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Jun 2026
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Talking Capital explores the big questions facing sophisticated, long-term investors. Join Ian Barnard and guests on a monthly basis, as they answer market and investment questions posed by our own clients, covering any asset class in any region of the world. Capital Generation Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered as an Investment Adviser by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This podcast and any opinions expressed do not constitute investment advice and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security or any other investment or product. Nothing said during this podcast should be construed as an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity. All information and opinions expressed herein are current as of publication of the podcast and are subject to change without notice. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute research or recommendation from Capital Generation Partners to the listener. Capital Generation Partners makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any of the information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore, including in respect to direct or indirect loss is expressly disclaimed. Advice is given and services are supplied by Capital Generation Partners LLP and its affiliates (“CapGen”) on the basis of our terms and conditions of business, which are available upon request. No liability is accepted, or responsibility assumed, in respect of persons who are not clients of CapGen, unless expressly agreed in writing. Please note that the value of investments referred to in this podcast and their income may go down as well as up. If you choose to invest any product referred to in this podcast, your capital will be at risk and you may lose some or all of your investment. No compensation, monetary or non monetary, or other inducement is provided, directly or indirectly, to any external third-party guest speakers appearing on this podcast. This podcast may not be copied, reproduced, further distributed to any other person or published, in whole or in part for any purpose. Further information, including our privacy statement, can be found on our website at www.capgenpartners.com
In this episode, Ian is joined by Mario Acquistapace, Investment Research Director at CapGen, to discuss the theme of energy transition, including:An overview of the energy transition landscape, including the drivers and opportunitiesThe evolution of our investment research process Clean Energy Transition's investment strategy and our rationale for selecting them as a partner
In this episode, Ian is joined by Donald McFarlan, Portfolio Management Director at CapGen, to discuss the theme of energy transition, including:Market overview: what do we mean by energy transition, what are the drivers and how can investors access this opportunity?Portfolio context: how can energy transition be integrated into client portfolios?Implementation: how are we are evolving our approach to energy transition to provide long-term exposure?
In this episode, Ian is joined by Ross Davies, Head of Real Estate at CapGen, to discuss the role of ESG in the real estate industry, including:The evolution of ESG requirements since the 1990sThe impact of government regulation, and what this means for the future of commercial property across developers, occupiers and asset ownersThe impact of US policies on UK real estate and the diverging approaches to ESG
In this standalone episode, Ian is joined by Quintin Price, Chair of our Asset Allocation Committee, and Donald McFarlan, Portfolio Management Director, to discuss the investment implications of the conflict in Iran, including: What has happened, what are the implications and how should investors respond? How have markets reacted and what impact has that had on our portfolios?What are the longer-term possibilities for the conflict and what could this mean for asset allocation?
In this episode, Ian is joined by Kate Russell, Managing Director of Tellus Natural Capital and Dimitri Zenghelis, Chair of our Responsible Capital Committee, to discuss:The importance of natural capital in the economic systemIncorporating natural capital in economics and the role of technology and AI in measuring ecosystemsThe UK's progress on natural capital
In this episode, Ian is joined by Dimitri Zenghelis, Chair of our Responsible Capital Committee and Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, to discuss the evolving landscape of responsible capital, including:Trump’s impact on the progress of sustainabilityThe transition to electrification and renewable energy and China's strategic lead in these sectorsThe progress of natural capital in the UK
In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss:2025 recap: how should we reflect on market performance in 2025? Private markets: have private markets recovered and how did our portfolios perform?Opportunities: how did the opportunities we previously highlighted perform in 2025 and what are the key opportunities for the year ahead?
In this episode, Ian is joined by Ali Akay, Chief Investment Officer of Carrhae Capital, an investment manager specialising in emerging market equities, to discuss:How a chance conversation about the ex-prime minister of Turkey led to Ali’s career in investingHow Carrhae’s best-in-class emerging market equity selection process sets them apartAn example of how Carrhae’s investment philosophy works in practise
In this episode, Ian is joined by Mario Acquistapace, Investment Research Associate Director at CapGen, to discuss emerging market equities, including:An overview of the current landscape, how they've performed and the associated risksOur manager selection processCarrhae Capital's investment strategy and the rationale behind choosing them as a partner
In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss emerging market equities from a macro perspective:Market overview: how have emerging market equities performed over the past year and how do we classify them?Portfolio context: what is their role in portfolios and what are the risks?Investment strategy: what are the pros and cons of active vs passive approaches?
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