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Finance Forward

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -

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

Q2 2023 – Approaching the Peak

July 27, 2023 14:40 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

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

Global Discord: A Conversation with Paul Tucker

April 12, 2023 16:32 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

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.

RockCreek Conversations: Kristen Fortney

March 29, 2023 20:55 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

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 health-span and address chronic diseases.

The Global Economy After SVB and Credit Suisse

March 23, 2023 00:16 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

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 President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors and professor at the University of Michigan. Moderated by RockCreek Senior Global Strategist Caroline Atkinson, the discussion focused on the global economy ...

RockCreek Conversations: Nasir Qadree

February 17, 2023 16:23 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

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

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

July 26, 2020 23:24 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

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 the crisis. Join the conversation with hosts Afsaneh Beschloss and Caroline Atkinson.

Nellie Liang on where the Federal Reserve Fits into the Recovery

July 19, 2020 23:14 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MB

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 the conversation with hosts Afsaneh Beschloss and Caroline Atkinson.

Looking at the Risks and Preparing for a Better Normal

July 05, 2020 19:06 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

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 better-paid jobs for the future. Apprenticeship programs and affordable education will provide better opportunities for more people as we emerge from the pandemic. Join the conversation with hosts Afsaneh ...

Dr. Alan Greenspan weighs reopening risks.

May 18, 2020 02:14 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

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.

Laurence Boone on post-confinement Europe

April 27, 2020 11:35 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

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

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

April 20, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

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.

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

April 08, 2020 13:52 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

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 hosts Afsaneh Beschloss and Caroline Atkinson try to make sense of it all. Read the TRANSCRIPT

Navigating the Global Pandemic

March 28, 2020 16:43 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

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 hosts: RockCreek CEO, founder and entrepreneur Afsaneh Beschloss, and economist Caroline Atkinson, who tackled financial crises in the Obama White House and the International Monetary Fund. TRANSCRIPT

Economic Implications of a Public Health Crisis

March 12, 2020 03:49 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

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 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 wi...

Women's Day 2020

March 11, 2020 20:45 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

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 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 economi...