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Leaders with Joseph Cass

Leaders with Joseph Cass

S&P Global Ratings 67 Episodes Oct 1, 2026

Leaders is a podcast featuring long-form conversations with senior investors, CEOs, and entrepreneurs on topics that matter most to the investment community. Host Joe Cass, Senior Director at S&P Global Ratings, explores market trends, investment outlooks, and personal stories from industry trailblazers. The podcast is available on major platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It was formerly known as Fixed Income in 15.

Episodes

Brookfield: From Junior Analyst to $1 Trillion CEO
Brookfield: From Junior Analyst to $1 Trillion CEO Oct 1, 2026 28:16 Brookfield Asset Management CEO Connor Teskey joins Joe Cass to talk about becoming the youngest CEO in the firms history, a letter that changed his life forever, the role of gut feeling in investing - and his playbook for leading a $1 Trillion empire.   00:00 Becoming CEO at 38-years-old 02:17 The letter that changed Connor's life 05:07 Connor telling his wife he got the job 08:00 How much of inv
How Did One Bank Create So Many Wall Street Titans? | Ken Kencel
How Did One Bank Create So Many Wall Street Titans? | Ken Kencel Sep 24, 2026 40:06 Churchill Asset Management's Ken Kencel joins Joe Cass to talk about the culture and legacy of his old firm Drexel Burnham Lambert, presenting to Michael Milken, starting multiple successful financial businesses and his secret to building strategic, long-term relationships.   00:00 Drexel Burnham Lambert in the 1980's 05:41 The culture and legacy of Drexel 08:23 Presenting to Michael Milken 09:48
Blackrock's Wei Li: Is there an AI bubble?
Blackrock's Wei Li: Is there an AI bubble? Sep 1, 2026 32:15 BlackRock's Global Chief Investment Strategist Wei Li joins Joe Cass to talk about whether the AI boom is a bubble, why she thinks we're still in the early build-out phase, and how a wider-than-ever range of outcomes is reshaping portfolios.   00:00 Is there an AI bubble? 05:08 Day in the life of Wei Li 06:14 How to stand out in an AI world 08:08 Blackrock's internal AI platforms 10:02 Wei's most
UBS: Inside The Exclusive World Of Billionaires
UBS: Inside The Exclusive World Of Billionaires Jul 23, 2026 23:27 In this episode, Joseph speaks with Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS, about what truly separates lasting wealth from wealth that gets eroded, across investing, family dynamics, and generational planning. They explore why inheritance planning can be the hardest financial puzzle wealthy families face, how billionaires think about keeping families aligned, and what happens when emotions,
How Private Credit Took Over Wall Street
How Private Credit Took Over Wall Street May 27, 2026 26:46 This episode features Blair Jacobson, Co-President of Ares Management Corporation, discussing private credit investment strategies, risk management, and firm growth. He shares insights on how Ares maintains a conservative approach to avoid losses, the importance of relationships and reputation in deal origination, and the firm's expanding areas like asset-backed credit and wealth management. Blair
Goldman Sachs: From Intern To International Co-CEO
Goldman Sachs: From Intern To International Co-CEO Apr 1, 2026 29:08 Joe Cass sits down with Kunal Shah, Co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International & Global Co-Head of FICC, to unpack the surprising story behind becoming one of the firm's youngest-ever Managing Directors at 27—and what that experience taught him about performance, mentorship, and taking the right risks at the right time. Timestamps: 00:00 – 5:08 Becoming the youngest ever MD at Goldman Sachs 5:08 – 7:06
Inside PIMCO: Andrew Balls on Managing Billions, AI Investing, and the Future of Credit
Inside PIMCO: Andrew Balls on Managing Billions, AI Investing, and the Future of Credit Feb 16, 2026 35:33 Join Joe Cass as he interviews Andrew Balls, PIMCO's CIO for Global Fixed Income, to explore the intricacies of decision-making in finance, particularly under psychological pressure. In this insightful discussion, Andrew shares his strategies for managing stress while making high-stakes decisions that can impact billions of dollars. Whether you're a finance professional or simply interested in the
Barclays CEO Venkat on The UK Economy, AI & Cricket
Barclays CEO Venkat on The UK Economy, AI & Cricket Nov 20, 2025 38:05 In this episode, Joseph is joined by Venkat, CEO at Barclays, and Saugata Saha, President at S&P Global Market Intelligence. Topics included Venkat's perspective on the future of the UK economy, his view on private markets, how Saugata see's AI being used in finance, Venkat's most important leadership lesson and both guests discuss their love of cricket.   Watch the episode on YouTube: https://ww
Richard Attias on Unlocking Prosperity, Global Leadership, and Investment
Richard Attias on Unlocking Prosperity, Global Leadership, and Investment Oct 8, 2025 30:31 In this episode of the Leaders Podcast, host Joseph Cass welcomes back Richard Attias, the Chairman of the Executive Committee at the FII Institute. They dive deep into the upcoming FII9 event in Riyadh, exploring the theme of "Unlocking Keys to Prosperity." Richard shares his unique insights into the private conversations of world leaders and global CEOs, emphasizing the importance of trust and p
Robyn Grew on Market Volatility and AI Integration
Robyn Grew on Market Volatility and AI Integration Sep 9, 2025 47:14 In this enlightening episode of The Leaders Podcast, host Joe Cass engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Robyn Grew, CEO of Man Group, and Dave Ernsberger, co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights. Subscribe (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-with-joe-cass/id1515429355 Subscribe (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5TdWBOagDtFdO6Rr4PtN4W Watch on ou
Malin Norberg on Energy, AI & Market Risk
Malin Norberg on Energy, AI & Market Risk Aug 13, 2025 32:28 In this enlightening episode of the Leaders podcast, host Joe Cass engages with industry stalwarts Malin Norberg, Chief Investment Officer at NBIM, and Dan Yergin, Vice Chairman at S&P Global. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of global energy, the implications of geopolitical shifts, and the critical role of innovation in driving sustainable development. Tune in to gain valuable insig
Ken Griffin on Building Citadel, AI & Independent Thinking
Ken Griffin on Building Citadel, AI & Independent Thinking Jun 24, 2025 28:41 In this episode, Joe is joined by Ken Griffin, CEO & Founder of Citadel and Martina Cheung, CEO & President of S&P Global. Discussion covered Ken and Martina's early careers, independent thinking in the era of AI, defining market 'edge' in 2025 and the upcoming 2026 Football World Cup hosted in North America.

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