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Episode Notes
Amanda sits down with Samara Cohen, Global Head of Market Development at BlackRock, for a fast-paced, insightful conversation to kick off the inaugural episode of Straight to Why. Together, they break down the forces reshaping global financial markets through Samara’s three key pillars—policy and regulation, technology, and investor confidence—and why each one matters now more than ever.
They revisit lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, explore how ETFs and ETPs have transformed investor access, and discuss the evolving role of digital assets like Bitcoin. The conversation expands beyond markets into financial literacy, parenting in a digital-first world, and the power of peer mentorship.
Samara Cohen
Samara Cohen is Global Head of Market Development at BlackRock. Her work spans policy and regulation, technology and investor confidence, the forces she sees reshaping global financial markets.