2050 Investors Podcast
Economy, Planet, Markets and You
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.
Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets. In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society.
Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.
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04 Mar 2025
The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)
What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple...
The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)
What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple...
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What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple pen to a car, a house or even an options-based systematic overlay on US equities?
The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)
29 Jan 2025
Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale)
How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated...
Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale)
How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated...
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How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated institutions that drive the global economy?
Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale)
15 Oct 2024
The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management
Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.
The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management
Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.
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Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.
The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management 
10 Sep 2024
The Original Sin of Sovereign Debt: Budget deficits, Debt Crisis
In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how governments can manage their finances in the face of...
The Original Sin of Sovereign Debt: Budget deficits, Debt Crisis
In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how governments can manage their finances in the face of...
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In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how governments can manage their finances in the face of high interest rates and how to avoid the metaphorical “original sin” of endemic sovereign debt and budget deficits.
The Original Sin of Sovereign Debt: Budget deficits, Debt Crisis
17 Jul 2024
The Nuclear Debate: Fears, Facts and “Fission”
In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua delves into the controversial topic of nuclear power, exploring its...
The Nuclear Debate: Fears, Facts and “Fission”
In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua delves into the controversial topic of nuclear power, exploring its...
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In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua delves into the controversial topic of nuclear power, exploring its history, potential benefits and risks in the context of the global energy transition.
The Nuclear Debate: Fears, Facts and “Fission”
03 Jun 2024
Climate Volatility: From Green Swans to Antifragility | Managing Climate Stress-tests and Financial Risk
Delving into the world of the unexpected, Kokou draws parallels between the dramatic twists and turns of Tchaikovsky's...
Climate Volatility: From Green Swans to Antifragility | Managing Climate Stress-tests and Financial Risk
Delving into the world of the unexpected, Kokou draws parallels between the dramatic twists and turns of Tchaikovsky's...
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Delving into the world of the unexpected, Kokou draws parallels between the dramatic twists and turns of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" and the unpredictability of life and finance, to investigate how sudden, unforeseen events—Black Swans—impact markets and our globalized world.
Climate Volatility: From Green Swans to Antifragility | Managing Climate Stress-tests and Financial Risk
05 Mar 2024
Carbon Bounty Hunting: From Stardust to the Notorious C.O.2 (ft. Eric Schoumsky) | Carbon Taxes, Credits, and Markets
Strap on your boots, don your hats and grab your pitchforks, because we are going carbon hunting!
Carbon Bounty Hunting: From Stardust to the Notorious C.O.2 (ft. Eric Schoumsky) | Carbon Taxes, Credits, and Markets
Strap on your boots, don your hats and grab your pitchforks, because we are going carbon hunting!
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Strap on your boots, don your hats and grab your pitchforks, because we are going carbon hunting!
Carbon Bounty Hunting: From Stardust to the Notorious C.O.2 (ft. Eric Schoumsky) | Carbon Taxes, Credits, and Markets
01 Feb 2024
“Fed” Up with Carbon: Central Banks & Climate Change
In this episode, Kokou explores the delicate balancing act that central banks must perform as they seek to be...
“Fed” Up with Carbon: Central Banks & Climate Change
In this episode, Kokou explores the delicate balancing act that central banks must perform as they seek to be...
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In this episode, Kokou explores the delicate balancing act that central banks must perform as they seek to be independent in ensuring that inflation remains under control, while at the same time contributing to economic and financial stability and playing a central role in the fight against climate change. There is more to central banking than meets the eye.
“Fed” Up with Carbon: Central Banks & Climate Change
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