The Banker Podcast

As artificial intelligence and machine learning is growing in use inside financial institutions - including services that make decisions for customers. How do we ensure AI is fair and ethical, when humans who develop AI are far from it.Liz Lumley, deputy editor at The Banker sits down with a number of industry leaders and one leading bank to discuss evolution of AI in financial services.Guests:Chapter 1 – ‘Algorithms have parents’Clara Durodié, CEO, Cognitive Finance Group and author of Decoding AI in Financial ServicesChapter 2 – ‘Because Daddy said so’ – putting ethical rules and restraints on AIJohn Duigenan, Global CTO, VP, and distinguished engineer, Banking and Financial Services at IBMPeter van der Putten, director AI lab, PegasystemsChapter 3 – Can we build something that is better then ourselves?Prag Sharma, global head, Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE), Citigroup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The beginning of 2022 has been among the most turbulent in recent memory. Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, millions of people have fled the country. Alongside billions of dollars worth of damage in Ukraine, the war has caused global prices for everything from fuel to food to soar. Multilateral institutions have subsequently downgraded their economic forecasts for many countries around the world.In this joint podcast from fDi Intelligence and the Banker, co-hosts Alex Irwin-Hunt and Burhan Khadbai discuss what is concerning policymakers, bankers and investors most during this period of uncertainty. Based on conversations with attendees at the EBRD's 2022 annual meeting and business forum held from 10-12 May in Marrakech, Morocco, this podcast explores themes including the EBRD's engagement in Morocco, the wide-ranging impacts of war in Ukraine and why the green transition must be inclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From financial crime, domestic abuse and financial control to addictions that impact your bank balance - what role do banks play in creating a safe space to take charge of your life?Liz Lumley, deputy editor at The Banker sits down with a number of industry leaders and three leading banks to discuss what role banks have to play in our complicated lives.Guests:Chapter 1 – Why are ‘fuck off funds’ mainstream?Kimberly Long, Asia editor, The BankerHarriet Allner, associate director, Common IndustryChapter 2 – How do you create a ‘safe space’ at a bank?Catherine Rutter, Group Ambassador for Yorkshire and The Humber, Director of Group Vulnerability at Lloyds Banking GroupNeil Mitchell, Head of Customer Risk at TSB BankMaxine Pritchard Head of Financial Inclusion and Vulnerability, HSBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The past 20 years have seen an explosion of cool tech, shiny digital apps and progressive business models, not all have migrated successfully to traditional banking. Have we lingered too long in the glittering halls of cutting edge? Have we forgotten the real goals of reliable, trustworthy, and functional banking? Is it time to find the real magic in building a bank that works?Liz Lumley, deputy editor at The Banker sits down with a number of industry leaders to discuss what innovation really means for banks?Guests:Chapter 1 – ‘What’s your earliest memory of tech and banks?’Joy Macknight, editor, The BankerMarie Kemplay, investment banking and North America editor, The BankerChapter 2 – Learning to love legacy and finding lessons in the Middle AgesAlessandro Hatami, founder, PacemakersTeresa Connors, founder, Payment MattersChapter 3 – ‘Young ladies’, canaries in coal minds, and backing innovation before ‘we called it innovation’. Leda Glyptis, chief client officer, 10x Banking Lou Smith, chair, Innovate Finance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar Onyema, chief executive of the Nigerian Exchange Group, talks to The Banker's John Everington about the prospects for the Nigerian economy and its capital markets in 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roland Brandli, strategic product manager at SmartStream, talks to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about if banks are ready to meet the ISO20022 deadline, and the importance proper data management.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Born, chief representative in Mumbai for Commerzbank, speaks to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about how India has supported its SME segment through the pandemic, and the country’s decision to opt out of RCEP.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK is due to publish its green taxonomy - a classification system defining environmentally friendly activities - in the first quarter of 2022. Although it is expected to mirror the EU’s taxonomy there are suggestions it may diverge in certain areas. Claude Brown, partner at global law firm, Reed Smith, discusses expectations with Marie Kemplay, and what it could mean for broader EU-UK divergence in financial services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trade expenses are a significant outlay for investment banks, yet these costs are often overlooked. Daniel Carpenter, commercial lead and head of regulation at Meritsoft talks to Marie Kemplay about how banks can get on top of disparate data about these costs, and ultimately optimise their approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Harvard's Kenneth Rogoff, Citi analysts are now also calling for the creation of a multilateral institution with the specific mandate of supporting developing economies transition to green. Leslie Maasdord, CFO of the New Development Bank – formed by some of those very emerging markets – thinks differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.