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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Sep 13, 2018 · 11 min
Episode 40: Careers Advice with Nadim Choudhary
The Head of Careers and Employability Nadim Choudhury joined us to discuss the what the careers services offers to students, and what kind of advice Nadim can give to prospective students. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Aug 28, 2018 · 18 min
Episode 39: Trade Finance - Digitalisation
Maersk and IBM have launched their global blockchain trade platform Tradelens, which is a platform developed to enable the digitalisation of trade documentation, potentially making trade quicker and easier. David Morrish and Mike Backhouse sit down to discuss the recent trends in digitisation of trade finance, and what impact of Maersk and IBM's platform will have on their trade, and what impact they will have in the wider trade finance industry. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Aug 15, 2018 · 9 min
Episode 38: Interview with 7IM on Over 50s Research
In our latest podcast Heather Tilston talks to Henrietta Grimston from Seven Investment Management and our Director of Business Development, Mark Heaton, about the results of our research among over 50s about their attitudes to money. What does it mean for consumers and for the future of financial advice? Speakers: Henrietta Grimston, Relationship Manager at Seven Investment Management and Mark Heaton, Director, Business Development at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Presenter: Heather Tilston For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Aug 2, 2018 · 18 min
Episode 37: ICC Global Trade Finance survey 2018
David Morrish and Mike Backhouse discuss the ICC Global survey of Trade Finance from 2018, and they focus on Swift trade traffic and discuss and disect the reports findings. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Jul 19, 2018 · 8 min
Episode 36: Why is there a gap between retirement aspirations and preparedness
Recent research suggests there’s a reality gap between the over 50s between their aspirations for retirement and their preparedness. Heather Tilston talks to Alison Pask, Managing Director of Financial Capability and Community Outreach, about why that is and the role financial education might play. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Jul 4, 2018 · 17 min
Episode 35: Andreas Beckwith discusses doing a Masters
A Masters can really boost your career and take you on to the next level, but it is a big commitment of time and money. While it can be a great decision for some people, it isn't for everyone. Join us as we interview Andreas Beckwith who is doing a Masters, and we ask him several questions about what it is like to do a Masters, his experiences and what you should consider before making the decision. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Jun 21, 2018 · 13 min
Episode 34: Lord Willetts Lecture on a new generational contract
Did you hear in the news about the Intergenerational Commission's recent conclusions about giving young people under 30 £10,000 each? What to know more about the proposal? Lord David Willetts who chairs the Resolution Foundation, the body that came up with the idea gives a talk on the generational contract for millenials and his foundations findings, drawing on a deep and wide-ranging examination of the experiences and prospects of different generations in Britain. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Jun 11, 2018 · 16 min
Episode 33: Natalie Peters discusses the University Clearing Process
Did you know that the clearing process for universities doesn’t open on the day of results, but actually opens in July? For such an important function of university placements, there isn’t much known about how university clearing works. We have decided to tackle it in our latest podcast. Join us as we talk to Natalie Peters who breaks down the details of clearing, what it is, who it is for, when you should use it and why. There are so many myths surrounding clearing, and Natalie’s insight can help you make the right decision for your future. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
May 29, 2018 · 20 min
Episode 32: Lionel Taylor and Sean Edwards discussing Supply Chain Finance
In this week’s episode, listen to Lionel Taylor and Sean Edwards talking about the legal issues that need to be considered when providing Supply Chain Finance in various forms. They cover: wide use of Supply Chain Finance techniques from receivables finance to payables finance in international trade; legal implications of utilising these techniques across different legal jurisdictions in commercial contracts; impact of digitisation on Supply Chain Finance and international trade and consequential legal implications. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Apr 30, 2018 · 18 min
Episode 31: Is technology the future for education?
In this week's podcast episode, we hear from Head of Digital Learning and Libraries, Nicola Scull, about how technology is changing the educational sphere. We also answer that age-old question, whether we should be expecting a robot teacher run by Artificial Intelligence any time soon! For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Apr 19, 2018 · 5 min
Episode 30: Career Champions: Developing Strong Leadership Skills
Nadim Choudhury, head of careers and employability, returns with another episode in the Career Champion series. This time, Nadim covers different leadership skills that are required of students to build a successful professional career, and reveals tips that will help you through the assessment centre and recruitment process. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Apr 8, 2018 · 6 min
Episode 29: What is a Masters Degree?
In this episode, Toby Brown is joined by Professor Peter Hahn, Dean here at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, for a quick Q&A session on all things Masters. If you're considering taking on a Masters but are still unsure, this episode clears up everything you need to know to make a well informed decision.
Mar 26, 2018 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 28: Cyber Security and Digital Investigations: Professionalising the Sector
In this week's podcast epsiode, we take a look back at our recent event, covering a new and upcoming scheme that leads to recognised professional accreditation for those whose work involves cyber/digital investigation. The Cyber Digital Career Pathways Project (CDCPP) working in conjunction with the College of Policing (CoP) are responsible for the development of the scheme, this event features John Hughes form the Institute of Information Security Professionals, Keith Lumley from CoP, Mike Andres from National Trading Standard eCrime Team and Alastair Tyler who is responsible for our Digital Banking & Finance Academy. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Mar 7, 2018 · 12 min
Episode 27: Special Edition Podcast: National Apprenticeship Week 2018
In this episode, Karen Taylor, Head of Apprenticeships here at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, is interviewed by podcast director Toby Brown. We find out the answers to the important questions facing aspiring apprentices'. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Feb 27, 2018 · 7 min
Episode 26: Career Champions: Becoming a Non-Executive Director
Nadim Choudhury begins a new podcast series, Career Champions. Nadim, discusses his top tips for becoming a Non-Executive Director and the benefits of taking the position. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Feb 12, 2018 · 34 min
Episode 25: Future Leaders: Lynn Lochhead - The Evolving Role of the Corporate Treasurer
In this weeks podcast, Assistant Group Treasurer at the John Lewis Partnership, Lynn Lochhead takes us through her career at a recent 'Future Leaders' event held here in London. Lynn discusses: - The role of the corporate treasurer - How it has evolved over time and continues to evolve - How to become a Treasurer - Her own journey to Corporate Treasury For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Jan 29, 2018 · 15 min
Episode 24: Tricks of the Trade: American Bankers Association Financial Crimes and Enforcement Conference
In the first episode in our Tricks of the Trade podcast series, Trade Finance expert David Morrish is interviewed by colleague Mike Backhouse on the recent Financial Crimes and Enforcement Conference in Washington. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Jan 15, 2018 · 41 min
Episode 23: Becoming a Non-Executive Director with Mitchel Lenson
In this episode, Mitchel Lenson takes us through his journey as a Non-Executive Director. In his profound and wide-ranging career, Mitchel has enjoyed stints at Deustche Bank and UBS and comments on how it contributed to his appointment as a Non-Executive Director at Nationwide Building Society and CurrencyCloud. Mitchel also discusses the importance of technology in today's financial services. For exclusive industry insight, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on LinkedIn and follow our blog.
Aug 17, 2017 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 22: Staying cyber secure in treasury and finance - Prevention, detection and mitigation.
Tony Gandy, lecturer for the Masters Degree Programme at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, is joined by Daniel Piper, Detective Sergeant for the Economic Crime Academy; Claire Castelli, Group Treasury Manager from Halfords; Nadya Hijazi, Managing Director & Global Head of GLCM e-Commerce from HSBC and James Kelly, Group Treasurer from Pearson to discuss the effective prevention, detection and mitigation to strenghten and improve organisations' resilience to cyber threat - a prevelent issue in today's digital world. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Connect with us on LinkedIn. Learn more about our events here.
Jul 13, 2017 · 39 min
Episode 21: What was the Impact of the Recent G20 Summit and the Implications of the Prosecution of Barclays Bank
Joining Andrew Hilton, Director of CSFI, is Professor Peter Hahn, from The London Institute of Banking & Finance, and Andrew Hall, Head of Professional Standards at CISI. In this episode, the panel discuss the fallout of the recent G20 Summit in Hamburg and the impact on global economic growth, international trade and financial market regulations. Additional to this, they will be covering the prosecution of four former Barclays executives linked with their actions during the height of the Financial Crisis. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Connect with us on LinkedIn. Learn more about our events here.