A PwC podcast series in which our economics experts discuss the UK and global macroeconomic outlook and what this means for businesses. en-us Copyright 2017 Monday, 15 May 2017 09:30:00 0000 Monday, 15 May 2017 09:30:00 0000 online.presence.uk.pwc@gmail.com PwC UK A PwC podcast series in which our economics experts discuss the UK and global macroeconomic outlook and what this means for businesses. A PwC podcast series in which our economics experts discuss the UK and global macroeconomic outlook and what this means for businesses. PwC UK online.presence.uk.pwc@gmail.com no http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/319230998-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-1-beyond-the-brics-where-do-the-pockets-of-opportunity-lie.mp3 Welcome to the first in our series of Economics in business podcasts. Barret Kupelian, senior economist, shares his views on which mid-sized economies businesses should be looking at to expand their international footprint Podcasts Friday, 28 April 2017 17:30:00 GMT PwC UK No Welcome to the first in our series of Economics in business podcasts. Barret Kupelian, senior economist, shares his views on which mid-sized economies businesses should be looking at to expand their international footprint. Welcome to the first in our series of Economics in business podcasts. Barret Kupelian, senior economist, shares his views on which mid-sized economies businesses should be looking at to expand their international footprint. 00:08:43 economy, UK economy, UK business, business, economy in business, global economy, global business, PwC, economics, EU, European Union, UK economics, global economics, EU economics, Hannah Audino, PwC UK, podcast, podcasting, News, Politics, news and politics, news, politics http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/322274887-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-2-closing-the-gender-pay-gap-the-potential-2-trillion-prize.mp3 We're joined by economists Jing Teow and Shivangi Jain to explore which OECD countries have made the greatest progress in closing their gender pay gaps and discuss what governments and businesses can do to speed up this progress. Podcasts Monday, 16 May 2017 09:30:00 GMT PwC UK No We're joined by economists Jing Teow and Shivangi Jain to explore which OECD countries have made the greatest progress in closing their gender pay gaps and discuss what governments and businesses can do to speed up this progress. We're joined by economists Jing Teow and Shivangi Jain to explore which OECD countries have made the greatest progress in closing their gender pay gaps and discuss what governments and businesses can do to speed up this progress. 00:09:22 economy, UK economy, UK business, business, economy in business, global economy, global business, PwC, economics, EU, European Union, UK economics, global economics, EU economics, Hannah Audino, PwC UK, podcast, podcasting, News, Politics, news and politics, news, politics, women, gender, pay http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/332092359-pwc-uk-podcast-whats-next-for-uk-interest-rates.mp3 With inflation rapidly on the rise and the US Federal Reserve continuing to raise rates, could we see an increase in UK interest rates this year? We put this question to Andrew Sentance, Senior Economic Adviser at PwC, and discuss the wider outlook for monetary policy in the UK in this economics podcast. Podcasts Monday, 10 July 2017 09:30:00 GMT PwC UK No With inflation rapidly on the rise and the US Federal Reserve continuing to raise rates, could we see an increase in UK interest rates this year? We put this question to Andrew Sentance, Senior Economic Adviser at PwC, and discuss the wider outlook for monetary policy in the UK in this economics podcast. With inflation rapidly on the rise and the US Federal Reserve continuing to raise rates, could we see an increase in UK interest rates this year? We put this question to Andrew Sentance, Senior Economic Adviser at PwC, and discuss the wider outlook for monetary policy in the UK in this economics podcast. 00:07:35 economy, UK economy, UK business, business, economy in business, global economy, global business, PwC, economics, EU, European Union, UK economics, global economics, EU economics, Hannah Audino, PwC UK, podcast, podcasting, News, Politics, news and politics, news, politics, women, gender, pay http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/336811685-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-4-how-will-automation-impact-jobs.mp3 John Hawksworth, Chief Economist at PwC UK, talks about our recent research analysing the impact of automation on jobs in the UK and other OECD countries. We explore which industries and types of workers are likely to be most affected, but also consider the potential job and productivity gains from technological progress. Podcasts Monday, 07 August 2017 09:30:00 GMT PwC UK No John Hawksworth, Chief Economist at PwC UK, talks about our recent research analysing the impact of automation on jobs in the UK and other OECD countries. We explore which industries and types of workers are likely to be most affected, but also consider the potential job and productivity gains from technological progress. John Hawksworth, Chief Economist at PwC UK, talks about our recent research analysing the impact of automation on jobs in the UK and other OECD countries. We explore which industries and types of workers are likely to be most affected, but also consider the potential job and productivity gains from technological progress. 00:11:29 economy, UK economy, UK business, business, economy in business, global economy, global business, PwC, economics, EU, European Union, UK economics, global economics, EU economics, Hannah Audino, PwC UK, podcast, podcasting, News, Politics, news and politics, news, politics, women, gender, pay http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/353352668-pwc-uk-podcast-episode-5-a-vision-for-2025-using-economics-to-devise-a-financial-services-strategy-for-the-uk.mp3 Nick Forrest, our Head of Financial Services in Economic Consulting, discusses with new host Laura Gatz-Schulz how he and his team used economic principles and methods to help The CityUK develop a strategy for the Financial Services Sector. Podcasts Tuesday, 14 November 2017 09:30:00 GMT PwC UK No Nick Forrest, our Head of Financial Services in Economic Consulting, discusses with new host Laura Gatz-Schulz how he and his team used economic principles and methods to help The CityUK develop a strategy for the Financial Services Sector. Nick Forrest, our Head of Financial Services in Economic Consulting, discusses with new host Laura Gatz-Schulz how he and his team used economic principles and methods to help The CityUK develop a strategy for the Financial Services Sector. 00:10:40 economy, UK economy, UK business, business, economy in business, global economy, global business, PwC, economics, EU, European Union, UK economics, global economics, EU economics, Hannah Audino, PwC UK, podcast, podcasting, News, Politics, news and politics, news, politics, women, gender, pay www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/379111055-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-6-whats-the-economic-cost-of-natural-disasters.mp3 Economist James Loughridge joins our host Laura Gatz to explain what our latest research can tell us about what's happening to the frequency and cost of natural disasters, and how this impacts an economy Podcasts Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:30:00 GMT PwC UK No Economist James Loughridge joins our host Laura Gatz to explain what our latest research can tell us about what's happening to the frequency and cost of natural disasters, and how this impacts an economy Economist James Loughridge joins our host Laura Gatz to explain what our latest research can tell us about what's happening to the frequency and cost of natural disasters, and how this impacts an economy 00:10:59 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government, Natural Disasters, GDP www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/411031212-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-7-helping-companies-conquer-country-risk.mp3 In an era of geopolitical transformation, what do financial markets tell us about country risk premia? The answer may surprise you. Economist Rob Vaughan shares the latest trends from PwC's country risk premium model, and how this insight can help companies manage country risk. Podcasts Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:30:00 GMT PwC UK No In an era of geopolitical transformation, what do financial markets tell us about country risk premia? The answer may surprise you. Economist Rob Vaughan shares the latest trends from PwC's country risk premium model, and how this insight can help companies manage country risk. In an era of geopolitical transformation, what do financial markets tell us about country risk premia? The answer may surprise you. Economist Rob Vaughan shares the latest trends from PwC's country risk premium model, and how this insight can help companies manage country risk. 00:11:06 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government, Natural Disasters, GDP www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/428081889-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-8-how-can-companies-benefit-from-behavioural-economics.mp3 Organisations are increasingly using Behavioural Economics (BE) to improve the way they interact with customers by better understanding their behaviour. Suresh Natarajan, who leads our BE practice joins Laura to share his experiences of using BE to help clients, and his views on where the field may be headed. Podcasts Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:25:33 GMT PwC UK No Organisations are increasingly using Behavioural Economics (BE) to improve the way they interact with customers by better understanding their behaviour. Suresh Natarajan, who leads our BE practice joins Laura to share his experiences of using BE to help clients, and his views on where the field may be headed. Organisations are increasingly using Behavioural Economics (BE) to improve the way they interact with customers by better understanding their behaviour. Suresh Natarajan, who leads our BE practice joins Laura to share his experiences of using BE to help clients, and his views on where the field may be headed. 00:13:45 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/480649260-pwc-uk-podcast-episode-9-why-is-wage-growth-sluggish.mp3 Labour markets in most advanced economies have (almost) never been better - but wages haven't really picked up. Our Senior Economist, Barret Kupelian, explains what's driving this disparity and what it could mean for businesses. Podcasts Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:53:04 GMT PwC UK No Labour markets in most advanced economies have (almost) never been better - but wages haven't really picked up. Our Senior Economist, Barret Kupelian, explains what's driving this disparity and what it could mean for businesses. Labour markets in most advanced economies have (almost) never been better - but wages haven't really picked up. Our Senior Economist, Barret Kupelian, explains what's driving this disparity and what it could mean for businesses. 00:10:30 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/498410091-pwc-uk-podcast-how-have-banks-responded-to-post-crisis-regulation.mp3 After the financial crisis, banks were subjected to a global overhaul of the entire regulatory system. 10 years down the line, Nick Forrest, head of our Financial Economics team explains how this has actually affected banks, and the banking sector as a whole. Read more in our report with AFME. Podcasts Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:30:00 GMT PwC UK No After the financial crisis, banks were subjected to a global overhaul of the entire regulatory system. 10 years down the line, Nick Forrest, head of our Financial Economics team explains how this has actually affected banks, and the banking sector as a whole. Read more in our report with AFME. After the financial crisis, banks were subjected to a global overhaul of the entire regulatory system. 10 years down the line, Nick Forrest, head of our Financial Economics team explains how this has actually affected banks, and the banking sector as a whole. Read more in our report with AFME. 00:09:44 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/546221238-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-11-the-uk-economy-the-long-term-view.mp3 What's ahead for the future of the UK economy? Looking in particular at GDP and debt, we consider historical and current trends to take a long-term view on the outlook for the UK economy. Podcasts Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:30:00 GMT PwC UK No What's ahead for the future of the UK economy? Looking in particular at GDP and debt, we consider historical and current trends to take a long-term view on the outlook for the UK economy. What's ahead for the future of the UK economy? Looking in particular at GDP and debt, we consider historical and current trends to take a long-term view on the outlook for the UK economy. 00:12:50 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/568546845-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-12-the-global-economy-predictions-for-2019.mp3 Our economists discuss the key themes emerging for the year ahead and their impact on the global economy - including a slowdown in global economic growth, workers and wages, and trade conflicts. Podcasts Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:23:17 GMT PwC UK No Our economists discuss the key themes emerging for the year ahead and their impact on the global economy - including a slowdown in global economic growth, workers and wages, and trade conflicts. Our economists discuss the key themes emerging for the year ahead and their impact on the global economy - including a slowdown in global economic growth, workers and wages, and trade conflicts. 00:15:47 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk https://chtbl.com/track/17773/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/649660703-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-13-what-is-the-impact-of-euroclearability.mp3 We discuss the benefits for emerging capital markets becoming "Euroclearable" and the resulting economic impacts. If you'd like to read more, our full report is available at https://www.euroclear.com/newsandinsights/en/press/2019/2019_mr-04-PWCWhitepaper.html Podcasts Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:58:24 GMT PwC UK No We discuss the benefits for emerging capital markets becoming "Euroclearable" and the resulting economic impacts. If you'd like to read more, our full report is available at https://www.euroclear.com/newsandinsights/en/press/2019/2019_mr-04-PWCWhitepaper.html We discuss the benefits for emerging capital markets becoming "Euroclearable" and the resulting economic impacts. If you'd like to read more, our full report is available at https://www.euroclear.com/newsandinsights/en/press/2019/2019_mr-04-PWCWhitepaper.html 00:10:41 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/683903496-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-14-how-can-the-uk-harness-the-full-potential-of-its-labour-force.mp3 UK employment levels are at record highs, but is there more that we can do to encourage further participation in the workforce and what are the potential gains to be made? In this episode we talk to John Hawksworth, chief economist at PwC, about the UK's current labour market performance and what lessons we can learn from other OECD countries about harnessing the potential of three key demographic groups - women, under 25s and over 55s. The analysis discussed in this episode comes from article 4 of the July edition of PwC's UK Economic Outlook Report, which can be found here: https://www.pwc.co.uk/economic-services/ukeo/ukeo-july2019.pdf Podcasts Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:51:16 GMT PwC UK No UK employment levels are at record highs, but is there more that we can do to encourage further participation in the workforce and what are the potential gains to be made? In this episode we talk to John Hawksworth, chief economist at PwC, about the UK's current labour market performance and what lessons we can learn from other OECD countries about harnessing the potential of three key demographic groups - women, under 25s and over 55s. The analysis discussed in this episode comes from article 4 of the July edition of PwC's UK Economic Outlook Report, which can be found here: https://www.pwc.co.uk/economic-services/ukeo/ukeo-july2019.pdf UK employment levels are at record highs, but is there more that we can do to encourage further participation in the workforce and what are the potential gains to be made? In this episode we talk to John Hawksworth, chief economist at PwC, about the UK's current labour market performance and what lessons we can learn from other OECD countries about harnessing the potential of three key demographic groups - women, under 25s and over 55s. The analysis discussed in this episode comes from article 4 of the July edition of PwC's UK Economic Outlook Report, which can be found here: https://www.pwc.co.uk/economic-services/ukeo/ukeo-july2019.pdf 00:10:21 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/696974332-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-15-how-can-we-use-ai-to-fight-climate-change.mp3 In April of this year PwC published a groundbreaking report, commissioned by Microsoft, which estimated the potential economic and environmental benefits of using AI technology to address climate change and promote sustainability. The report found that using AI applications across four sectors (agriculture, water, energy and transport) could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% in 2030 and contribute up to $5.2 trillion to the global economy. In this episode we are joined by two of the economists behind this analysis, Saloni Goel and Edmond Lee, to discuss these results in more detail and the implications they have for businesses and policymakers globally. Follow the link below see the full report and explore the data further using Microsoft’s Power BI dashboard: https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/sustainability-climate-change/insights/how-ai-future-can-enable-sustainable-future.html Podcasts Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:31:45 GMT PwC UK No In April of this year PwC published a groundbreaking report, commissioned by Microsoft, which estimated the potential economic and environmental benefits of using AI technology to address climate change and promote sustainability. The report found that using AI applications across four sectors (agriculture, water, energy and transport) could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% in 2030 and contribute up to $5.2 trillion to the global economy. In this episode we are joined by two of the economists behind this analysis, Saloni Goel and Edmond Lee, to discuss these results in more detail and the implications they have for businesses and policymakers globally. Follow the link below see the full report and explore the data further using Microsoft’s Power BI dashboard: https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/sustainability-climate-change/insights/how-ai-future-can-enable-sustainable-future.html In April of this year PwC published a groundbreaking report, commissioned by Microsoft, which estimated the potential economic and environmental benefits of using AI technology to address climate change and promote sustainability. The report found that using AI applications across four sectors (agriculture, water, energy and transport) could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% in 2030 and contribute up to $5.2 trillion to the global economy. In this episode we are joined by two of the economists behind this analysis, Saloni Goel and Edmond Lee, to discuss these results in more detail and the implications they have for businesses and policymakers globally. Follow the link below see the full report and explore the data further using Microsoft’s Power BI dashboard: https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/sustainability-climate-change/insights/how-ai-future-can-enable-sustainable-future.html 00:15:17 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/729484036-pwc-uk-podcast-economics-in-business-episode-15-skies-without-limits-the-impact-of-drones-on-the-uk-economy.mp3 In this podcast, we discuss the potential impact of drones on the UK economy, drawing on findings from PwC's "Skies without limits" report. We discuss the benefits and the risks of increasing drone uptake across industries, and how governments and businesses can best utilise drones to increase productivity and realise net cost savings of a potential £16bn to the UK by 2030. Podcasts Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:47:05 GMT PwC UK No In this podcast, we discuss the potential impact of drones on the UK economy, drawing on findings from PwC's "Skies without limits" report. We discuss the benefits and the risks of increasing drone uptake across industries, and how governments and businesses can best utilise drones to increase productivity and realise net cost savings of a potential £16bn to the UK by 2030. In this podcast, we discuss the potential impact of drones on the UK economy, drawing on findings from PwC's "Skies without limits" report. We discuss the benefits and the risks of increasing drone uptake across industries, and how governments and businesses can best utilise drones to increase productivity and realise net cost savings of a potential £16bn to the UK by 2030. 00:14:13 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government www.pwc.co.uk https://chtbl.com/track/17773/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/748148278-pwc-uk-podcast-how-can-impact-driven-strategies-help-companies-be-sustainable.mp3 Values in society are being reassessed, external stakeholders are gaining more influence and Government policy and regulation are changing. We are now seeing customers and employees wanting to engage with companies that share their values and are increasingly demanding companies to demonstrate their positive contribution to society. In this podcast, we talk to Ioanna Sikiaridi and Priya Ravidran, strategy consultants at PwC, to understand how they use economics and strategy to help companies understand their impact on consumers and wider society, communicate to their stakeholders and integrate impact within their strategy to sustain long-term growth. You can find out more at https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/total-impact-and-measurement.html. Podcasts Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:47:05 GMT PwC UK No Values in society are being reassessed, external stakeholders are gaining more influence and Government policy and regulation are changing. We are now seeing customers and employees wanting to engage with companies that share their values and are increasingly demanding companies to demonstrate their positive contribution to society. In this podcast, we talk to Ioanna Sikiaridi and Priya Ravidran, strategy consultants at PwC, to understand how they use economics and strategy to help companies understand their impact on consumers and wider society, communicate to their stakeholders and integrate impact within their strategy to sustain long-term growth. You can find out more at https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/total-impact-and-measurement.html. Values in society are being reassessed, external stakeholders are gaining more influence and Government policy and regulation are changing. We are now seeing customers and employees wanting to engage with companies that share their values and are increasingly demanding companies to demonstrate their positive contribution to society. In this podcast, we talk to Ioanna Sikiaridi and Priya Ravidran, strategy consultants at PwC, to understand how they use economics and strategy to help companies understand their impact on consumers and wider society, communicate to their stakeholders and integrate impact within their strategy to sustain long-term growth. You can find out more at https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/total-impact-and-measurement.html. 00:13:04 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC, Economy, Business, UK Economy, UK Business, UK, Government