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Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed

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Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed is your gateway into the complex and ever-evolving universe of risk management. From discussions about financial crime and physical risk to forced labor and cybersecurity, from entity data to AI-led innovations, this podcast explores many of the critical risks organizations face today—along with strategies to navigate them and foster resilient growth. Join our constellation of thought leaders, authors, and practitioners as they decode the forces shaping an era of exponential risk and share insights to help organizations adapt and thrive.

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#110
September 10 · 27 min
Moody’s x Intapp: Law firms
Law firms are navigating evolving regulation, hybrid working models, ambitious growth strategies, and rapid advances in cloud and AI technology. Modernizing client intake and matter onboarding can help firms connect these priorities while improving the experience for partners, compliance teams, and clients. In this episode, Marie-Claire Grace O'Reilly, Industry Principal, Legal Compliance at Intapp joins host, Alex Pillow to explore law firms can bring together people, processes, data, and tech
#109
August 26 · 59 min
Moody's x SAP: Source-to-pay
Source-to-pay sits at the heart of how organizations control costs, manage supplier risk, and turn procurement strategy into day-to-day purchasing. Integrated processes, trusted data and effective governance are becoming even more important as AI begins to automate work across enterprises.
#108
August 14 · 1 hr 5 min
Moody’s x Blackdot: Crime uncovered
Financial crime is becoming more complex, cross-border, and digitally enabled. As criminal networks evolve, investigators are combining data, technology, and collaboration to uncover hidden connections and strengthen risk detection. In this episode, Antonia Edmunds, Chief Commercial Officer at Blackdot Solutions; Olivier Morlet, CEO & Founder of G&A Consultancy; and Francis Marinier, Industry Practice Lead at Moody's, join our host Alex Pillow.
#107
August 3 · 41 min
Moody’s x Coupa: Direct spend
Supply chain disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and cost pressures are causing organizations to rethink how they manage supplier relationships and procurement decisions. As strategic partners, Moody's and Coupa help organizations combine supplier intelligence, risk insights, and procurement workflows to build less fragile, more resilient supply chains. In this episode, Dean Bain, former SVP and General Manager of Supply Chain and Direct Spend at Coupa, and Chelsea Walker, Director of Partn
#106
July 1 · 50 min
Meet Moody’s AI Agents
AI agents are rapidly shifting how businesses approach automation and decision-making. As capabilities evolve, organizations are rethinking workflows, data, and the role of human expertise alongside intelligent systems. In this episode, Olga Loiseau-Aslanidi, Managing Director for AI Solutions and Keith Berry, General Manager at Moody’s, join host Alex Pillow to explore how AI agents are transforming risk, compliance, and operational efficiency. They discuss how agentic systems combine large la
#105
June 17 · 53 min
Effective CDD for banks
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is more than a regulatory checkbox—it can be a critical defense against financial crime and a cornerstone of trust in banking. In this episode of Risk Reframed, Moody’s Jill DeWitt, and PwC’s Jim Daly join host Alex Pillow to break down what CDD really means for banks, how it works day-to-day, and why it matters. They answer key questions like: What are the main components of a strong CDD program? How can working in siloes impact the effectiveness of CDD teams?
#104
June 3 · 39 min
Growth & Strategy 101 | Back to basics
Hitting growth targets is often treated as a pure success metric, but missing them can create far wider risks for an organization. This episode reframes growth through a risk lens, exploring how revenue targets connect to confidence, culture, and long‑term performance. James Hargreave, Strategist for Growth and Strategy at Moody’s, joins host, Alex Pillow, to unpack why “missing your number” can be the most significant risk in business and how smarter strategy can reduce that risk. Together, th
#103
May 20 · 29 min
Supply chain risk 101 | Back to basics
Supply chain risk has moved from a back-office concern to a boardroom priority. In this episode of Risk Reframed, we dig into the foundations to understand what supply chain risk management really means in today’s interconnected world. Carolina Azar, Senior Director and Lead Strategist for Supply Chain Risk Management at Moody’s, joins host, Alex Pillow, to break down the fundamentals and explain why the discipline has rapidly evolved over recent years. Their conversation explores how modern s
#102
May 6 · 46 min
Trade Credit 101 | Back to basics
Trade credit is a critical but often overlooked part of managing business risk, sitting at the intersection of sales, finance, and cash flow. In this episode, we explore how trade credit has evolved into a strategic lever for organizations navigating today’s complex risk environment. Eefje Van Craen, Lead Strategist for Trade Credit at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack what trade credit really means in a B2B context and why it plays a central role in customer onboarding and risk manage
#101
April 22 · 36 min
TPRM 101 | Back to basics
Third-party risk management (TPRM) has become a critical discipline as organizations navigate increasingly complex supplier networks and emerging risks. This episode breaks down some of the fundamentals of TPRM and why getting the basics right can matter so much. In this episode, Marisol Lopez Mellado, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack third-party risk management, clarify how it differs from related concepts, like supply chain risk, and outline what best-in-clas
#100
April 8 · 53 min
The rise & risk of agentic commerce
AI-powered agents have changed how commerce works and how risk is now managed across industries. In this, our landmark 100th, episode of the podcast, the conversation turns to what agentic commerce means for trust, fraud, and decision-making at scale. In this special, milestone edition, Shaked Vax, Head of Product Strategy and Partnerships at Pipl, a veteran of the fraud, authentication, and cyber risk industries, joins host Alex Pillow. They discuss how agent-driven buying is reshaping consum
#99
March 25 · 54 min
Innovation: All source, part 4
Technologies are evolving faster than ever, reshaping how governments, intelligence teams, and national security organizations operate in a world where technological advantage increasingly defines geopolitical influence. In this fourth and final installment of our All Source miniseries, Megan Anderson, Executive Vice President at IQT and Jason Lee, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, join host Alex Pillow. Together, they trace the evolution of government technology adoption, the challenges of
#98
March 11 · 50 min
De-risking content platforms
Content creation is expanding faster than ever, bringing new pressures on platforms to keep their spaces safe, trusted, and resilient. With technology reshaping the landscape, how can platforms protect both creators and consumers? In this episode of Risk Reframed, host Alex Pillow is joined by Alison Boden, Executive Director at Free Speech Coalition, and Robert Evans, CEO and Co‑founder at FINTRAIL - A Cosegic Company. Together, they unpack the evolving risks facing modern content platforms fr
#97
February 25 · 44 min
Sanctions in 2026
With sanctions enforcement tightening and evasion tactics changing, organizations everywhere are reassessing how they navigate risk, compliance, and international operations. In this episode of Risk Reframed, host Alex Pillow is joined by Hera Smith and Ted Datta, Industry Practice Leads at Moody’s, to break down what has changed in sanctions over the past year—and what businesses should be preparing for next. Together, they explore the shifting regulatory environment, the growing expectations
#96
February 4 · 35 min
From KYC Decoded to Risk Reframed
The risk landscape is evolving and so are we! By audience demand "KYC Decoded" has become "Risk Reframed". This Moody's Talks show will deliver insights across the risk areas, as well as providing practical strategies and thought leadership for risk professionals operating in today’s complex landscape. In this episode, host Alex Pillow is joined by Samantha Hall, Head of Commercial Strategy for Corporates at Moody’s, to discuss why reframing risk is essential for businesses navigating an e
#94
January 21 · 52 min
Tackling forced labor risks
Forced labor remains a pressing challenge across global trade, often hidden deep in complex supply chains. As regulations tighten and scrutiny grows, businesses are rethinking how they achieve transparency and compliance. In this episode, Amy Morgan, VP of Trade at Altana, joins our host, Alex Pillow, to explore how companies can tackle forced labor risks in their supply chains. Amy shares insights on regulatory shifts, operational challenges, and how technology is transforming the compliance l
#93
Dec 17, 2025 · 39 min
Unified risk management insights
Risk is no longer confined to a single department—it’s a business-wide challenge. In this episode, we explore how organizations can move from siloed approaches to a unified risk management strategy that drives resilience and competitive advantage. Host Alex Pillow is joined by Paul Nola, Partner at We Live Context, who shares insights from Moody’s latest study on unified risk management. This research draws on 50 in-depth interviews with senior executives across industries and regions. Their d
#92
Dec 3, 2025 · 32 min
BIS 50% Rule: What you need to know
The BIS 50% Rule is coming—but it’s already reshaping screening activities. By making ownership the deciding factor for the US Entity List, this rule could expose hidden connections, highlight new risks, and impel companies to rethink how they manage global trade and global due diligence. In this episode, host Alex Pillow, is joined by Moody’s Industry Practice Lead, Hera Smith, to unpack what this rule will likely mean for businesses worldwide. Together, they explore the effects across industr
#91
Nov 5, 2025 · 53 min
Human in the loop: Continuous monitoring
What if your compliance controls aren’t doing what you think they are? In a world where regulations shift overnight and data moves faster than ever, continuous monitoring is your second line of defense – testing, validating, and strengthening controls before risk becomes reality. In this episode, host Alex Pillow sits down with Anu Mathur Boyd, Head of Continuous Monitoring at ING, and Francis Marinier, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s to unpack the importance of continuous monitoring: what
#90
Oct 22, 2025 · 45 min
Exploring AI in risk and compliance
In this episode, we dive into the findings of Moody’s latest global study on the use of artificial intelligence in risk-related compliance — an evolution of our 2023 research. This new report explores how attitudes, adoption, and applications of AI have shifted across industries and regions. We’re joined once again by Paul Nola, Partner at We Live Context, who returns to the show with host, Alex Pillow. Together, they explore the latest trends and insights from key benefits and drivers to bar

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