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A Long Time In Finance

Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins
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The long view of finance, markets and money as seen by two veteran City editors, Neil Collins and Jonathan Ford, presented in partnership with The Library of Mistakes.

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The publishing mogul Robert Maxwell lived a life shrouded in mystery that was ultimately capped by great disgrace. But was he an out and out villain, like Anthony Trollope's fictional swindler in The Way We Live Now, or a more nuanced and tragic figu... more

With Britain's economy mired in 1970s misery, we thought we'd brighten things up a bit. So this week we present the most 1970s story ever: the history of GREEN SHIELD STAMPS! Oldies will know, but for younger listeners, you collected them in books, k... more

Fred Goodwin led Royal Bank of Scotland to ruin and Britain to the brink of financial disaster. But who was the man they called Fred the Shred and how did he build RBS into (briefly) the world's largest bank? And how was he allowed to make such a com... more

QE or QT? The impact of these hangover expressions from another era is only now becoming apparent. Christopher Mahon of Columbia Threadneedle talks to Jonathan and Neil about how the Bank of England bought government stocks and sold them back at a lo... more

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Recent Guests

John Preston
Author of Maxwell's biography, The Fall
Episode: Britain's Melmotte? The Cautionary Tale of Robert Maxwell
Leigh Sparks
Professor of Retail Studies at the University of Stirling
University of Stirling
Episode: The Green Shield Stamp Story
Christopher Mahon
Senior Fund Manager at Columbia Threadneedle
Columbia Threadneedle
Episode: The Great QE Rip-off
Michael Dnes
Former civil servant at the Department for Transport, now head of transport policy at Stonehaven
Stonehaven
Episode: The Spiders That Ate Ebbsfleet
Ewan Gibbs
Lecturer in the economic and social history at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Making Plans for British Steel
Dan Todman
Historian and author of a two-volume social history of the Second World War, Britain's War
Episode: The Rearmament Pod: Lessons From Hard Times in the 1930s
James Barr
An author specializing in the Middle East and its historical carve-up after World War I.
Episode: Iraq, Minerals and the Art of the Deal
Duncan Weldon
An expert on economic history and former economic adviser
Episode: 1976: The Year Britain Went Bust
Wolfgang Munchau
German economic commentator and journalist, runs the Eurointelligence website
Eurointelligence
Episode: Why Germans Don't Do it Better

Hosts

Jonathan Ford
Co-host of the show, known for providing insights into finance, markets, and historical perspectives.
Neil Collins
Co-host of the show, providing commentary on financial issues and their historical context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Our top 10 favourite podcast - Mapogos Capital

    A Long time in finance is an enjoyable podcast. My team and I appreciate the depth of discussion and the humour behind it. We are certainly linking those insights with our private equity industry.

    Best wishes to you John & Neil

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adhurim Doci
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Bracing, combative

    Not just about finance - much more wide ranging than that. And I am loving the more historical approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StarlightRater
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Perfect combo

    History and finance. What’s not to love about this informative and well hosted show. Such useful insight into today’s challenges!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henrzz03
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great Listen

    One of my favourites. Pacy, informative and always well presented by two of the grand dames of the financial publishing world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MunchyH
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • I wish I’d listened to this 30 years ago

    I wouldn’t be bankrupt, morally or financially if I had

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frustrataaaaad
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The dynamic between the hosts is engaging, making the podcast not just informative, but also enjoyable to listen to.
Strong appeal to those interested in economic history, often offering practical lessons applicable to modern scenarios.
Hosts are knowledgeable and bring a wealth of experience, making complex topics accessible to listeners.
Insightful discussions that weave together finance with historical context, making it a unique listening experience.

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#151
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Apple Podcasts
#63
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The Art of the Shred
Q: Was Fred Goodwin the victim of circumstances beyond his control, or were his character flaws significant factors in RBS's collapse?
The discussion delved into both perspectives, acknowledging that while external factors played a role, Goodwin's individual decision-making and corporate culture were critical to the failures.
The Art of the Shred
Q: What did you make of the play about Royal Bank of Scotland?
Ian observed that he didn't learn anything new from it as he had spent years researching RBS, but he appreciated the theme of the ghost of Adam Smith questioning Goodwin's actions.
The Great QE Rip-off
Q: Why was there a significant focus on long-dated bonds despite high prices?
The Bank of England attempted to keep things simple with a quasi-passive buying strategy, inadvertently winding up more exposed to longer compliance and higher risks than necessary.
The Great QE Rip-off
Q: Can you explain why the Bank of England's policy has been so extensive compared to other central banks?
The Bank of England bought longer maturity bonds and wasted much of its QE program, leading to greater losses compared to others like the Federal Reserve.
The Rearmament Pod: Lessons From Hard Times in the 1930s
Q: What do you think is the thing that basically makes people say we're flipping over from deterrents towards real war planning?
Different people reach that point at different stages; however, after the reoccupation of the Rhineland, it became clear that Germany's commitment to military power was serious and threatening to European stability.

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2. Leigh Sparks
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4. Michael Dnes
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8. Duncan Weldon

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