Max Rofagha, Founder and CEO of Finimize, joins host Richard Dunbar in the latest episode of the Investment IQ Podcast series. Max and Richard discuss the history of Finimize, how it can tackle the information asymmetry between institutional and retail investors, and how Finimize and abrdn can work together to create a powerhouse for investing information and research. The discussion also touches on the global problem of financial literacy and how ‘learning by doing’ may be part of the answer. This podcast was recorded in July 2022.

In the latest edition of the Investment IQ podcast series, Devan Kaloo and Abby Glennie discuss the current investment environment for equity managers, given both weakness in equity markets globally and the considerable divergence between and within them. Topics covered include the value/growth debate, how mid and small caps might cope in this more challenging macro and market environment, ESG, and China and the broader emerging market complex. Quite a mix. As usual, Richard Dunbar is your host. This podcast was recorded in June 2022.

This podcast was recorded in May 2022, at a time where commodities have been front of mind across all asset classes. Significant moves seen in the commodities themselves, but also driving inflation expectations and therefore bond markets and driving sectors within equity markets. Food and energy prices are driving the cost-of-living debate and both are leading to pressure on politicians and governments. Add the implications of the tragedy in Ukraine and we have a rather complex current cocktail. Richard Dunbar discusses these complexities with Sree Kochugovindan and Bob Minter in the latest edition of the Investment IQ podcast series.