Podcasts by Risk

The diversity&inclusion journey - embracing the regulatory momentum - S5E6 from 2023-11-21T16:36:47

In this episode, guest host Andrew Strange is joined by Stephen Pegge, Managing Director at UK Finance, and Katy Bennett, a Director leading PwC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting busi...

Money mules and fraudsters - stepping up the financial crime response - S5E5 from 2023-11-21T16:34:20

In this episode, guest host Andrew Strange is joined by Alex West, PwC’s banking and payments fraud team lead, and Ben Luddington, a Director in PwC’s financial crime practice, to explore the cr...

Consumer Duty - technology solutions in a Day 2 world S5E4 from 2023-09-22T15:06:56

In this episode, host Tessa Norman is joined by James Williams, a Senior Manager in PwC’s Banking Conduct team, and Lin Yang, a Senior Manager in PwC’s Technology, Data and Analytics team, to sh...

The Transatlantic perspective - exploring the regulatory agenda in the US and UK S5E3 from 2023-08-17T13:41:57

In this episode, host Tessa Norman is joined by Adam Gilbert, PwC’s Global Senior Regulatory Advisor on financial services, and Conor MacManus, a Director in PwC’s Financial Services Regulatory ...

Demystifying the Metaverse from 2023-07-28T10:17:17

While our team takes a well-earned summer break, we'd like to take this opportunity to reshare one of our most popular episodes from our last series. In this re-run episode, host Andrew Strange ...

Sustainability reporting - decoding CSRD - S5E2 from 2023-06-30T10:28:08

Series 5 Episode 2: Sustainability reporting - decoding CSRD

In this episode, host Tessa Norman is joined by Justine Dixon, a Senior Manager in PwC’s Sustainabi...

Piecing together the governance puzzle - S5E1 from 2023-05-23T10:08:43

Welcome to a brand new series of Risk & Regulation Rundown. In this episode, new host Tessa Norman is joined by David Croker, leader of PwC’s Asset and Wealth Management risk and regulatory ...

Basel 3.1 - who are the winners and losers? - S4E5 from 2023-02-24T10:40:35

In this episode, host Andrew Strange is joined by Gordon Kemp and Stefanie Aspden, from PwC’s Risk & Regulation practice, to unpick the PRA’s proposed Basel 3.1 prudential reform package. Ou...

A view from the continent: A year of regulatory reform and the European perspective - S4E4 from 2023-01-12T17:01:38

In the first episode of 2023, host Andrew Strange is joined by Conor MacManus, from PwC’s Regulatory Insights team, and Michael Huertas, a Partner in PwC Germany, to reflect on the UK’s 2023 regula...

Setting up for success: Driving value from sustainability regulation - S4E3 from 2022-12-16T14:02:59

In this episode, host Andrew Strange explores the ESG regulatory agenda alongside two expert guests. Lynne Baber, a Partner leading PwC’s sustainability practice, and Lucas Penfold, from PwC’s R...

Reaping the rewards of Operational Resilience - S4E2 from 2022-10-21T17:45:26

In this episode, host Andrew Strange analyses the Operational Resilience regulatory agenda alongside two expert guests. Duncan Scott, from PwC’s Crisis and Resilience practice, and Paul Williams, a...

Consumer Duty - translating policy into practice - S4E1 from 2022-09-28T09:06:09

In this episode, host Andrew Strange revisits the FCA’s Consumer Duty, alongside guests Iqy Hunjan and Ian Ody, Directors in PwC’s Consulting practice. Our expert guests navigate the FCA’s final...

Demystifying the Metaverse - S3E11 from 2022-07-29T09:40:22

In this episode, host Andrew Strange delves into the Metaverse world, alongside guests Yanna Zhu from PwC’s Metaverse Technologies team, and Laura Talvitie, a Senior Manager, in PwC’s FS Regulat...

Navigating Solvency II reform and the PRA’s insurance agenda - S3E10 from 2022-06-23T14:10:36

In this episode, we discuss the evolving prudential agenda in the insurance sector. Host Andrew Strange is joined by Sarah Watson, a Senior Manager in PwC’s Insurance Regulatory practice, and An...

An ambitious agenda - what the PRA’s business plan means for banks - S3E9 from 2022-05-24T15:47:20

In this episode, host Andrew Strange discusses the PRA’s business plan and what it means for banks, with two expert guests. Conor MacManus, a Director in PwC’s Financial Services Regulatory Insight...

Pivoting to outcomes – dissecting the FCA’s business plan - S3E8 from 2022-04-25T09:29:20

In this episode, guest host Tessa Norman discusses the FCA’s business plan and strategy with Andrew Strange and Conor MacManus, Directors in PwC’s Financial Services Regulatory Insights team. We lo...

Reaching a tipping point on AI regulation - S3E7 from 2022-04-05T10:33:56

In this episode, host Andrew Strange discusses the evolving regulatory approach to artificial intelligence (AI), alongside PwC guests Fabrice Ciais, Director of AI, and Belinda Baber, a Manager ...

Consumer duty - preparing for a shake-up to conduct regulation - S3E6 from 2022-02-21T12:16:20

In this episode, host Andrew Strange discusses the FCA’s consumer duty proposals with guests David Kenmir, a Partner in PwC’s Authorisation and Conduct practice, and Tessa Norman, a Manager in o...

Hybrid working – regulation, culture and the future of work - S3E5 from 2022-01-19T14:57:16

As many firms move to a long-term remote/hybrid working model, there are a range of issues to navigate, from meeting regulatory expectations, to maintaining cultural cohesion. In this episode, h...

The future of insurance and wealth management - S3E4 from 2021-12-13T16:49:11

In this episode, we discuss how a range of market, societal and regulatory shifts are changing the way insurers and wealth managers do business. Host Tessa Norman is joined by Andrew Strange, a Dir...

Unpacking COP26 – navigating the climate risk and ESG agenda S3E3 from 2021-11-24T10:31:53

With regulators and policymakers issuing a raft of ESG announcements in recent weeks against the backdrop of COP26, in this episode we discuss what those developments mean for financial services...

Future proofing the money laundering regime in an age of crypto - S3E2 from 2021-11-01T13:42:41

In this episode, we discuss the UK’s evolving anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime, what that means for financial services and cryptoasset firms, and how the cryptoasset market i...

Embracing diversity and inclusion – strategy, data and watermelons - S3E1 from 2021-09-28T13:13:27

In this episode we discuss diversity and inclusion, looking at how firms are approaching this important topic as it continues to rise up the regulatory agenda. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E11 - Duty calls amid the changing face of UK regulation from 2021-07-08T16:15:26

In this episode we discuss the FCA’s proposals for a new consumer duty, as well as how the UK’s regulatory framework is evolving outside of the EU. PwC Manager Tessa Norman is the host for this ...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E10 - From diversity to data – ESG flashpoints from 2021-06-09T11:38:43

In this episode we discuss ESG, or environmental, social and governance issues – returning to the subject of one of our most popular episodes (check out Series 2 Episode 1: Finding purpose through ...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E9 - Operational resilience – the end of the beginning from 2021-04-28T15:38:48

In this episode we discuss the UK authorities’ finalised approach to operational resilience. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Adam Stage, who leads PwC’s regulatory insight on operationa...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E8 - Vulnerable customers – from expectations to action from 2021-03-23T15:59:16

In this episode we discuss the FCA’s final guidance on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by PwC Partner Angus Goldie and Conor D’Arcy, Head of Res...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E7 - Re-articulating risk - preparing for the IFPR from 2021-02-18T11:27:56

This episode explores one of the first post-Brexit regulatory initiatives to hit financial services firms: the Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR). Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by ...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E6 - Cryptoassets - regulating the future of money from 2021-01-28T09:41:55

In this episode, we discuss the rapidly evolving cryptoassets market. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Henri Arslanian, PwC’s Global Crypto leader who’s based in Hong Kong, and Sharon-Ma...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E5 - Insurance: Tackling climate and reforming Solvency II from 2020-12-14T11:44:01

In this episode, we discuss the regulatory landscape for insurers, from the impact of climate change, to upcoming changes to the prudential rules. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Rod Br...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E4 - The future of regulation: In conversation with HMT from 2020-11-24T16:14:29

HM Treasury (HMT) joins us for this episode, as we discuss how the regulatory framework will develop in a post-Brexit world. Regular host Andrew Strange speaks to Lee O’Rourke, Senior Policy Adv...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E3 - Harnessing behavioural science and consumer insights from 2020-10-13T08:00

In this episode, we discuss how consumer insights and behavioural economics can inform regulation and firms’ approaches to compliance and performance. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Sa...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E2 - Delivering value from 2020-09-21T10:04:24

In this episode, we discuss how firms can deliver fair value products and services. Regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Mark Spiers, a Director in PwC’s wealth management team, and Ann-Mari...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S2E1 - Finding purpose through ESG from 2020-07-13T14:28:27

In this first episode of our second series, we discuss the environmental, social and governance agenda (better known as ESG). New regular host Andrew Strange is joined by Elizabeth Stone, PwC’s ...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E8 - The regulatory response to COVID-19: In conversation with the FCA from 2020-06-10T08:00

This month we’re bringing you something a little bit different – a bonus episode from PwC’s COVID-19: Business in Focus podcast series, featuring Katie Fisher, Director of Strategy at the FCA. K...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E7 - Payments regulation – keeping pace with innovation from 2020-05-18T12:30

In this episode, we discuss the regulation of payments. Regular host Sarah Isted is joined by Christina Segal-Knowles, Executive Director for Financial Markets Infrastructure at the Bank of Engl...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E6 - Adapting to change – skills and technology from 2020-04-06T09:00

In this episode, we discuss how firms respond and adapt to change. Regular host Sarah Isted is joined by Carol Stubbings, PwC’s Global Head of People and Organisation, and Jass Sarai, PwC’s Lead...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E5 - Spotlight on financial crime and prudential reporting from 2020-02-17T11:00

In this episode, we discuss two areas of current regulatory focus: the Fifth Money Laundering Directive, and prudential reporting. Host Sarah Isted and guests Chris Cowin and Nigel Willis consid...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E4 - Transforming compliance in a world of AI from 2020-01-20T12:00

How are artificial intelligence and machine learning transforming the way financial services firms do business, and how can firms ensure they’re meeting regulatory expectations? What might the c...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E3 - Vulnerable customers and the future regulatory agenda from 2019-12-09T12:00

Host Sarah Isted is joined by PwC guests Sarah Nield and Conor MacManus. We discuss how firms should navigate regulatory expectations around how they treat vulnerable customers, as well as looki...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E2 - Tackling operational resilience and climate risk from 2019-11-13T14:01

Host Sarah Isted is joined by PwC guests Stella Nunn and Jon Williams. We discuss how financial services firms are developing their approaches to operational resilience (and why impact tolerance...

Risk&Regulation Rundown S1E1 - Navigating disruption and LIBOR transition from 2019-10-17T12:00

Host Sarah Isted is joined by PwC guests Nassim Daneshzadeh and Arthur Hughes-Hallett. We discuss how firms are navigating the challenges relating to LIBOR transition, and how firms can maximise...