The LIBF Podcast

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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
Updated Jun 4, 2024

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Nov 23, 2021 · 48 min
Episode 100: What are the biggest challenges facing the mortgage industry for 2022? (Mortgage Advice series ep.1)
Welcome to the first episode of our #MortgageAdvice series with Gordon Reid, Business Development Manager, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Les Pick, Head of Sales, Canada Life, David Woodbridge, Regional Sales Director, Primis, and John Somerville, Head of Financial Services. In this episode they aim to inform, interest, educate and entertain on all things mortgage industry related. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Oct 20, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 99: Take charge of your banking career (after show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run on taking charge of your banking career. Our banking qualifications have been designed for those currently in the sector and those looking to get into it. If you're thinking of taking a step up in your existing role, looking to learn some new skills, or considering a career change, we can help you take that next step. Rob Thompson, Head of Banking Services is joined by Olivier Beroud, Founder, Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation, LIBF, and Vera Spender Koubek, Associate Director, Centre for Sustainable Finance, LIBF, as they discuss how LIBF can help you with your current and future roles. 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.
Sep 14, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 98: Why is financial education so important in 2021? - The LIBF Financial Education podcast
Heather Tilston, Head of PR and Marketing, talks to Scott Mowberry, Financial Capability Relationship Manager and host of The LIBF Financial Education podcast, on the new channel and why financial education is so important for young people. Listen and subscribe on your chosen podcast platform by searching for 'The LIBF Financial Education podcast' or go to anchor.fm/libffe. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Aug 2, 2021 · 30 min
Episode 97: Sustainability in the MENA Region – Deep Dive into Sustainable Finance
This episode by LIBF MENA takes a deep dive into sustainability and sustainable finance in the MENA region. Chris McHugh, Director of the Centre of Sustainable Finance is joined by Belinda Scott and Ahmed Elbermbali to discuss the integration of sustainable initiatives within the financial services industry, ESG issues and how deep these are embedded in corporate reporting. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Jul 23, 2021 · 23 min
Episode 96: What keeps bankers awake at night? (after show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run by our Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation on the risks that are uppermost in bankers' minds as the world emerges from Covid-19 with a legacy of increased corporate and sovereign debt. They 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. This was recorded in May 2021, but due to difficulties has been delayed. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Jul 23, 2021 · 24 min
Episode 95: The Commonwealth: pandemic and recovery
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this episode, Alex talks to Nabeel Goheer Assistant Secretary-General at the Commonwealth Secretariat and a member of LIBF's International Advisory Board. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Jul 21, 2021 · 28 min
Episode 94: Professionalising the sale of motor finance (after show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar of the same name where John, Adrian, Joanne and Stephen dive further into the topic and debate some of the unanswered questions during the webinar. 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.
Jul 15, 2021 · 28 min
Episode 93: What will keep you up tomorrow night? (after show podcast)
This episode is a follow-on to a webinar run by our Centre for Governance Risk and Regulation on key challenges that financial services firms are likely to face in the next few years after the initial consequences of the pandemic have settled in. They 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.
Jul 14, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 92: What are carbon markets and what's the future for this industry?
In the latest 'Future of Finance' series for LIBF, Andrew Hilton from the CSFI talks to Jane Fuller, Ian Parry, Ingvild Sorhus, and Dalia Majumder-Russell. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Jul 7, 2021 · 23 min
Episode 91: Operational risk and resilience: what do the new standards mean?
This is the second episode of our #RiskyBusiness series from the Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation. This was originally recorded as a video and can be seen on our YouTube channel. Olivier Beroud (Founder, CGRR) talks to Andrew Cunningham (Co-chair of the editorial board, CGRR) on operational risk and resilience and what Basel's new standards mean for banks and the industry. Find out more about what we're doing at the Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation by going to https://risk.libf.ac.uk
Jun 18, 2021 · 25 min
Episode 90: Corporate Governance: What's ideal, what's nearly ideal and what's essential?
Welcome to the first episode of our #RiskyBusiness series from the Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation. This was originally recorded as a video and can be seen on our YouTube channel. In this episode, C-GRR Faculty members Andrew Cunningham and Paul Wright consider what 'ideal' corporate governance looks like in financial institutions, and also what the governance priorities should be when 'ideal' is not achievable in the short term. Find out more about what we're doing at the Centre for Governance, Risk and Regulation by going to https://risk.libf.ac.uk
May 5, 2021 · 57 min
Episode 89: Fintech in the MENA region
In the latest 'Future of Finance' series for LIBF, Andrew Hilton from the CSFI talks to Helene Panzarino, Nameer Khan, Görkem Cokcetin and Kareem Refaay. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Apr 1, 2021 · 31 min
Episode 88: The Isle of Man, financial education and the pandemic
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this episode, Alex talks to Phil O'Shea, Non-Executive Director, Cayman National Bank and a member of LIBF's International Advisory Board. They discuss financial services on the Isle of Man, the role that financial education plays and much more. This interview took place on 08/02/2021. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Mar 16, 2021 · 40 min
Episode 87: Future of Consumer and Retail Banking
Kareem Refaay, Regional Director of GCC & MENA of The London Institute of Banking & Finance interviews Amit Malhotra, General Manager Personal Banking Group, Commercial Bank of Dubai, about current developments and future of retail banking worldwide with a specific focus on North American, Middle East and Asia trends. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Mar 5, 2021 · 33 min
Episode 86: Financial diplomacy, global trade and education
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this episode, Alex talks to Bashir Siman, Head of Financial Diplomacy and Fintech, Brussels Diplomatic Academy and a member of LIBF's International Advisory Board. They discuss the role of financial diplomacy and how it affects global trade, sustainability, the UN development goals and much more. This interview took place on 19/01/2021. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Feb 26, 2021 · 29 min
Episode 85: Digital currencies, sustainability and ESG
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this fourth episode, Alex talks to Marco Boldini, Partner at Orrick and a member of LIBF's International Advisory Board. They discuss digital currencies and developments around the world, sustainability, the ways in which banks are responding to the pandemic and much more. This interview took place on 26/01/2021. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Feb 10, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 84: Financial Literacy in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Kareem Refaay, Regional Director of GCC & MENA of The London Institute of Banking & Finance interviews Maysa AlNowais, Community Engagement Director of Maan – Authority of Social Contribution in Abu Dhabi about Ghaya, the recently launched financial literacy programme, the impact, future plans and the drive for financial resilience. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Feb 5, 2021 · 30 min
Episode 83: Finance Matters series - AI, machine learning and education
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this third episode, Alex talks to Radish Singh, Partner at Deloitte APAC based in Singapore and a member of LIBF's International Advisory Board. They discuss AI and machine learning's role in the financial services industry, fraud detection, education and much more. This interview took place on 21/12/2020. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Jan 22, 2021 · 20 min
Episode 82: Finance Matters series - Banks, government and global trade
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this second episode, Alex talks to Richard Burge, Chief Executive, London Chamber of Commerce and a member of LIBF's International Advisory Board, about the impact of the pandemic for banks as well as how the Chamber is helping businesses to overcome hurdles. They also discuss the role of London and the UK in global trade, education and Brexit. This interview took place on 15/12/2020. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.
Jan 15, 2021 · 22 min
Episode 81: Finance Matters series - gender diversity, sustainability and agribusiness
Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, talks to leading figures about issues affecting the banking and finance sector – now and for the future. In this first episode, Alex talks to Sabila Din, Founder of Din Consultants and a member of LIBF’s International Advisory Board, about how banks are adapting and reacting to change and how they are supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. They also discuss gender diversity in the sector and other sustainability issues, including the role of agribusiness. This interview took place on 01/12/2020. For more information on our qualifications and training go to our website and follow us on our social channels on Twitter and Linkedin.