The HC Insider Podcast
1) The Big Picture with David Fyfe
As we come toward the end of the year, what is the global macro-economic picture. What have been the key themes in 2025 and how have they manifested in energy and commodity markets? And what can we d...Show More
2) The State of Oil with Homayoun Falakshahi
As we begin to wrap up the year, we return to the crude markets. What has been oil’s journey in the latter half of 2025? What has all this meant for trader performances after a challenging first half?...Show More
3) Trading in Asia with Iain Lawson
In this episode we return to Singapore and commodity trading in Asia. Is Singapore still a must -have hub as part of a global commodity footprint? What are the key commodities traded there? How do tho...Show More
4) Wine with Nick Brewer
Today, in time for the US Thanksgiving, we discuss wine. From rare Burgundies to commodity wine that is shipped in containers and blended. What is wine? How is it made? What is the market structure an...Show More
5) Will Ags Save Your Portfolio? With Jake Hanley
Today, we are talking agricultural markets and the case for investing in agricultural commodities, particularly in ETFS. And why that case is enhanced in the volatile world of today and the perhaps mu...Show More
6) Trading: the hidden $3trillion dollar opportunity with Antti Belt
Why don’t more energy & resource companies have trading arms? For that matter, why don’t more sectors trade? Chips, drugs even real estate? Why are CEOs reticent to set up trading platforms and what a...Show More
7) Schism & Domination: Founding Trafigura & Glencore: Mark Crandall Part 2
In Part 2, Mark Crandall relives the events that led to the founding of Glencore and Trafigura. Why did Claude Dauphin go his separate way and what was the founding vision for Trafigura? How had Marc...Show More
8) AVAILABLE NOW: Global Middle and Back Office Salary Report 2025
Our Global Commodity Trading Middle & Back Office Salary Report 2025 is now available for purchase. Published by HC Group's Talent Intelligence team. the report covers salary benchmarks for Risk, Leg...Show More
9) The Rise of Rich & The Founding of the Modern Trading House: Mark Crandall Part 1
Today, we're joined by Mark Crandall, one of the founding fathers of the modern trading house and the commodities sector as we know it today. Mark started his career at Morgan Stanley, where he helped...Show More
10) Rivers of Money: A History of Oil Trading – Meet the Authors Live Event
On October 1st, at HC Group’s Headquarters in London, host Paul Chapman interviewed Colin Bryce and Adi Imsirovic about their new book – Rivers of Money - in front of an invited audience of 100 friend...Show More