The Intuition Finance Digest

Risk teams are often expected to act as partners to the business, helping organizations navigate uncertainty and support growth. And yet, in many financial institutions, risk functions are still perceived as slowing decisions down rather than helping them move forward.In this conversation, we explore why that perception exists and how capabilities like structured problem solving, critical thinking, and effective communication can change the role risk teams play inside modern organizations.Learn more about how Intuition helps develop these capabilities for risk professionals: https://www.intuition.com/problem-solving-and-critical-thinking-for-todays-modern-risk-professional/

Across global financial institutions today, early careers programs occupy a particularly important position within the organization, because although they are often categorized as talent initiatives or graduate development programs, in reality they carry a much deeper responsibility. These programs do not simply introduce graduates to a workplace, they shape how future professionals begin interpreting the financial system itself, influencing how individuals understand capital, liquidity, markets, regulation, and risk from the earliest stages of their careers.Learn more about early careers programs from Intuition: https://www.intuition.com/early-careers/

In this episode, we explore a simple but important question: are your early careers metrics fit for purpose?Many organizations track attendance, completion rates, exam results, and satisfaction scores. But do those metrics really tell you whether capability is forming within your early careers cohort?In this recording, we look at how the operating environment for early careers programs has evolved, why traditional measurement approaches may only provide surface-level insight, and how more advanced analytics can help organizations better understand how knowledge is applied in practice.We also discuss how digital learning and locally delivered workshops can combine to build real institutional fluency in the critical early months of a professional’s career.Learn more about early careers programs from Intuition:https://www.intuition.com/early-careers/

In 2026, early careers programs can’t rely on legacy structures.Global cohorts are more distributed, regulatory complexity is increasing, travel budgets are tighter, and AI has changed how information is accessed and interpreted. So how do you build consistency across regions without losing local relevance?In this episode, we explore the glocal model for early careers development, why global standards and local nuance must coexist, and what that means in practice for institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions.We also look at how scalable digital learning, combined with locally delivered workshops, can build real institutional fluency in those first critical months. A structured platform such as Intuition Know-How provides the global knowledge backbone, while regionally delivered sessions bring context, discussion, and application to life.Explore Intuition Know-How here:https://www.intuition.com/know-how/

The first 90 days in finance determine integration speed, confidence, and long-term trajectory.Most analysts entering global banks and investment firms have already completed internships. They bring exposure. What they often lack is institutional fluency.In this episode, we explore how leading early careers programs use structured learning to move analysts from functional familiarity to systemic understanding across capital, risk, liquidity, compliance, and strategy.We discuss:Establishing a consistent financial baselineEmbedding cross-functional understandingIntegrating compliance from day oneDeveloping long-term strategic awarenessThe episode also explains why leading institutions embed Intuition Know-How during the first 90 days to build institutional fluency deliberately and consistently across global cohorts.Learn more about Intuition Know-How here:https://www.intuition.com/know-how/

How should banks preboard finance graduates in 2026?In this episode, we explore why exposure from internships isn’t enough — and how structured, expert-written learning builds real financial understanding before day one.Discover how leading institutions use Know-How, Intuition’s digital learning solution for financial services, to create a consistent foundation across early-career cohorts.Learn more about Know-How:https://www.intuition.com/know-how/

AI continues to reshape financial markets and banking, even as investor enthusiasm cools. In this episode, we explore what’s driving market skepticism, where AI is being adopted in practice, and how banks are deploying AI in controlled, risk-aware ways.Intuition Know-How is a premier digital learning solution used by the world's largest financial organizations to better understand AI and its implications on the sector. Click here to learn more: https://www.intuition.com/know-how/

The US deregulation drive is reshaping global financial regulation. In this episode, we explore what recent US policy shifts mean for Basel III, capital rules, consumer protection, crypto oversight, and how other major jurisdictions are responding.Intuition Know-How is a premier digital learning platform for finance, used by some of the world's largest organizations. It has a number of tutorials relevant to the content of this article:Basel III – An IntroductionBasel III – Liquidity & LeverageBasel III – Pillar I & Capital AdequacyBanking Regulation – An IntroductionCrypto Assets – An IntroductionDigital AssetsCrypto Regulation – An IntroductionAI Applications – Regulation & Compliance

👉 Problem solving and critical thinking for today’s modern risk professional:⁠ https://www.intuition.com/problem-solving-and-critical-thinking-for-todays-modern-risk-professional/⁠In this episode, we explore how the role of risk is evolving inside modern financial institutions.As business environments become more complex and decisions need to be made faster, many risk teams are being asked to move beyond control and compliance and play a more active role in enabling good business decisions. The conversation looks at why risk is still often perceived as a blocker, how defaulting to risk avoidance can slow progress, and what it takes for risk professionals to operate as trusted partners to the business.Want to see how we approach this in practice?If the themes in this conversation resonate, you can explore a practical example of how we work with risk teams to build problem-solving and critical-thinking capability at scale.👉 Problem solving and critical thinking for today’s modern risk professional: https://www.intuition.com/problem-solving-and-critical-thinking-for-todays-modern-risk-professional/

Most early careers finance programs look strong on paper. Structured pathways, dense schedules, and early exposure to complex topics are often seen as markers of quality.But what actually separates programs that produce confident, capable professionals from those that require constant reinforcement later on?In this episode, we explore the anatomy of a successful early careers program and why design decisions made at the very beginning matter more than most organizations realize. Drawing on decades of experience working with financial institutions globally, this conversation looks at how financial fluency is built, how capability develops over time, and what effective sequencing really looks like in practice.You will hear insights on:Why early financial context matters more than content volumeHow assumptions made in week one shape long-term capabilityWhat strong early careers programs do differently as learners progressHow to design learning journeys that reflect how finance actually worksThis is a practical discussion for anyone involved in designing, delivering, or overseeing early careers and graduate finance programs.

In this episode, we explore how organizations can invest more effectively in their people in 2026. As AI becomes embedded in everyday work, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. We discuss why human skills such as resilience, motivation, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity are becoming essential, and how organizations can develop these capabilities to support performance, adaptability, and long-term success.

As Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Ireland, John Ryan brings a frontline perspective from one of the world’s leading insurers. With operations globally, Allianz is seeing firsthand how climate change is accelerating risk, disrupting coverage, and raising fundamental questions about the future insurability of assets. In this conversation, John Ryan explores why climate risk is now a systemic threat to both insurers and banks, how Allianz is responding, and why the path forward depends on urgent adaptation and cross-sector collaboration. 

This podcast explores the lessons learned from past financial crises and how they reshaped modern risk management. From rapid credit expansion to complex financial instruments and interconnected markets, we break down the factors that contributed to systemic failures leading up to the global financial crisis. Learn how governance, culture, and risk appetite influence bank stability and why understanding these lessons remains essential for today’s financial professionals.

Fraud is evolving fast, and new regulations are raising the bar on corporate accountability. This podcast explains how organizations can build true fraud resilience by strengthening governance, culture, and prevention frameworks. Drawing on the UK Duty to Prevent Fraud, it outlines practical steps leaders can take to understand risks, design proportionate controls, and create a culture that supports ethical decision making.Watch this recorded webinar which goes into more depth on this topic: https://www.intuition.com/your-duty-to-prevent-fraud/

Give your team a quick pulse check on their counterparty credit risk fundamentals. This short interactive quiz covers the core concepts every risk, finance, and trading professional should understand, from exposure and default risk to how CCR differs from CVA.It’s a simple way to gauge whether your people have the baseline knowledge needed to interpret exposures accurately, make sound decisions, and escalate issues early.Use it to spark discussion, identify gaps, and guide future development. Invite your team to take the quiz and see where they stand.Develop the CCR skills your team needs using Intuition's Counterparty Credit Risk Skills Academy: https://www.intuition.com/counterparty-credit-risk-academy/

How can you as an organizational leader ensure your team avoids engaging in fraud? In this podcast, we set out clear actionable steps to help.

In this episode of the Intuition Finance Digest, Ruairi O'Donnellan speaks with Peter Gargone from n-Tier about developing talent in real work environments and leading teams through rapid change.They discuss how learning in the flow of work drives capability, why internal talent redeployment matters more than ever, and how leaders can build confidence in AI rather than fear it. Peter also shares why integrity is a long-term performance advantage and how hands-on leadership creates stronger, more adaptable teams.If you are an L&D leader, talent strategist, or transformation professional, this conversation offers a grounded look at what it takes to build modern capability inside complex, data-driven organizations.

In this episode, we speak with David McNair from the ONE Campaign about Africa's role in the future of global growth and investment. We explore the shift from aid and debt relief to opportunity, private capital, and long term economic development across the continent.David discusses the historic success of debt cancellation campaigns, global health interventions, and the movement toward improved finance access for emerging economies. He also highlights the perception gap that still shapes investment decisions, the importance of accurate data, and why Africa's demographic and energy profile positions it as a major growth engine for the future.Topics include:• Africa's investment potential and demographic advantage• The evolution from debt relief and aid to private capital• Sovereign debt, credit ratings, and risk perception• Carbon capture innovation in Kenya• Media narratives and data gaps in emerging markets• The importance of policy, global finance, and investor engagementWhether you are interested in emerging markets, global finance, or economic development, this conversation offers a grounded perspective backed by real world experience.Learn more about the world of emerging markets and strengthen your global finance capability with Know-How. https://www.intuition.com/know-how/

A finance reskilling pilot redeployed 97% of participants. Here's why internal talent development is fast becoming a strategic priority.

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