[The Fintech Files] June Felix, CEO of IG Group - Unlocking Financial Futures through Education

The Skeptic's Guide to Investment Management - by InvestOrama

June Felix is the CEO of IG Group, the leading trading platform, and a strong advocate for financial literacy. We discuss the changing nature of retail trading with insights from IG Group and how to empower individuals to shape their own financial future.

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EPISODE LINKS

IG Group Academy https://www.ig.com/en/learn-to-trade

June Felix on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junefelix/

QUOTES

“IG’s web traffic, our YouTube views have increased substantially over this past year, despite markets being rather depressed in terms of equity markets in general. The retail clients want to understand what's going on. This is a global trend that we see across our clients everywhere.”

“Defined contribution is a wave that is going to sweep the world and has certainly already started in many parts of the world like the US or Asia. And it will be necessary in Europe as well because defined benefit programs are not sustainable.”

"Based on a recent survey of our customers: 82% believe that they can find opportunities even in market downturns, and in challenging markets because they have over time developed the confidence and tools understanding to participate in the market in the right way.”

TIME STAMPS

00:00 teaser

00:48 intro

01:14 June's background from chemical engineer to banking & tech

03:01 What is financial literacy

04:05 Schools and financial literacy

05:58 The financial literacy spectrum from basic maths to Black Scholes

07:06 We're no longer defined by a single source of income

08:46 Finding opportunities in challenging markets

10:14 Raising your game as an individual investor

12:16 Is there a conflict between educational and promotional content at IG?

16:41 Is trading too masculine?

18:34 UX and inclusivity

19:54 Switching to a high-rate environment

21:18 No yield hunters at IG

22:26 Discussing the disclaimer on IG trading

24:56 Regulation

28:06 Individuals need to take accountability and responsibility for their future

29:31 Career advice from June Felix

ABOUT

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