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Judith Mackenzie

Judith is an industry-recognised fund manager who joined Downing LLP in October 2009. Prior to Downing, she was a partner at Acuity Capital, a buyout from Electra Partners, managing small and micro-cap investments.

Rosemary Banyard

Rosemary is an award-winning fund manager who began her career with James Capel & Co where she was a senior investment analyst for 12 years before becoming a fund manager at AIB Govett. She rose to prominence and developed a reputation as one of the leading female fund managers in the UK after she joined Schroders in 1997.

Have you ever wondered what a fund manager does, how they think, the types of investments they look for and what led them to pursue careers in finance and investing? Join Judith MacKenzie, Head of Downing Fund Managers and Rosemary Banyard, Fund Manager, as they peel back the veil and share their guiding principles and experiences from careers spanning multiple decades in the finance industry as investment fund managers.

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LATEST EPISODES

Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard

ILT011 SVM Chairman Jamie Matheson Takes us on A Journey Through the World of Investments (S2 EP03)

In this episode of ‘Investing for the Long Term,’ hosts Judith McKenzie and Rosemary Banyard delve deep into the career and philosophies of Jamie Matheson, former Executive Chairman of Brewin Dolphin. Jamie reflects on his introduction to the financial world, pivotal career moments, and shares key insights about leadership, personal relationships, and the evolution of the financial industry.

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Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard

ILT010 Conversation with Claire Milverton, CEO of AIM listed 1spatial (S2 EP02)

In this episode of ‘Investing for the Long Term’ Season 2, hosts Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard are joined by Claire Milverton, CEO of 1spatial, an AIM-listed geospatial technology company based in Cambridge. Claire discusses 1spatial’s innovative solutions in location data management, her career journey, and the unique challenges and opportunities of leading a global business in the geospatial sector.

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Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard

ILT009 Insights from a Fund Management Legend, Andy Brough (Season 2 EP01)

In the first episode of season 2 of ‘Investing for the Long Term,’ hosted by Judith McKenzie and Rosemary Banyard, the duo chats with Andy Brough, a prominent figure in the small and mid-cap investment space.
Andy shares his career journey, key lessons, and experiences in fund management, providing valuable advice for new and seasoned investors.

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Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard

ILT008 A Day in the Life of a Fund Manager: Season Finale Insights from Judith Mackenzie & Rosemary Banyard | Part 8

In the final episode of the season, Judith and Rosemary delve into the intricacies of a day in the life of a fund manager. They discuss their roles and responsibilities, which include selecting and monitoring investments, communicating with shareholders, and dealing with regulatory requirements. They share insights into their typical weeks, which vary greatly and can be unpredictable due to market announcements.

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Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard

ILT004 Investor Psychology & Investing Through Recessions with Judith Mackenzie & Rosemary Banyard | Part 4

In part four of this now seven-part series, Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard share what is like investing through recessions and discuss the importance of investor psychology, including how you can cultivate the mindset of a long term investor. This was another great insight into how two seasoned fund managers think and how they view investing for the long term.

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