Joining David and Michael in the Capital.com studio this week is City legend and ex-Cazenove CEO, Robert Pickering.

He joined leading City firm Cazenove in 1985, serving as its first Chief Executive from 2001 until 2008. He played a critical role in the firm's transformation from a private stockbroking partnership into a modern investment bank as part of the American giant J.P. Morgan. His book ‘Blue Blood’ provides a firsthand account of managing the firm during this period.

Since leaving Cazenove, Robert has had a portfolio career serving as an advisor to individuals and boards – mainly within financial services. He is currently Chair of the Board at Marex, a diversified, global financial services platform.

They’ll discuss:

• Life at the renowned City firm, Cazenove
• Working in the City amid Thatcher’s privatisations
• Critical private-sector corporate finance deals of the ‘80s and ‘90s
• Leading Cazenove’s transformation
• Working for Marex, an independent derivatives and forex broker
• The state of the City’s M&A and IPO activities

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