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Latest Episodes
Women on the board
We consider how the proportion of women on the boards of major companies and institutions might impact financial performance and examine research that suggests companies with more women in key executive roles actually enjoy…
E-commerce: the winners and losers
As global shoppers go from streets and shopping centres to online outlets, our panel of international experts explains the winners and losers of e-commerce. We ask if it’s a threat to overall corporate profits…
Hedge funds
After a decade of strong growth in the hedge-fund industry there are signs that the golden era of this alternative investment vehicle is drawing to a close. But what’s caused this uncertainty and what…
Oncology Impact Fund
This week we’re exploring UBS’s groundbreaking Oncology Impact Fund, an impact-investing initiative aimed at developing cancer treatments that has raised close to $500m (€440m). We will hear from analysts and experts across UBS –…
Why should I retire?
The idea of old age has shifted as people are living longer. We travel the world to gauge how views have changed and learn that retirement is not the same as old age.
China property: boom or bust
UBS analysts and global experts assess China’s messy property market. We dig into the volatility and ask about the implications – of boom or bust – for China and the rest of the world.
The world’s currency
This week we look at the performance of the US dollar and explore whether an easing in its strength could mark a turning point for commodities and emerging markets. We consider how Europe might…
US inflation
This week we look to the US and do some number crunching on inflation. It’s been rising for a few months now so is this a sign that the Fed is a bit behind…
Brazil
We take the temperature of Brazil’s turbulent political scene and gauge its impact on the economy. We mull over the key considerations for local and global investors and discuss potential developments that could influence…
Annie Leibovitz
In a very special edition of the programme we visit the San Francisco leg of the travelling exhibition of Annie Leibovitz’s ‘Women: New Portraits’. Launching there this week was Women on Women, a series…
