Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in the financial services industry that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory reporting and RegTech space. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Gabriele Sabato, Co-Founder and CEO of Wiserfunding. Together, they explore the challenges and solutions in SME lending, regulatory impacts, government support, and the transformative role of technology. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: SM...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in the financial services industry that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory reporting and regtech sectors. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry experts Andrew and Steve. Together, they delve into the intricacies of Basel 3.1 regulations and their significant impact on the financial services sector. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: Navigating Basel 3.1: Insights into the anticipated u...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned RegTech expert James Phillips. Together, they delve into how technological innovations and regulatory changes are reshaping the financial services landscape. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: The Role of Technological Innovations: How new technologies are essential for staying ...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in regulatory compliance and financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by Jessica Cath from Thistle Initiatives. Together, they talk about the world of financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and the evolving regulatory landscape. This episode of FinTalk covers: Unpacking the implications of the FCA's Dear CEO letter for financial crime preventionInsights int...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory reporting and Regtech industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Kasia. Together, they delve into the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how it can lead to improved financial performance and productivity. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: The measurable benefits of diversity within compan...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the go-to podcast for financial services that tackles the biggest issues in finance. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar welcomes Michael Lawrence from Bovill, a top expert in the field. They talk about the nitty-gritty of Consumer Duty and what it means after the July 2023 deadline. They'll also look at how the FCA's changing rules and how technology can help with following the rules. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: Where we are with putting Consume...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial technology that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Emma Parry from RegTech Associates. Together, they delve into the dynamic role of AI in financial regulation, offering invaluable insights on how technology is being harnessed by central banks and the implications this has for market integrity and surveillance. This...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the banking and regulatory reporting industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Enrico. Together, they delve into the nuances of the PRA's release of the near-final Basel rules and the implications for financial institutions. This episode of FinTalk covers: The PRA's approach to Basel implementation and the potential for last-minute changes.The d...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Anna Nicolis. Together, they discuss the importance of AI ethics within financial services, the challenges of regulatory compliance, and the management of AI risks. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: The intersection of AI ethics with regulatory reporting and com...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in FinTech and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial and regulatory technology industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Deborah Young, CEO of the RegTech Association. Together, they delve into the importance of trust and collaboration in the RegTech industry and predict its future. This episode of FinTalk by Vermeg covers: The significance of trust in RegTechThe role ...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the FinTech and RegTech. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar talks with Oivind Andresen, a leading expert in financial regulations, to explore Basel 3.1 and its profound implications for the financial services industry. They discuss mortgage markets, risk weights, the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) role, capital requirements, compliance, and data governance. This episode of F...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the FinTech and RegTech. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar talks with Mark Davies, Partner at Element22, to shed light on ESG data and the European Union regulations shaping the banking industry. They discuss the importance of sustainability reporting, EU Taxonomy, data collection strategies, climate risks, and how financial institutions can adapt to regulatory changes while ensurin...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the finance industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Matthew Tyrrell, Senior Manager at EY. Together, they unravel the complex world of Consumer Duty, its importance, the role of data in understanding consumer needs, and how firms can adapt to meet new regulatory requirements and expectations. This episode of FinTalk covers: ...
Welcome back to FinTalk by Vermeg, where we explore the most pressing topics in FinTech and RegTech. In the fourth episode of season 2, our host Jawad Akhtar invites Andrew Turvey, Director of Prudential Risk at Belmont Green, to delve into the Transforming Data Collection (TDC) programme. During the episode, Andrew provides insights into the TDC programme’s objectives, the importance of industry participation, and the role of data standards in regulatory...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in FinTech and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial industry. In the third episode of season 2, our host Jawad Akhtar welcomes back James Phillips, Founder and Consultant, RegTech Innovate and former Global Head of Regulatory Strategy at Vermeg to discuss the opportunities and risks in regulatory compliance and resilience. During the episode, James Phillips shares his insights on the critical el...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in FinTech and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial industry. In the second episode of season 2, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry experts Jean Price, Harry Eddis, and Hanbury Hampden Turner from Linklaters. Together, they navigate the complex regulatory landscape, discussing the implications of the Edinburgh Reforms, FCA's consumer duty, changes in MiFID, and the growin...
With a new year comes a renewed focus on ESG from all who commit to it, but have the financial industry’s efforts been overly focused on the environment, leaving social and governance by the wayside. Behind every ESG effort must be good data to convey environmental commitments and the risk surrounding them, a point not lost on Tata Consultancy Services Partner, Navin Rauniar. Navin joins Jawad Akhtar on FinTalk to discuss social value metrics, SS3/19 impacts, and the importance of good data s...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in the financial services industry that addresses the most pressing topics in the finance and regulatory technology sectors. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Karishma Galaiya, Senior Manager at Thistle Initiatives. Together, they delve into the evolving regulatory landscape for investment firms, covering key areas such as the Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR), Consumer Duty, sustainability regulation...
Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in the financial services industry that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory and compliance landscape. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Samir Jamal from WTS Hansuke. Together, they delve into the complexities of regulatory reporting and explore practical strategies for financial institutions to enhance their compliance efforts. This episode of FinTalk covers: - Navigating Section 166 Skilled Pe...
Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory reporting industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by regulatory experts Steve Nagle (Regulatory SME) and Andrew Sylvester (Regulatory Product Analyst). Together, they unpack the significant changes in Basel 3.1 implementation, credit risk frameworks, and the new SDDT regime. This episode of FinTalk covers: The shift to 2027 implementation timelin...