I thought if we could put our hard-working culture as traders into the asset management, it will be a great combination, and we did do that.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We can find a great sector or business, but we're investing so early that unless there's this tenacious grit, determination, resourcefulness, ability to evolve, it won't work.
It is very important that people see there is a bright future, and we can re-engage that entrepreneurial spirit of the trading nation for which the U.K. has always been known - that dynamic, creative spirit.
As I've told my three daughters, all of whom I've at one time encouraged to go into macro trading, any man or woman can do anything to which they set their heart and mind.
One of the great responsibilities that I have is to manage my assets wisely, so that they create value.
If you review the commercial history, you will discover anyone who controls oriental trade will get hold of global wealth.
We find that no matter what country we're in, if we hit the right economic notes and appeal to the mass market, we're able to build the business very, very rapidly.
You will never see as many great women investors or traders as men. Period. End of story.
This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not the many.
What we prefer to do is operate our investment bank in a way that is like what investment banks used to be, which is a middle man - someone who is here to match people who need capital with people who have capital - and not position ourselves at the center of that by taking big positions on a trading stance.
We have to change our culture so you can create wealth from making things and don't just try to make money out of money.