What will define the future of fintech? Be it tokenization or stablecoins, virtual assets are growing at an astonishing rate, all as more institutional capital moves into the space. With finance increasingly being built on digital rails, some fintech hubs are already capitalizing on the shift. Hear from an enterprise blockchain company and major global virtual asset regulator, about how the technology could scale. This episode is sponsored by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Rich Steinmeier, CEO of LPL Financial. They discuss his early career learnings at McKinsey. They also discuss LPL's $2.7 billion acquisition of Commonwealth, and the evolving relationship of AI and financial advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Age of AI, how should students prepare for the job market? Nitin Nohria is the former Dean of the Harvard Business School (and current Harvard professor). His new book is “The CEO: Role, Reality, and Responsibility.” He is also executive chairman of Thrive Capital, Joshua Kushner’s venture firm. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Robin Wigglesworth, editor of Financial Times' Alphaville blog and author of the new book 'A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World'. They discuss the bond market as the engine of the global economy, why the 30-year mortgage is "a miracle of the modern world," and when we should actually start worrying about US debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors who want to reduce risk but still maintain equity exposure may want to explore dividend equities. David Bahnsen is founder, managing partner and chief investment office of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm. His new book is “Profit from the profit: the past, present, and future of dividend growth investing.”   Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Bob Michele, CIO and Head of Global Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities at JPMorgan. They discuss Bob's unconventional start at the University of Pennsylvania, the differences between the science of bonds and the art of equities, and whether the US is heading toward a recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of forces are driving prices higher. But what about Artificial Intelligence, Algos, Surveillance Capitalism, and other technologies we all use every day? Might they be sending prices higher? Lindsay Owens is CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative, a DC-based economic think tank and author of a new bestseller, “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price—and What That Means for Your Wallet.” Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute. They discuss her research into global markets, and how they balance geopolitical risk. They also discuss China's growth as a technical innovator, and the risks to US debt. Finally, Barry and Maria discuss the differences between investing research and academia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the most important parts of a CEO’s job? How much does the CEO of public companies matter to their stock’s performance? Professor Nitin Nohria was dean of the Harvard Business School (he still teaches there), and is the author of a new book “The CEO: The Role, the Reality, the Responsibility” Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO of Schwab Asset Management. They discuss his time at Financial Engines, where he worked under Nobel laureate William Sharpe before joining Schwab Asset Management in 2011. They discuss how his doctorate in decision sciences helps him build trust with clients and push them toward their goals. They also discuss how he built Schwab Asset Management to over a trillion dollars and how he is using his background to help navigate his clients through the current state of the markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.