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Today, 1 April 2026, the Birchstone brand will operate under the Marex brand. Continue to follow our journey here > https://lnkd.in/dgXn9uw

WIDDOP and Co. CEO Stephen Illingworth joins us on Suite Talk to show how hands‑on experience across every part of the operation shaped his leadership style and why leaders who stay close to the basics stay ahead. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/guqS_qsw #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #CEOInsights #CEOJourney

High uncertainty has pushed economists to look beyond the models and pay closer attention to what businesses are experiencing. Guest Economist James Bennett, CFA Bennett joins us on Suite Talk to explore why these perspectives matter more than ever. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gfAW6fDg #CFOLeadership #FinanceStrategy #RiskManagement

CEO of Capital Markets and Chief Strategist at Marex Paolo Tonucci debunks the myth of “black holes” in M&A and shares why gut instinct and disciplined due diligence matter most.   Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ezzD2WbS #MergersAndAcquisitions #GrowthStrategy #FinanceLeadership

CFO at GHO Capital Partners LLP Lorna Davies reflects on ambition and the cost of setting the bar too low early on. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eB_5QcUB #FinanceLeadership #Culture #CFO #WomeninFinance

Markets begin the week under pressure as Middle East tensions escalate, keeping oil above $100 and weighing on risk assets. The dollar remains firm, while the pound weakened after gilt yields surged to their highest levels since 2008. With Trump threatening further action over the Strait of Hormuz and rate expectations rising sharply, sentiment will be driven more by geopolitics than data. UK inflation and PMI surveys are due but will not yet reflect the latest energy shock. Read the full article by clicking below ⬇️ Written by Jonathan Pryor.

From 1 April 2026, the Birchstone brand will operate under the Marex brand, bringing global access, expanded capabilities and a broader offering to our clients. Continue to follow our journey here > https://lnkd.in/dgXn9uw

The frequency of supply shocks has accelerated, and there’s little reason to expect a return to stability. Guest Economist James Bennett, CFA Bennett joins us on Suite Talk to discuss why more volatile economic cycles are likely to define the decade ahead. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gfAW6fDg #CFOLeadership #FinanceStrategy #RiskManagement

WIDDOP and Co. CEO Stephen Illingworth joins us on Suite Talk to reflect on the realities of modern leadership, where priorities shift quickly and being fully present where you’re needed matters more than chasing perfect balance. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/guqS_qsw #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #CEOInsights #CEOJourney

CFO of Bloom & Wild Dominique Highfield reflects on why she would tell her younger self to take things less seriously, enjoy the journey and surround herself with the women who will become lifelong supporters. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eB_5QcUB #FinanceLeadership #Culture #CFO #WomeninFinance