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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 53 MIN

David Murrin: Is World War 3 Already Here? What Every CFO Must Know About China, AI and Markets

from Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth · host Ademola Odewade, BSc., ACA, MBA | Fractional CFO | Financial Strategies Expert.

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsHow should CFOs and business leaders prepare for a world of rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change?In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, Ademola Odewade speaks with globally respected forecaster, investor, strategist and author David Murrin about the macroeconomic forces that could reshape financial leadership over the next decade.Drawing on decades of research into history, geopolitics and financial markets, David explains why understanding long-term cycles may be one of the greatest competitive advantages for today's finance leaders.Together, they explore how the changing balance of power between China and the West, artificial intelligence, global debt, market psychology and geopolitical risk could influence business strategy, capital allocation and organisational resilience.In this episode, you'll learn:Why geopolitical risk should be on every CFO's agendaHow the rise of China could reshape the global business landscapeWhy history often repeats itself in financial markets and world affairsHow market psychology influences investment decisions and economic cyclesWhat AI means for finance, productivity and competitive advantageHow leaders can build resilience during periods of uncertaintyWhy strategic thinking matters more than ever in a rapidly changing worldPractical insights for founders, CFOs, investors and senior executives navigating global disruptionGuest LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-murrin-06406820/Website: https://www.davidmurrin.co.uk/About Diary Of A CFODiary Of A CFO is ranked in the Global Top 3% on Listen Notes and features world-class conversations on finance, leadership, strategy, AI and business growth.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and share it with a colleague. Your support helps us continue bringing insights from some of the world's leading business minds.Power Your GrowthDiscover the AI, finance and productivity tools we use to build our global podcast ecosystem:https://kingdemspodcast.com/toolsExplore more episodes:https://kingdemspodcast.com

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsHow should CFOs and business leaders prepare for a world of rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change?In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, Ademola Odewade speaks with globally respected forecaster, investor, strategist and author David Murrin about the macroeconomic forces that could reshape financial leadership over the next decade.Drawing on decades of research into history, geopolitics and financial markets, David explains why understanding long-term cycles may be one of the greatest competitive advantages for today's finance leaders.Together, they explore how the changing balance of power between China and the West, artificial intelligence, global debt, market psychology and geopolitical risk could influence business strategy, capital allocation and organisational resilience.In this episode, you'll learn:Why geopolitical risk should be on every CFO's agendaHow the rise of China could reshape the global business landscapeWhy history often repeats itself in financial markets and world affairsHow market psychology influences investment decisions and economic cyclesWhat AI means for finance, productivity and competitive advantageHow leaders can build resilience during periods of uncertaintyWhy strategic thinking matters more than ever in a rapidly changing worldPractical insights for founders, CFOs, investors and senior executives navigating global disruptionGuest LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-murrin-06406820/Website: https://www.davidmurrin.co.uk/About Diary Of A CFODiary Of A CFO is ranked in the Global Top 3% on Listen Notes and features world-class conversations on finance, leadership, strategy, AI and business growth.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and share it with a colleague. Your support helps us continue bringing insights from some of the world's leading business minds.Power Your GrowthDiscover the AI, finance and productivity tools we use to build our global podcast ecosystem:https://kingdemspodcast.com/toolsExplore more episodes:https://kingdemspodcast.com

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