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GC Stories
Hosted by Global Custodian · EN
Welcome to GC Stories, the podcast which tells incredible tales from familiar voices in the securities services industry. Each episode contains a 1-on-1 in-depth interview with an individual on a time in their life outside of their day-to-day profession. From former undercover police officers to ex-professional athletes, this series provide an insight into life stories worth telling that not only captivate, but also inspire and motivate.
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GC Stories: Augustine Kwakye-Agyekum
Sep 30, 202200:22:03Tap to summarizeOn the latest episode of Global Custodian’s podcast exploring the incredible tales and life experiences from people within the global securities services industry, Augustine Kwakye-Agyekum - a GC Legend and sub-Saharan custody expert - discusses his incredible life story and illustrious career which became the subject of a book Against All Odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GC Stories: Ben Bobroff
Aug 30, 202200:22:20Tap to summarizeKicking off series 3 of Global Custodian’s podcast exploring the incredible tales and life experiences from people within the global securities services industry, Northern Trust’s Ben Bobroff talks about his time in the bomb disposal unit within the British Armed Forces. Here he shares his background and the family motivation which saw him join the army, to his tours abroad and some of the common misconceptions about one of the most pressurised roles one can imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GC Stories: David Wright
Jul 21, 202100:31:10Tap to summarizeDavid Wright, senior product manager in the global asset owner and management product delivery team at HSBC, is also a Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue team leader. Having spent 15 years as a volunteer, Wright shares some of the rescues he’s participated in, the life lessons he’s picked up from a decade and a half in the team and the importance of teamwork and communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GC Stories: Kate Webber
Jul 14, 202100:33:57Tap to summarizeKate Webber, lead product manager, fund services at Northern Trust is also the founder of Women in Asset Servicing, a group established to grow female representation across all levels of the financial services industry. Kate discusses the goals of the association, her background, some of the incredible women she has known throughout her life and how they have shaped her journey, and the endeavours of Women in Asset Servicing going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 1, 202100:34:41Tap to summarizePaul Wilden – formerly of Standard Chartered and BNY Mellon and now global head of capital markets at Apex- is an LGBT+ man who lives with a disAbility. In this podcast, Paul takes us through his journey from childhood to the workplace, giving us an insight on the challenges, experiences and treatment he has faced throughout his life, in this extraordinary story of self-discovery, self-acceptance and proving people wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GC Stories: Bill Stone
Jun 24, 202100:24:12Tap to summarizeBill Stone, the founder of SS&C, is one of the most recognisable and well-known individuals in the fund services space, but while the story of SS&C’s journey from basement start-up to largest independent administrator in the world is well-known, Stone’s work outside of the industry is the story we’re delighted to share. A philanthropist who has decided to give back to the people and communities close to his heart, Stone shares his philosophy on charity and not forgetting where you came from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GC Stories: Mike Trinkaus
Jun 9, 202100:36:54Tap to summarizeFund services expert Mike Trinkaus was celebrating the sale of his company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in January 2017 when he was caught in an avalanche. We talk to Mike about the incident and how he went on to start a new fund administrator named after the trail in which his nearly catastrophic accident occurred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GC Stories: Duane Shippey
May 13, 202100:39:03Tap to summarizeDuane Shippey, one of the BNY Mellon’s Rising Stars and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion champion, set up scholarship at his alma mater three years ago that has created a steppingstone for students to defeat the odds which can be stacked against them from an early age – particularly those from a minority background. Here he discusses what this kind of financial support and representation can bring, along with highlighting the racial inequality that remains across our society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 21, 202000:48:16Tap to summarizeThe desert race series is considered by TIME Magazine as one of the top 10 endurance competitions in the world, but this didn’t put off Bryan Murphy, global head of intermediaries client coverage at Citi. Here, Murphy takes us through his epic adventures through the Atacama, Gobi and Namibian deserts and a grueling final leg in Antarctica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →GC Stories: Andrew Pitts-Tucker
Aug 14, 202000:53:21Tap to summarizeAfter 25 years in financial services, Andrew Pitts-Tucker made the move of a lifetime out of the sector to focus on his passion for wildlife conservation in Africa. Andrew tells his tale of charity work, face-offs with poachers and applying lessons learnt from financial services to make a real difference in the country and how it inspired his move back to securities services to focus on ESG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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