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On the latest edition of Tavistock Talks, Charles Vivian is joined by John Sisay, CEO of Consolidated Copper, and Robin Birchall, CEO of Serval Resources, to discuss the growing opportunity in Namibia's copper sector. Together, they discuss copper market dynamics, the benefits of operating in Namibia, and the key milestones both companies are targeting in the months ahead.

Tavistock are delighted to be supporting Serval Resources with their upcoming admission to AIM on the LSE.  Robin Birchall, CEO of Serval Resources, joins Charles Vivian to speak about the listing process, the exciting opportunities in the copper space and what this year has in store for Serval.

"Digging Deep is a story of resilience. It captures the rollercoaster journey the mining industry has been through. Every sector has faced its share of highs and lows and it is that spirit of perseverance that feels deeply embedded in the industry’s DNA." To celebrate World Book Day, Charles Vivian sits down with Tavistock associate director, Jade Davenport, to discuss the recent publication of the second edition of her book, Digging Deep.   Digging Deep explores South Africa’s great mineral revolution, providing a comprehensive deep dive into an industry that proved influential in weaving the political, economic and social fabric of a society. Jade and Charlie discuss the motivation behind releasing this second edition and consider how the industry can move forward given the long and troubled shadow cast by its past.

Tavistock's Adam Baynes sits down with Asset Match co-founder Iain Baillie for an episode on Asset Match's leading role in trading UK private company shares. In the wide-ranging conversation Iain outlined the founding of the company, the mechanics of the platform, the FCA's PISCES framework, and his perspective on the current opportunity set for private markets.

Tavistock partner Simon Hudson sat down with Winterflood’s James Wood for an episode on Winterflood Securities’ leading role in market making in London. The discussion delves into Winterflood’s business and how it leverages its core activities to provide insights and funding options for corporate issuers, ahead of important changes affecting retail shareholder participation in fundraises and corporate bonds later in January. James demystifies the ‘dark arts’ of market-making for Tavistock’s clients, from the founding of ‘WINS’ by Brian Winterflood in the 1980s, to how the company uses proprietary technology today to provide constant liquidity to the London market, gathering huge amounts of data that provide an unrivalled picture of trading activity.

Host Charles Vivian sits down with Amrish Shah - executive producer, AI commentator, and CEO of Proof of Concept, an innovative ed-tech masterclass platform helping creatives and professionals in the film and entertainment industry level up their skills for the AI age. Charles and Amrish explore how the AI landscape has shifted in the last few months and why it’s something business leaders can no longer ignore.

Tavistock's David Cracknell welcomes David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times, to host a special post-budget podcast.

Host Charles Vivian sits down with Amrish Shah - executive producer, AI commentator, and CEO of Proof of Concept, an innovative ed-tech masterclass platform helping creatives and professionals in the film and entertainment industry level up their skills for the AI age. Charles and Amrish discuss the fast-evolving role of AI in communications, unpacking the latest breakthroughs and creative opportunities shaping how we connect and tell stories, as well as the importance of staying authentic and why curiosity is key.

In this episode, Henry Adefope is joined by Lawrence Gosling, former investment editor and current head of communications at Artemis Investment Management.   Lawrence shares insights on how the investment landscape has evolved since he began his career in the City. He also reflects on the contrasts between working in journalism and communications, as well as revealing some of his personal investment strategies.

In this episode, Tavistock director Gareth Tredway is joined by Garth Mackenzie, seasoned financial markets trader, accomplished technical analyst and founder of Traders Corner. Key discussion points include:   Boom and bust – the most defining story of Garth’s career as a derivatives traderRisk management and the importance of resisting human natureBuilding a trading playbook – matching strategy to personality and sticking to your rulesThe value of being a good loser and the most common mistakes from retail tradersDo all traders drive Lamborghinis? – the problem of misleading marketing“The bull climbs up the stairs and the bear jumps out the window” – the meaning behind bear and bull markets

In this episode, Tara Vivian-Neal sits down with Kuba Stawiski, a director at Tavistock with a decade of experience in communications. Kuba shares insights into his career journey and the expertise he brings to our financial services team. He and Tara also explore the rewards of working in PR, along with the nuances of crafting and translating impactful messages.

David Cracknell and James Laing meet for the fourth episode of Market Share, dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. This episode covers President Trump’s tariff war, the status of gold prices, DeepSeek AI and the polarisation of DEI and ESG, among much more. James and David’s book recommendations are below: Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio (published 2018) How to Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication by Tom Mustill (published 2022) The Hip-Hop MBA: Lessons in Cut-Throat Capitalism from Rap’s Moguls by Nels Abbey (published 2024)

David Cracknell and James Laing meet for the sixth episode of Market Share, dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. David and James discuss the UK Government’s budget announcement, spending allocations, the US elections and even give their book recommendations for Christmas!

Adam Baynes catches up with Tavistock’s property director, James Whitmore, to discuss the latest trends in the industry.

David Cracknell and James Laing meet for the fifth episode of Market Share, dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. David and James discuss the snap summer election, the state of the public finances, and the impossible choices that face the next prime minister.