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Stay ahead in the world of business, finance and technology with our regular podcast series, featuring interviews with leading figures in the business world.
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- 140 episodes
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- TLNov 25, 2022 · 16 min
Episode 119: Making sense of ESG ratings and benchmarks (After show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run by our Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation on making sense of the ESG ratings and benchmarks. Andrew Cunningham, Chairman of the Editorial Board, Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation, Kasia Chodurek, LIBF Next Gen faculty member, Interim Head of Distribution for 'FarmWorks' (Kenya), Oliver Beroud, founder of LIBF's Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation and Visiting Professor, LIBF and Vitaline Yeterian, Senior Vice President, DBRS Morningstar dive deeper into the topic and answer some of the questions that we didn’t have time for during the session. If you’d like to watch the webinar then go to https://www.libf.ac.uk/news-and-insights/webinars/detail/2022/11/23/making-sense-of-esg-ratings-and-benchmarks For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLOct 12, 2022 · 13 min
Episode 118: The Mortgage Conference special - Part 2 (The mortgage advice series)
*The Mortgage Conference was rescheduled due to a national train strike in 2022. This podcast was recorded on 12/10/22 therefore some of this content may now be out of date. The new date for The Mortgage Conference is Wednesday 19 April 2023.* Welcome to episode 11 of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance and Julie Pardy, Director of Regulation, Worksmart Ltd. In this special episode Gordon and his guests discuss the upcoming Mortgage Conference hosted by The London Institute of Banking & Finance, and delve deeper into why attending the conference will help advisers, what you can expect to hear from our speakers, and much more. As always they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. Book your ticket to The Mortgage Conference today! And if you missed it you can listen to part one. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLOct 6, 2022 · 22 min
Episode 117: The Mortgage Conference special - Part 1 (The mortgage advice series)
* The Mortgage Conference was rescheduled due to a national train strike in 2022. This podcast was recorded on 06/10/22 therefore some of this content may now be out of date. The new date for The Mortgage Conference is Wednesday 19 April 2023.* Welcome to the tenth episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Kay Westgarth, Head of Sales, Standard Life, and Stuart Wilson, CEO, Air Group. In this special episode Gordon and his guests discuss the upcoming Mortgage Conference hosted by The London Institute of Banking & Finance, and delve deeper into why attending the conference will help advisers, what you can expect to hear from our speakers, and much more. As always they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. Book your ticket to The Mortgage Conference today! For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLSep 23, 2022 · 14 min
Episode 116: Financial institutions, financial crime and regulation (After show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run by our Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation on Financial institutions, financial crime and regulation. Andrew Cunningham, Chairman of the Editorial Board, Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation, Derek Leatherdale, Managing Director, GRI Strategies, Dr Viri Chauhan , Managing Director , Themis and Katarina Cook, Fund Manager, Brewin Dolphin dive deeper into the topic and answer some of the questions that we didn’t have time for during the session. If you’d like to watch the webinar then go to https://www.libf.ac.uk/news-and-insights/webinars/detail/2022/09/23/financial-institutions-financial-crime-and-regulation For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLSep 22, 2022 · 54 min
Episode 115: The importance of income protection (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the ninth episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Karla Edwards, The Protection Parent, Richard Kateley, Protection enthusiast, and Andrew Wibberley, Director, Alea Risk. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. They discuss why Income Protection is such an important product for mortgage advisers to consider when discussing their customers’ protection needs, look at the advantages and disadvantages vs other protections on the market, and much more. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLAug 1, 2022 · 56 min
Episode 114: Making the most of industry events (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the eighth episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Sonya Matharu, Senior Mortgage Broker, The Mortgage Mum, Clare Beardmore, Head of Broker and Propositions, Legal & General Mortgage Club, and Kay Westgarth, Head of Sales, Standard Life. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. They discuss how mortgage advisers can make the most of the industry events which they attend. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLJul 15, 2022 · 17 min
Episode 113: The return of inflation: an old challenge for a new generation of bankers (After show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run by our Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation on The return of inflation: an old challenge for a new generation of bankers. Andrew Cunningham, Chairman of the Editorial Board, Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation, Professor Bryan Foss, Risk Coalition Mark Cliffe, Visiting Professor, LIBF, Paul Fisher, Visiting Professor, LIBF, former MPC member at the Bank of England, dive deeper into the topic and answer some of the questions that we didn’t have time for during the session. If you’d like to watch the webinar then go to libf.ac.uk/webinars. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TL
Jun 22, 2022 · 47 minEpisode 112: Becoming a mortgage adviser (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the seventh episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Greg Smith, Senior Training Manager, Just Mortgages, Sonya Matharu, Senior Mortgage Broker, The Mortgage Mum, and Clare Race, Mortgage Manager, Natwest. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. They discuss how to become a mortgage adviser, mortgage qualifications, the different roles available and much more. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLJun 9, 2022 · 42 min
Episode 111: Experience vs Expertise (The Next Gen Faculty)
Welcome to our first podcast from the Next Gen Faculty at The London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) talking all about Expertise vs Experience. The discussion covers why the Next Gen Faculty was created, why we need to question our understanding of Experience vs Expertise at the highest levels of corporate decision making, and why we need to take action now. Olivia Jennings, Sustainability Consultant and member of the Next Gen Faculty talks to Olivier Beroud, Ratings specialist and Founder of the Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation, and Katie Shanahan, Cyber Security Consultant and Founder of the Next Gen Faculty. Links referenced: - Harvard Business Review article on shadow boards https://hbr.org/2019/06/why-you-should-create-a-shadow-board-of-younger-employees - B Lab's Boardroom 2030 initiative https://boardroom2030.org/ Follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLMay 3, 2022 · 49 min
Episode 110: Brokers considering the specialist property finance sector (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the sixth episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Adam Tyler, Executive Chairman of FIBA Ltd, Charlotte Rutter, Head of Comms & Networks, Roma Finance, John Kent, Managing Director, White Rose Finance, and Vic Jannels, Chairman, Impact Specialist Finance. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. They discuss how brokers can develop skills and knowledge by expanding into the specialist lending field, and much more. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLMar 24, 2022 · 50 min
Episode 109: Mortgages and the cost of living crisis (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the fifth episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Les Pick, Head of Sales, Canada Life, Sonya Matharu, Senior Mortgage Broker, The Mortgage Mum, and Vikki Jefferies, Proposition Director, Primis. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. They discuss the cost of the living crisis, what this means for mortgages and mortgage advisers, and look at specific customer case studies. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLMar 2, 2022 · 57 min
Episode 108: Redington: Positive changes for people and planet
With climate change a top priority for organisations and governments around the world, LIBF is bringing together key players in the finance sector to highlight organisations and activities that are making a real difference as part of our Sustainable Finance in Action project. In this episode, John Somerville, LIBF, talks to Anastasia Guha, Head of Global Sustainable Investment, and Nick Samuels, Head of Manager Research from Redington. They discuss why climate change is such a high priority for Redington, and the strategies they have put in place, how they have implemented their 7-point climate action plan, and the finance sectors role in tackling climate change. As part of this project, many of these key players have produced films to show how they’re playing their part. Watch Redington's film here https://bit.ly/3Im2Glq and all of the films on our YouTube channel. For more information on our Sustainable Finance in Action project go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLFeb 23, 2022 · 52 min
Episode 107: The importance of CPD to Mortgage Advisers (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the fourth episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Sarah Tucker, The Mortgage Mum, Neil McAllister, and David Woodbridge, Regional Sales Director, Primis. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage related. They discuss why they believe continuous development is so important, what particular aspects of their role they believe advisers should focus their development on, and how they plan and prioritise their own professional development. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLJan 24, 2022 · 49 min
Episode 106: The importance of talking about financial protection (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the third episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Karla Edwards, The Protection Parent, Richard Kateley, Protection enthusiast, and Alan Knowles, Managing Director, Cura Financial Services. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things protection related. They discuss the biggest barriers faced by protection advisers, why customers are often left with inadequate cover, and some of the issues facing brokers today. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLJan 21, 2022 · 26 min
Episode 105: Aegon UK's pathway to reducing carbon emissions
With climate change a top priority for organisations and governments around the world, LIBF is bringing together key players in the finance sector to highlight organisations and activities that are making a real difference as part of our Sustainable Finance in Action project. In this episode, John Somerville, LIBF, talks to Tim Orton and Hilkka Komulainen from Aegon UK. They discuss how the company has a significant role to play in the transition to a lower-carbon world. Default funds, and their journey to net-zero, are a big part of this. As part of this project, many of these key players have produced films to show how they’re playing their part. Watch Aegon UK's film here https://bit.ly/3tNKywE and all of the films on our YouTube channel. For more information on our Sustainable Finance in Action project go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLJan 12, 2022 · 32 min
Episode 104: Financing the Insurance Industry for a Net Zero Economy
With climate change a top priority for organisations and governments around the world, LIBF is bringing together key players in the finance sector to highlight organisations and activities that are making a real difference as part of our Sustainable Finance in Action project. In this episode, John Somerville, LIBF, talks to Dr Urs Ramseier and Daniel King-Robinson from Twelve Capital. They discuss how financial services are key for a net-zero economy because companies need funding and insurance to manage risks from climate change. As part of this project, many of these key players have produced films to show how they’re playing their part. Watch Twelve Capital's film here https://bit.ly/34zH06p and all of the films on our YouTube channel. For more information on our Sustainable Finance in Action project go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLDec 16, 2021 · 52 min
Episode 103: Top tips for your CeMAP study (The mortgage advice series)
Welcome to the second episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, Adrian Crowley, CeMAP trainer, and John Somerville, Head of Financial Services, The London Institute of Banking & Finance. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things CeMAP related. They discuss top tips for studying CeMAP, some of the challenges faced, and the next steps to securing a job as a mortgage adviser. For more information on our CeMAP qualification go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
- TLDec 9, 2021 · 35 min
Episode 102: COPs and Robbers - sustainable investing for the long term
With climate change a top priority for organisations and governments around the world, LIBF is bringing together key players in the finance sector to highlight organisations and activities that are making a real difference as part of our Sustainable Finance in Action project. In this episode, John Somerville, Head of financial services LIBF, and Henry Boucher, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Sarasin & Partners, discuss sustainable investing, reactions to COP26 and the biggest issues facing the industry. As part of this project, many of these key players have produced films to show how they’re playing their part. Watch Sarasin & SRI's film here https://bit.ly/33fO07W and all of the films on our YouTube channel. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin. Important information The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a guide to future returns and may not be repeated. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. It is provided for educational purposes only. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. No statement or representations made in this video are legally binding on Sarasin & Partners LLP or the recipient. This podcast may not be reproduced without prior permission. Issued by Sarasin & Partners LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales. Registered number OC329859 which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 475111.
- TLDec 2, 2021 · 23 min
Episode 101: Enhancing geopolitical risk oversight in an increasingly challenging world (after show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run by our Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation on Enhancing geopolitical risk oversight in an increasingly challenging world. Olivier Beroud, Founder, Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation, Hanif Barma, Co-founder, The Risk Coalition, Mark Cliffe, Senior Advisor, KPMG UK, Andrew Cunningham, Founder, Darien Analytics and Derek Leatherdale, Managing Director, GRI Strategies dive deeper into the topic and answer some of the questions that we didn’t have time for during the session. If you’d like to watch the webinar then go to libf.ac.uk/webinars. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.