" Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards ." — Søren Kierkegaard Graduates and their families are currently navigating the competitive environment for graduate jobs. According to the numbers I have seen in the UK and the US, the ratios of graduates to jobs is currently higher than normal and the environment has weakened over the last 3 years. If you are facing this situation, this blog is for you. I've had the enormous privilege with my co-host S

“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.” — George Orwell If there is one reason (and if you are an investor, I hope there will be more than one) to listen to the CIO Chair podcasts, it is to hear credible people straight talking. There is irony that straight talking is a 'selling point', but it was an insight to me, that those who make big decisions speak more precisely than those

“The reality is I'm an investor. My job really is about looking after the team that's delivering investment advice and investment management to the pension fund. People, investments, long-term strategy, engaging with the client and keeping the show on the road. Making sure that we're a well run business that will keep the FCA happy as well as our members.” - Simon Pilcher Well here it is. Five great episodes; one more left in this series, and some great guests shaping up for

Podcasts are like Marmite. If you mention the word to someone, either their eyes glaze over and they try to fake an urgent call, or you see Disneyland-like excitement. I am firmly in the latter category. Whilst they remain free (for now), I believe that podcasts are an incredible and accessible way to hear some of the best summaries and more fringe opinions out there. The formats are so broad. They can range from under to ten minutes to over three hours and are not subject t