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Qin En Looi, a partner at Saison Capital, discusses the venture capital landscape, particularly in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America. Saison Capital, backed by Credit Saison, focuses on early-stage investments and has $150 million in assets under management. The firm has seen three exits and emphasizes the potential of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi). Looi highlights the efficiency and cost advantages of DeFi, citing examples like Thala, a decentralized currency exchange, and Helix, which tokenizes private credit. He also notes the geopolitical implications, such as near-shoring to Mexico, and the positive impact of the recent Fed rate cut on private investments. NB This episode contains general information and should not be considered financial or investment advice.
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About Qin En Looi, Partner at Saison CapitalQin En Looi is a seasoned venture capitalist with a wealth of experience in fintech, B2B commerce, and web3 startups. At Saison Capital, he leads pre-seed and seed investments and advises multiple Southeast Asia-based web3 startups. His previous roles include co-founding Glints, the leading talent ecosystem in Southeast Asia, and earning recognition from Forbes 30 Under 30. Qin En is also the creator and host of the successful podcast “Parents in Tech.”
Timestamps for EP256Saison Capital: https://www.saisoncapital.com/
Information on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which replaced NAFTA:
https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement
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Chris Ball, CEO of Hoxton Wealth, discusses the company's focus on wealth management for internationally mobile individuals, particularly in Dubai. Hoxton Wealth, with offices globally, offers fee-based services to high net worth and mass affluent clients, emphasizing comprehensive financial planning. Ball highlights the use of AI for administrative tasks and the challenges of property investing in the current political climate. He also addresses the debate on retirement income withdrawal rates, advocating for a balanced approach between needs and wants. Ball mentions the impact of geopolitical risks and economic trends on their business and the importance of risk-tailored investment strategies. NB This episode contains general information and should not be considered financial or investment advice.
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Timestamps for EP255Chris’s business, Hoxton Wealth: https://hoxtonwealth.com/
Chris’s bio: https://hoxtoncapital.com/staff/chris-ball/
Chris Ball’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisballhx/
Fundsmith Equity Fund, mentioned by Chris in the episode: https://www.fundsmith.co.uk/
Controversy over Dave Ramsey’s retirement withdrawal rate recommendation:
https://youtu.be/Rc1nJj4vE_w?si=_7fVgjShgFKg6VX-
https://youtu.be/kghKiz1Mi_8?si=2jAP9DtWKN-LoR50
https://youtu.be/dM6Jqm7PPpg?si=pPvYh08bieusPBzO
Info on tax in UAE:
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/united-arab-emirates/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
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Show host Gene Tunny responds to listener feedback about the private versus public sector's role in wealth creation, particularly addressing externalities like environmental harm and whether governments should fund facilities like Men’s Sheds. He also explores the efficiency of the private sector compared to government spending.
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Timestamps for EP254Relevant previous episodes:
Government vs Private Sector in Wealth Creation:
https://economicsexplored.com/2024/07/05/government-vs-private-sector-who-generates-wealth-ep247/
White Elephant Stampede:
https://economicsexplored.com/2022/10/17/white-elephant-stampede-w-scott-prasser-ep161/
Coase theorem paper - “Does the Coase theorem hold in real markets? An application to the negotiations between waterworks and farmers in Denmark”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479711003331
Urbis review of Men’s Sheds:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/01/review-of-support-for-the-men-s-shed-movement-current-state-report_0.pdf
Beyond Blue Report on Men’s Sheds:
https://mensshed.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ultrafeed-beyondblue-Mens-Shed-in-Australia-Final-Executive-Report-2013.pdf
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Show host Gene Tunny talks with Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, about China's evolving economic policies under Xi Jinping. They explore China’s state intervention, the country's property sector, and the global implications of Xi's economic vision. Emmanuel also shares insights into Southeast Asia's rise, focusing on Indonesia's growth prospects. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Australia’s role in the region, its economic ties with China, and its alliance with the US and UK.
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What’s covered in EP253About this episode’s guest Emmanuel Daniel:
https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/biography-and-contact/
Economics Explored ep171 on the Enterprise China model:
https://economicsexplored.com/2022/12/26/enterprise-china-what-western-businesses-need-to-know-w-prof-allen-morrison-ep171/
Reuters report “Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country”:
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/indonesia-minister-says-musk-consider-building-ev-battery-plant-country-2024-05-20/
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Show host Gene Tunny interviews Russell Harrison, CEO of Spartans Boxing Club. They discuss the rise of boutique boxing gyms, the benefits of boxing for fitness and mental health, and the challenges of expanding a fitness franchise globally. Russell describes how Spartans uses technology to enhance the member experience and how boxing training can benefit corporate executives and employees. Hear from Russell about Spartans’ "White Collar Boxing" events, where high-performing corporate executives and professionals undergo 12 weeks of boxing training, culminating in a black-tie gala event.
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What’s covered in EP252Spartans Boxing Club:
https://spartansboxing.com/
A study reporting “Boxing appears to be an effective treatment for persons with Parkinson’s disease”:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9837687/
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This episode delves into the work of Good Business Lab (GBL), co-founded by Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu. GBL focuses on innovative workplace interventions to improve worker well-being and firm productivity, and it typically evaluates these interventions using Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). Show host Gene Tunny and Ach discuss the effectiveness of soft skills training programs and the importance of worker voice in creating a more engaged and productive workforce. They discuss methodological issues regarding RCTs and whether the Hawthorne effect is a concern. Ach is Tata Chancellor’s Professor of Economics and Director of the 21st Century India Center at UC San Diego.
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About this episode’s guest: Professor Achyuta AdhvaryuAchyuta Adhvaryu is the Tata Chancellor’s Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy and is the inaugural director of the 21st Century India Center at UC San Diego. Adhvaryu’s research interests are in development economics, organizational economics and health economics, and his experience in organizational development make him well-suited to lead our new center. Prior to this role, Adhvaryu was a professor at the University of Michigan and an assistant professor at the Yale School of Public Health.
https://gps.ucsd.edu/faculty-directory/achyuta-adhvaryu.html
What’s covered in EP251Good Business Lab:
https://goodbusinesslab.org/
UC San Diego 21st Century India Center that Ach directs:
https://india.ucsd.edu/
Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.
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Show host Gene Tunny and Morgans Chief Economist Michael Knox explore the recent insights Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser shared on monetary policy at the 2024 Economic Society of Australia (QLD) business lunch. They examine the RBA's data-driven approach to interest rates, the equilibrium real interest rate concept, and the impacts of Quantitative Tightening (QT). Michael is one of Australia’s leading market economists and RBA watchers, and he led the Q&A session with the Deputy Governor at the lunch.
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What’s covered in EP250RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser’s Beware False Prophets speech:
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2024/sp-dg-2024-08-12.html
Chris Joye’s article ‘Arrogant RBA boss should stop trying to muffle opponents’:
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/arrogant-rba-boss-should-stop-trying-to-muffle-opponents-20240813-p5k25p
Kevin M Warsh: Financial market turmoil and the Federal Reserve – the plot thickens
https://www.bis.org/review/r080415e.pdf
Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.
Ben Simpson, founder of Collective Shift, a crypto education and research company, shares valuable insights into the volatile world of cryptocurrency. Because the crypto field is filled with misinformation and scams, Ben emphasises the need for comprehensive education and reliable research before making investment decisions. He emphasises the importance of understanding the risks and potential of Bitcoin and other digital assets. He also discusses the regulatory landscape in Australia and the disruptive potential of decentralised finance (DeFi). NB This podcast episode contains general information only and should not be considered financial or investment advice.
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What’s covered in EP249Collective Shift: https://collectiveshift.io/
Ben’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BenCollectiveShift
Ben and Bergs podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xir3V8fvtmHTAQy2D9dQd
Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.
Gene Tunny welcomes Dr Nicholas Gruen from Lateral Economics to explore the decline of Australia's policy exceptionalism. They delve into the era of microeconomic reforms, the role of neoliberalism, and the challenges current policymakers face. Nicholas provides a historical perspective and discusses potential ways forward. He shares insights from his time advising the Hawke and Keating governments, discussing the successes and failures of Australia’s economic reforms from the 1980s and 1990s.
This is the last episode before a four-week break. Economics Explored will return in August 2024.
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What’s covered in EP248Nicholas’s YouTube channel where Uncomfortable Collisions with Reality episode will be published:
https://www.youtube.com/@NicholasGruen
Nicholas’s Club Troppo post on economic reform featuring Colin Clark quote:
https://clubtroppo.com.au/2008/03/01/compare-and-contrast/
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In this episode, Gene Tunny explores the relationship between government spending and wealth creation. He talks about President Obama’s memorable expression, “You didn’t build that”, and how economists think about the role of government and wealth creation. Gene discusses the roles of both the government and private sector in generating wealth and their impact on productivity, GDP and living standards.
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What’s covered in EP247Dan Mitchell’s article on the impact of government spending on economic growth:
https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/report/the-impact-government-spending-economic-growth
Dan’s article “OECD Economic Research Finds that Government Spending Harms Growth”
https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/oecd-economic-research-finds-that-government-spending-harms-growth/
Episode on Alvin Hansen and Evsey Domar:
https://economicsexplored.com/2024/06/19/popularizing-keynes-how-alvin-hansen-and-evsey-domar-shaped-post-war-macroeconomics-ep245/
Episode on Thatcher:
https://economicsexplored.com/2020/12/06/ep64-adam-smith-margaret-thatcher-with-dr-eamonn-butler/
Bacon and Eltis’s 1978 book “Britain’s Economic Problem: Too Few Producers”:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-349-15863-8
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