Mind the Markets
Episodes
Using Target Forwards - Professor Uwe Wystup
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Professor Uwe Wystup is about using target forwards.If you'd like to learn more, we've included our FX Exotic Options course...
The Impact of Electronic Trading in Derivatives - Dr Jamie Walton
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr. Jamie Walton explores the impact of electronic trading not only in vanilla markets and swaps, but also in derivatives.If you'...
FX Exotic Structures - Professor Uwe Wystup
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Professor Uwe Wystup is about foreign exchange exotic structures and how they evolved in the last 20 years. If you'd like to learn m...
Foreign Exchange Options - Dr Zareer Dadachanji
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr Zareer Dadachanji is about the nature of foreign exchange and what distinguishes FX from other asset classes.If you'd like to...
Fundamental Review of the Trading Book - Part 1 - Dr Simon Acomb
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr Simon Acomb gives us an insight into the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) - the recent piece of regulation by the Bas...
VIX - Dr Simon Acomb
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr Simon Acomb is about VIX: its history and why it matters.At London Financial Studies we concentrate exclusively on capital market...
Current Trends in Electronic Trading - Dr Jamie Walton
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr Jamie Walton is about current trends in electronic trading.If you'd like to learn more, we've included our Electronic Tra...
Private Equity with Dr Zareer Dadachanji
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr Zareer Dadachanji is about private equity.If you'd like to learn more, we've included our new Private Equity Funds and In...
Using Index-Linked Bonds and Inflation Swaps - Dr David Cox and Richard Fedrick
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Dr David Cox and Richard Fedrick is about using index-linked bonds and inflation swaps.If you'd like to learn more, we've in...
Relative Value Measures in the Bond Market - Richard Fedrick
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Richard Fedrick discusses relative value measures in the bond market and asset swap spreads.If you'd like to learn more, we'...
Yield Curve Construction - Richard Fedrick
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Richard Fedrick talks about yield curve construction and it's various aspects.If you'd like to learn more, we've include...
The Notion of Interest Rates - Richard Fedrick
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick introduces the notion of interest rates.If you'd like to learn more, we've included our Interest Rate Derivatives an...
The Ins and Outs of Term SOFR - Richard Fedrick
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick discusses the ins and outs of Term SOFR and and how borrowing is linked to it.If you'd like to learn more, we...
Bilateral Margining and Exchanges - Dr Jon Gregory
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr. Jon Gregory discusses bilateral margining - how it works and how it relates to central clearing.If you'd like to learn more, we'...
Stochastic Volatility (SV) in Interest Rate Derivatives - Richard Fedrick
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick discusses stochastic volatility in interest rate derivatives and related topics - focusing mainly on the SABR model....
Convexity in the Equity World - Dr Simon Acomb
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr. Simon Acomb discusses convexity in futures and equities, its importance, and its impact on discounting.If you'd like to lear...
Constant Maturity Swaps (CMS) - Richard Fedrick
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick discusses constant maturity swaps, also known as CMS. If you'd like to learn more, we've included our Interest Rate...
Central Clearing and Bilateral Margining - Dr. Jon Gregory
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr. Jon Gregory discusses central clearing and bilateral margining, highlighting the latest developments in the field. If you'd lik...
AI in Finance - Mayank Agrawal
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mayank Agrawal discusses the role of AI in finance and shares insights on what’s coming next.If you'd like to learn more, we've inc...
Convexity - Richard Fedrick
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick explores the role of non-linearity in bond markets, often referred to as convexity. What’s your understanding of c...
Funding Valuation Adjustment - Dr. Jon Gregory
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr Jon Gregory is about FvA and the basis of valuation within financial markets. If you'd like to learn more, we've included our Va...
Cross-Currency Basis Swaps - Richard Fedrick
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick explores cross-currency basis swaps and why the spreads have shifted significantly in recent years. If you'd li...
How do you dispose a large volume of shares? - Dr. Simon Acomb
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr Simon Acomb is about how you can dispose a large volume of shares in the market. If you'd like to learn more, we've included our...
AI Ethics in Finance - Mayank Agrawal
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mayank Agrawal discusses AI ethical biases and how to avoid hem, the balance between transparency and privacy, and the different appr...
Treasury Basis Trade - Richard Fedrick
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Richard Fedrick is about bond treasury and treasury future basis and also swaps spreads. If you'd like to learn more, we've include...
Collateral Valuation Adjustments - Dr. Jon Gregory
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr. Jon Gregory is about ColVA - or why Jon does not call it ColVA. In essence, it explores what happens when you have the right to ...
How to trade on volatility - Dr. Simon Acomb
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast with Dr. Simon Acomb is about the general topic of volatility, both as an overall concept but also as an asset class, offering practical ...