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Market Maker

AmplifyME
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The AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast makes finance fun and easy to understand. Hosted by LinkedIn Top Voice Anthony Cheung and trader-turned-founder Piers Curran, each week they break down the biggest market stories and trends shaping the global economy. Get real insight, boost your commercial awareness, and learn how markets really work, with top guests from leading banks, hedge funds, and asset ma... more

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What happens when an AI model is considered too powerful to release?

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we unpack one of the most bizarre and important stories in tech right now, as Anthropic’s Mythos model sparks debate about whether AI c... more

Communication is one of the most valuable skills in finance and professional careers, yet it’s rarely taught.

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung speaks with James Percy-Smith, founder of The Elocution Coach, about how studen... more

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In this week’s Market Maker Podcast, we break down Bill Ackman’s high-stakes bid for Universal Music Group, the entertainment giant behind global superstars like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar. With the takeover offer estimated at... more

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Markets are rallying on ceasefire headlines but the risks haven’t disappeared.

In this episode, we break down why equities are surging while bonds, oil, and macro signals tell a very different story. From inflation expectations to disrupted oil flow... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Barnett
Guest on AI and market strategy discussion
Episode: AI Breakthrough or Hype? Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, Tim Cook Steps Down & LIV Golf Collapse
James Percy-Smith
Founder of The Elocution Coach
The Elocution Coach
Episode: Communication Skills for Career Success | The 4 Stages to Becoming a Confident Speaker
Nick Leeson
Former rogue trader whose actions led to the collapse of Barings Bank
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Episode: The Rogue Trader Who Broke Barings Bank: A Conversation with Nick Leeson
Shah Malik
Economics and management student at King's College London, soon to be an investment banking analyst at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
Episode: Investment Banking: The Mindset & Tactics That Get You In
Dr. Lupin Rahman
A senior fixed income portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience in macroeconomics, sovereign credit, emerging markets, and sustainable finance.
Author of The Sovereign Debt Investor
Episode: How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street
Chloe Shepherd
Credit repo trader with nearly a decade of experience, previously at Citi and RBC.
Episode: What do traders ACTUALLY do? | Day in the Life of an Investment Bank Trader
Harvey Bracken-Smith
Student at Duke University, podcaster, and summer intern at Goldman Sachs.
Episode: From Student to Podcaster to Goldman Sachs Intern
Ji Young Park
Senior Portfolio Manager at Amundi
Amundi
Episode: How to Think and Act Like a Portfolio Manager: Real Career Advice for Finance Students
Mike Bell
Independent macro strategist formerly with JP Morgan
Episode: How to Think and Speak Like a Macro Strategist: Finance Career Skills Explained

Hosts

Anthony Cheung
Host of Market Maker; AmplifyME
Piers Curran
Co-host, trader-turned-founder; AmplifyME

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Best finance podcast for students!

    By far the best podcast on current events in finance, as well as career guidance. I have listened to a wide range of podcasts in finance and no one quite gets it like Anthony and Piers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lllwppsksns
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Show review

    Articulate and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yessir102912
    Canada7 months ago
  • Enjoyable & informative

    Really enjoy catching up on events in markets and finance with Anthony and Piers. This is a show that summarises all the key themes and events, with explanations of what’s behind the numbers. Really informative and educational and for those looking for a career in markets & finance, it’s essential listening. But more than that, this is a podcast for anyone interested in economic current affairs, markets, geopolitics and macro-themes. Consistently great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ADWG_81
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Learn about the world of Financial markets

    A great listen every week from Anthony and colleagues on how to land a job in as well as about the world of the financial markets. Topics are diverse and insight-full, giving the listener a really use-full background understanding. I always look forward to the sessions with Pearce !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJHit
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great insights and market intelligence

    A great way to deepen our understanding of the markets and corporate finance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJHit
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is articulate and informative and helps listeners understand key market themes.
High-quality macro and market insights with accessible explanations for both newbies and professionals.
Listeners appreciate clear explanations of market moves and macro context, plus career guidance.

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Communication Skills for Career Success | The 4 Stages to Becoming a Confident Speaker
Q: What are the four stages of the speaker's journey and why can't you skip them?
The four stages are unawareness, awareness of lack, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. Each stage builds on the last, and you need deliberate practice and gradual exposure to increasing pressure to move from conscious manipulation of speech to natural, confident delivery.
Communication Skills for Career Success | The 4 Stages to Becoming a Confident Speaker
Q: So James, welcome to the show. How are you?
Thank you for having me. Very well, and excited to dig into how speech literacy and practical exercises can help people improve their public speaking, especially in finance.
How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street
Q: What is the defining trait you look for in those you hire?
Curiosity is the number one requirement, along with a low maintenance mindset.
How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street
Q: What is that difference? So you've lived in DC, Newport Beach, so you've gone from one end of America to the other, literally, in NYC.
The US culture was extremely different, very high-paced, much more transactional, at least working culture.
How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently
Q: How can students make sure they are ready when the call comes for their internship?
Build your technical skill set, familiarize yourself with tools like Excel, and start to think like a banker before starting the job.

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1. Stephen Barnett
2. James Percy-Smith
3. Nick Leeson
4. Shah Malik
5. Dr. Lupin Rahman
6. Chloe Shepherd
7. Harvey Bracken-Smith
8. Ji Young Park

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