EBC Pulse360°

EBC Financial Group (EBC) is the official Foreign Exchange partner of FC Barcelona. In this Pulse360° episode, we invite Javier Lopez, employee of EBC, to unpack highlights from the special derby on 26th October between two major football teams of La Liga. 

The content of these materials does not constitute a recommendation from EBC Financial Group and all its entities, also known as EBC. EBC is not providing any financial, economic, legal, investment, accounting, or tax advice through this material. The views or opinions expressed represent those of the speaker and not necessarily those of EBC. This material, regardless of format, should not be copied, shared, or reproduced in whole or in part without written consent from EBC. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. EBC does not verify the source or accuracy of all information presented and disclaims all liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from its use. Receiving this material does not make you a client of EBC or constitute investment advice. Trading Forex and CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may result in significant losses, even losses exceeding your initial investment. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and seek independent advice where needed.

For this special episode, we team up with the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics as Professor Michael McMahon unpacks the world of applied economics: where theory meets the real world.

From its roots in classical thought to its role in shaping public policy today, discover how economics helps us make sense of society’s biggest questions.

Interested in more insights like this? Join an exclusive webinar on 11/11/2025, brought to you by EBC Financial Group and University of Oxford Department of Economics: ebc.com/oxford2025

The content of these materials does not constitute a recommendation from EBC Financial Group and all its entities, also known as EBC. EBC is not providing any financial, economic, legal, investment, accounting, or tax advice through this material. The views or opinions expressed represent those of the speaker and not necessarily those of EBC. This material, regardless of format, should not be copied, shared, or reproduced in whole or in part without written consent from EBC. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. EBC does not verify the source or accuracy of all information presented and disclaims all liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from its use. Receiving this material does not make you a client of EBC or constitute investment advice. Trading Forex and CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may result in significant losses, even losses exceeding your initial investment. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and seek independent advice where needed.

Will gold price stay high? In the latest instalment of our ‘View from the Top’ series, David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd., dissects questions like this as he cuts through the biggest moves in the financial markets. Reviewing equity rallies, historic gold highs, and geopolitical tensions in Q3, tune in to get insights on critical shifts investors must navigate in Q4.

In this episode of Pulse 360, we travel through more than a century of Japan’s economic history. From the founding of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1878 to the high-growth decades, the bubble economy, and the lessons of globalization today.

Our guest, Dr. Tetsuji Okazaki, is Professor of the Faculty of Economics, Meiji Gakuin University and Emeritus Professor of the University of Tokyo. He served as President of the International Economic History Association (IEHA) from 2015 to 2018, and is now President of Socio-Economic History Society, Japan. He has published extensively in major journals in economic history and economics, including Journal of Economic History, Economic History Review, and American Economic Review.

In this episode, we deep dive into South Korea's financial markets with our guest speaker, Yunijn Kim, a Senior Portfolio Specialist at Hanwha Asset Management. From her personal career journey, to the discussion on the nation's economic structure, listen to her views on South Korea’s distinctive economic position - how it is shaped by globally competitive Tech and Defence industries, cultural soft power and strong human capital. She also talks about recent policy changes affecting South Korea, geopolitical issues that are watched closely, and tips for those who would like to explore opportunities in this dynamic market.

In this episode of Way of a Trader, Joseph Auxano takes us inside the most demanding part of the trading day, the live market phase. After previously unpacking his pre- and post-trading routines, Joseph now zooms in on the core: the Trading Operating System (TOS). Joseph shares how a structured checklist, clear guardrails, and disciplined review practices keep him grounded in his principles when volatility rises. 

Joseph Auxano returns on Way of a Trader to show why willpower alone can’t sustain consistent trading and how most traders erode and buckle under pressure.
Through real-life examples from Miami to Bangkok, learn how routines, anchors, and system design make disciplined trading automatic. Stay tuned to learn how you can incorporate this structure for yourself.

With Suriname and Timor-Leste newly certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), this episode of EBC Pulse 360° features Samuel Hertz, Head of APAC at EBC Financial Group, on how EBC’s partnership with United to Beat Malaria sparked a cross-border mobilisation for change.

From horseback rides in Mongolia to community runs in Latin America, discover how this cause is inspiring people worldwide to become advocates, allies, and catalysts in ending malaria for good.

Visit ebc.com/malaria to learn more about how you can support this cause. 

What turns belief into behaviour when trading under immense pressure, when the cards are played against you?

As we close out Pillar 1 of Way of a Trader, Joseph Auxano unpacks the Trader Operating System and why belief alone isn’t enough without discipline by design.

(00:00) Belief needs structure to last

(6:48) What goes in to building the TOS?

(8:33) A personal anecdote on discipline

(16:44) Reflection questions

In the second episode of Way of a Trader, Joseph Auxano follows up with a fresh lens on trading, one that connects identity drivers, emotional beliefs and even lessons from sport. It’s not just the technical setup, but the mental structure that forms the backbone of your decision-making process.

(00:00) It Begins Before the Trade

(4:18) Lessons from Sports

(7:36) What's the End Game?

(13:05) From Losses to Lessons