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Finance Forward

by RockCreek

Untangle today's puzzle of finance, sustainable investing, gender, and politics with two expert women who will bring you insider insights with diverse perspectives. The hosts: RockCreek CEO, founder and entrepreneur Afsaneh Beschloss, formerly of Carlyle Group, World Bank, Shell, and J.P. Morgan, and economist Caroline Atkinson, who tackled financial crises in the Obama and Clinton White Houses and the IMF and was global head of policy at Google. They will seek out successful people of all genders and backgrounds who often fly under the radar. Don't miss this conversation at the forefront of today's financial world.

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Episodes

  1. Q2 2023 – Approaching the Peak

    RockCreek CEO Afsaneh Beschloss and Senior Global Strategist Caroline Atkinson discuss the key developments in Q2 and what investors should watch in Q3.

  2. Global Discord: A Conversation with Paul Tucker

    RockCreek Senior Global Strategist Caroline Atkinson speaks with former central banker Sir Paul Tucker about his latest book, Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order and what comes next for US-China relations, the global economy, bank supervision, and much more.

  3. RockCreek Conversations: Kristen Fortney

    Capping RockCreek's celebration of International Women's Month, Alifia Doriwala – CIO for Outsourced CIO portfolios – talks with scientist, entrepreneur, and innovator Kristen Fortney, co-founder and CIO of BioAge, about harnessing data to drive innovation in longevity medicine, increase...

  4. The Global Economy After SVB and Credit Suisse

    As part of RockCreek's celebration of International Women's Month, we welcomed two leading female economists for a timely discussion of global economic challenges: Carmen Reinhart, former World Bank Chief Economist and professor at Harvard University; and Betsey Stevenson, former member of...

  5. RockCreek Conversations: Nasir Qadree

    RockCreek Conversations: Nasir Qadree on his journey, Zeal Capital Partners, and championing inclusive investing.

  6. Pandemic and Work: Where does this leave Women in Finance?

    A big question now for women in finance is how to manage in the new economic reality. Who will have a part in it and who is in danger of being left behind. In the latest episode of Finance Forward, we talk to finance power player and former Goldman Sachs partner Lisa Shalett about learning from…

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  7. Nellie Liang on where the Federal Reserve Fits into the Recovery

    In this episode, Dr. Nellie Liang talks about what the Fed can and cannot do to support the economy through the pandemic and its eventual economic recovery. Liang is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and previously directed the Office of Financial Stability at the Federal Reserve. Join...

  8. Looking at the Risks and Preparing for a Better Normal

    Laura Tyson, Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School at the Berkeley Haas School of Business and former chair of the US President's Council of Economic Advisers, says economic recovery will depend on people having enough money to spend, with more government help in the near-term and...

  9. Dr. Alan Greenspan weighs reopening risks.

    Legendary former Federal Reserve Chair, Alan Greenspan, says it's imperative to follow the advice of medical experts as the path of the economy will depend on what happens to coronavirus. Join the conversation with hosts Afsaneh Beschloss and Caroline Atkinson.

  10. Laurence Boone on post-confinement Europe

    OECD Chief Economist Laurence Boone discusses what Europe's recovery could look like. Join the conversation with hosts Afsaneh Beschloss and Caroline Atkinson.

  11. What next for investors? Gillian Tett on investments, ethics and morality post COVID-19

    Award-winning journalist at the financial times, Gillian Tett says the global pandemic may prompt a total rethink of how investors and consumers choose to spend their money. Join the conversation with hosts Afsaneh Beschloss and Caroline Atkinson.

  12. Dr Peggy Hamburg on how to get the next phase right on Covid-19

    How did South Korea manage to mobilize mass testing before the US could even come up with a test that worked? Health workers in the US are now risking their lives treating patients without adequate protection. In this conversation, former FDA Commissioner under President Obama, Peggy Hamburg, and...

  13. Navigating the Global Pandemic

    Will the new bill -- price tag $2 trillion-plus -- ward off the worst of economic and financial collapse? Have Congress and the Federal Reserve learned the lessons of 2008 in their fight to respond to the pandemic? Don't miss this conversation at the forefront of today's financial world with…

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  14. Economic Implications of a Public Health Crisis

    Untangle today's puzzle of finance, sustainable investing, gender, and politics — in the world and in the workplace — with two expert women who will bring you insider insights with diverse perspectives. The hosts: RockCreek CEO, founder and entrepreneur Afsaneh Beschloss, formerly of Carlyle…

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  15. Women's Day 2020

    In honor of International Women's Week, RockCreek is launching our new podcast "Finance Forward" with a discussion on gender balance in financing. Untangle today's puzzle of finance, sustainable investing, gender, and politics — in the world and in the workplace — with two expert women who will...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Untangle today's puzzle of finance, sustainable investing, gender, and politics with two expert women who will bring you insider insights with diverse perspectives. The hosts: RockCreek CEO, founder and entrepreneur Afsaneh Beschloss, formerly of Carlyle Group, World Bank, Shell, and J.P. Morgan, and economist Caroline Atkinson, who tackled financial crises in the Obama and Clinton White Houses and the IMF and was global head of policy at Google. They will seek out successful people of all genders and backgrounds who often fly under the radar. Don't miss this conversation at the forefront of today's financial world.

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RockCreek

Produced by Bruce Edwards

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Untangle today's puzzle of finance, sustainable investing, gender, and politics with two expert women who will bring you insider insights with diverse perspectives. The hosts: RockCreek CEO, founder and entrepreneur Afsaneh Beschloss, formerly of Carlyle Group, World Bank, Shell, and J.P. Morgan,...

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