: A Conflict of Interest
    46:27 The Problem with Financial Titles
    47:57 Investment Advisor vs. Portfolio Manager
    53:57 TD Bank's Historic Fine and Corporate Governance
    59:40 Verecan's Unique Business Model
    01:02:43 Q&A Session: Industry Insights and Practices
    01:13:52 Concluding Remarks and Final Questions

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