LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point, where today we are joined by Bilal Hafeez, the CEO and Head of Strategy at Macro Hive. Prior to founding Macro Hive in 2019, Bilal was the Global Head of International Fixed Income Strategy at Nomura. He also spent 13 years at Deutsche Bank in senior roles, including Head of Multi-Asset Research and Global Head of Foreign Exchange Research. Bilal holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Cambridge and has spent over two decades advising global institutional investors and policymakers on market strategy.Recorded in October, 2026

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Tak-Wai Tse, the Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Advisory, Greater China at Rothschild & Co. Prior to his current role, he was the Director at Rothschild & Co, an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, and a Vice President at Morgan Stanley in London. Tak-Wai holds a Master’s of Science in Business Administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam and is the Head of Private Equity Coverage for the Greater China region within his firm's corporate initiatives.Recorded in May, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Doug Coulter, a Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity for Asia-Pacific at LGT Capital Partners. Prior to his current role, he was a senior investment officer at the International Finance Corporation and an investment banker at Nomura Securities. Doug holds an MBA from INSEAD, a master’s from the London School of Economics, a law degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a BA from Queen’s University.Recorded in June, 2026

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Dwight Angelini, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Longpoint Partners. Prior to his current role, he was a Partner at TA Associates Realty, worked in hedge fund management at Santander, and began his career in quantitative finance at Goldman Sachs. Dwight holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Psychology from Yale University, and is the Gloria A. Dauten Real Estate Fellow at Harvard Business School, where he teaches real estate investing.Recorded in September, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Joan Kehoe, the Founder and CEO at Alchelyst. Prior to her current role, she was the Global Head of Alternative Investment Services at JPMorgan, CEO of PFPC International, and the founder of Quintillion. Joan holds a background in financial services and is a long-standing leader in the funds and investment services industry, with more than 40 years of experience across alternatives.Recorded in June, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Francesco Ceccato, the CEO of Barclays Europe. Prior to his current role, he was the Co-Head of the Financial Institutions Group for Europe and the Middle East at Barclays, Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Barclays, and held senior roles at GE Capital, Bear Stearns, and J.P. Morgan. Francesco holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Economics and Philosophy from the London School of Economics, and is a speaker on leadership, European banking, and the future of capital markets.Recorded in April, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode of Focal Point where today we are joined by Tom Kapsimalis, the Managing Director and Head of Secondaries at CPP Investments. Prior to his current role, he was an Investment Banking Associate in the Syndicated and Leveraged Finance team at TD Securities, a senior investor on CPP Investments' Secondaries team, and helped establish the firm's Hedge Fund Co-Investment Program during his tenure in the London office. Tom holds an Honours Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University and was named to Private Equity International's Future 40 list in 2025, recognising the next generation of leaders in private equity.Recorded in May, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Michal Kowalski, the Co-Founder and Creative Director, and Michael Dariane, the Co-Founder and Sustainability Director at Blooming Haus. Prior to their current roles, Michal developed expertise in digital marketing and brand strategy while training as a professional florist, and Michael spent over 11 years as a sustainability consultant, working in environmental management and sustainability advisory roles helping organisations design frameworks for measurable environmental impact. Michal holds a Master Floristry certification from Switzerland and Austria, while Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the American University of Beirut, a Master's degree in Environmental Management and Technology from the University of Manchester, and an Executive MBA from Imperial College London. Michal is the creative force behind Blooming Haus's distinctive design philosophy, blending artistic storytelling with sustainable luxury floristry, and Michael is a leading advocate for integrating sustainability into the creative industries and embedding environmental accountability throughout the company's operations.Recorded in March, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Todd Tuckner, the Group Chief Financial Officer at UBS. Prior to his current role, he was the CFO of Global Wealth Management, Group Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, and Group Head of Tax at UBS. Todd holds a BS in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Accounting and Taxation from NYU Stern School of Business and is a former aspiring baseball player before beginning his career in finance.Recorded in May, 2026

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Luis Oganes, the Managing Director and Head of Global Macro Research at J.P. Morgan. Prior to his current role, he worked across New York and London at J.P. Morgan, leading global research teams covering rates, currencies, commodities, and emerging markets, following earlier experience at an economic consulting firm in Peru. Luis holds a PhD in Economics from New York University and a BA in Economics from the University of Lima and is an avid enthusiast of contemporary art.Recorded in April, 2026