Episodes

  • In conversation with Winterflood Securities’ James Wood

    In conversation with Winterflood Securities’ James Wood
    Jan 9 2026
    Tavistock partner Simon Hudson sat down with Winterflood’s James Wood for an episode on Winterflood Securities’ leading role in market making in London. The discussion delves into Winterflood’s business and how it leverages its core activities to provide insights and funding options for corporate issuers, ahead of important changes affecting retail shareholder participation in fundraises and corporate bonds later in January.

    James demystifies the ‘dark arts’ of market-making for Tavistock’s clients, from the founding of ‘WINS’ by Brian Winterflood in the 1980s, to how the company uses proprietary technology today to provide constant liquidity to the London market, gathering huge amounts of data that provide an unrivalled picture of trading activity.
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    22 mins
  • In conversation with AI commentator, Amrish Shah (2)

    In conversation with AI commentator, Amrish Shah (2)
    Dec 19 2025
    Host Charles Vivian sits down with Amrish Shah - executive producer, AI commentator, and CEO of Proof of Concept, an innovative ed-tech masterclass platform helping creatives and professionals in the film and entertainment industry level up their skills for the AI age.

    Charles and Amrish explore how the AI landscape has shifted in the last few months and why it’s something business leaders can no longer ignore.
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    15 mins
  • Market Share with David Smith, economics editor of The Sunday Times

    Market Share with David Smith, economics editor of The Sunday Times
    Dec 5 2025
    Tavistock's David Cracknell welcomes David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times, to host a special post-budget podcast.
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    46 mins
  • In conversation with AI commentator, Amrish Shah (1)

    In conversation with AI commentator, Amrish Shah (1)
    Oct 10 2025
    Host Charles Vivian sits down with Amrish Shah - executive producer, AI commentator, and CEO of Proof of Concept, an innovative ed-tech masterclass platform helping creatives and professionals in the film and entertainment industry level up their skills for the AI age.

    Charles and Amrish discuss the fast-evolving role of AI in communications, unpacking the latest breakthroughs and creative opportunities shaping how we connect and tell stories, as well as the importance of staying authentic and why curiosity is key.
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    19 mins
  • In conversation with former investment editor, Lawrence Gosling

    In conversation with former investment editor, Lawrence Gosling
    Jun 9 2025
    In this episode, Henry Adefope is joined by Lawrence Gosling, former investment editor and current head of communications at Artemis Investment Management.

    Lawrence shares insights on how the investment landscape has evolved since he began his career in the City. He also reflects on the contrasts between working in journalism and communications, as well as revealing some of his personal investment strategies.
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    26 mins
  • In conversation with financial markets trader, Garth Mackenzie

    In conversation with financial markets trader, Garth Mackenzie
    May 22 2025
    In this episode, Tavistock director Gareth Tredway is joined by Garth Mackenzie, seasoned financial markets trader, accomplished technical analyst and founder of Traders Corner.

    Key discussion points include:
    • Boom and bust – the most defining story of Garth’s career as a derivatives trader
    • Risk management and the importance of resisting human nature
    • Building a trading playbook – matching strategy to personality and sticking to your rules
    • The value of being a good loser and the most common mistakes from retail traders
    • Do all traders drive Lamborghinis? – the problem of misleading marketing
    • “The bull climbs up the stairs and the bear jumps out the window” – the meaning behind bear and bull markets
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    36 mins
  • In conversation with Tavistock financial services director, Kuba Stawiski

    In conversation with Tavistock financial services director, Kuba Stawiski
    Mar 6 2025
    In this episode, Tara Vivian-Neal sits down with Kuba Stawiski, a director at Tavistock with a decade of experience in communications.

    Kuba shares insights into his career journey and the expertise he brings to our financial services team. He and Tara also explore the rewards of working in PR, along with the nuances of crafting and translating impactful messages.
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    15 mins
  • Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing (7)

    Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing (7)
    Feb 13 2025
    David Cracknell and James Laing meet for the fourth episode of Market Share, dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day.

    This episode covers President Trump’s tariff war, the status of gold prices, DeepSeek AI and the polarisation of DEI and ESG, among much more.

    James and David’s book recommendations are below:

    Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio (published 2018)

    How to Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication by Tom Mustill (published 2022)

    The Hip-Hop MBA: Lessons in Cut-Throat Capitalism from Rap’s Moguls by Nels Abbey (published 2024)
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    22 mins