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ILT015 Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) CEO James Ashton on Journalism, Economics & the Markets (S2 EP07)
Fund Your Retirement Podcast · 2025-12-14 · 38 min
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In the latest episode of 'Investing for the Long Term,' hosts Judith McKenzie and Rosemary Banyard welcome James Ashton, Chief Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA). James reflects on his diverse and illustrious career, from his early days as a financial journalist to his current role at the QCA. James shares compelling stories from his time interviewing high-profile business figures like Richard Branson and discusses the importance of public equity markets. James also delves into his experience in both ghost writing and authoring books, notably 'The Everything Blueprint' about Arm, and touches on the challenges faced by UK small companies in accessing growth capital.