The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management (ft. Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets at Societe Generale) | Portfolio, Volatility

2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets

What kind of risk taker are you ? Imagine being presented with a choice: receive $100 with 100% certainty or take a chance on $200 with 50% probability. Do you dare to take a leap of faith, or do you play it safe? The answer may reveal more than you think.

Risk aversion is ingrained in our human heritage. Our ancestors who took excessive risks did not live long enough to pass on their genes to the next generation. Yet risk taking is the driving force behind societal progress. Whether you are a portfolio manager, a trader or an entrepreneur, managing risk is an integral part of the human experience.

In this episode of 2050 Investors, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua takes a closer look at risk and its role in the financial markets. Kokou explores traditional risk management models such as Value at Risk, volatility and heteroskedasticity (volatility of volatility) and explores the interplay between Main Street and Wall Street.

Later in the episode, Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk in global market activities. They examine different risk management models, their pros and cons, and the importance of setting an absolute level of risk consistent with one's capital and ability to absorb losses, while taking smart risks with a favourable risk/return profile. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in global markets, Hatem also discusses the biggest mistakes investors make when managing risk, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the world of 'unknown unknowns'.

About this show

Welcome to 2050 Investors, your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.

Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.

In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.

Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.

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Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG, climate change, AI, greenflation, globalization, plastic pollution, food, healthcare, biodiversity and more.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker & Jennifer Krumm. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

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