Making Sense

Apr 10 2025 295 ep. 17 mins 221
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“Making Sense,” the podcast channel from J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank, brings you views and analysis from the Investment Banking, Markets and Research businesses. In each episode, experts discuss the latest market outlooks, trends and developments impacting our complex global economy. Subscribe now for insights that will help you navigate the world we live in.

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Leveraged finance trends: ‘Be ready to be nimble’

Apr 10 2025 22 mins  
In this episode, Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, head of Leveraged Finance for EMEA, talks with Ben Thompson, head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, and Natalie Day Netter, head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Syndicate. They discuss the latest developments in the EMEA leveraged debt landscape, including historic market moves, changing investor behavior, and expectations for the r

Trading Insights: How the Bank of England harnesses AI and data

Apr 08 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of J.P. Morgan’s Data Assets and Alpha Group and James Benford, chief data officer at the Bank of England, discuss the potential for data and AI to transform decision-making both at the Bank of England and across the finance industry more widely. They also discuss the impact of generative AI on market efficiency and financial stability, the b

Jobs, tariffs and the Fed: Recapping the March US employment report

Apr 04 2025 9 mins  
In this episode, Lauren Brice from the U.S. Rates Sales team and Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. economist, unpack the key takeaways from the March U.S. jobs report and explore the economic path ahead. Lauren and Mike discuss the favorable numbers, the impact of immigration policies on labor market growth and the divergence between hard data and sentiment data. They also tack

Navigating the future of sustainable finance

Apr 01 2025 13 mins  
In this episode, Roshan Ahmad, global head of sovereign advisory, sits down with Arsalan Mahtafar, head of the Development Finance Institution (DFI) to discuss insights from the Annual DFI Report. Discover how the development finance landscape is changing, and the DFI’s role in mobilizing $5.6 billion of capital. Arsalan shares insights on expanding into high-income jurisdictions

Payments Unbound: The future of connected car payments

Mar 31 2025 20 mins  
In this episode of Making Sense, we delve into the transformative world of in-car payment solutions. Join Bal Ahir, global head of Mobility Payment Solutions, and Abdullah Pandit, Product Strategy and Global Partnerships lead, as they explore the future of connected cars and how they are revolutionizing the way we think about payments on the go. Discover the opportunities and chall

Payments Unbound: Electric vehicles and the energy ecosystem

Mar 27 2025 19 mins  
In this episode of Making Sense, Bal Ahir, global head of Mobility Payment Solutions, and Suela Rossberg, EMEA head of Payments for Energy, Power and Renewables, explore the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles and their impact on the energy ecosystem. From the increasing demand for electricity to the role of smart energy solutions, discover how electric vehicles are res

Trading Insights: A structural shift in European geopolitics

Mar 21 2025 22 mins  
In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group, and Lauren Anderson, head of Government Relations for EMEA, discuss the global geopolitical backdrop following a record elections year. They then dive into Europe, given the sharp outperformance of European equities year to date, addressing the extent to which geopolitical, fiscal, defense and growth developm

Is the gender pay gap closing?

Mar 17 2025 18 mins  
In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s “Making Sense,” Joyce Chang is joined by Sam Saperstein and Chi Mac to discuss the eighth annual report on gender parity, highlighting record-high female labor force participation, the gender pay gap and women’s representation in leadership roles. Learn about the challenges women face in the workforce and effective policies to tackle them, s

Payments Unbound: Tackling fraud in a digital world

Mar 13 2025 17 mins  
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

30 years of growth: Insights from J.P. Morgan's Global Leveraged Finance Conference

Mar 10 2025 12 mins  
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 discus