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The Banker Podcast

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The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926 and has navigated its way through decades of banking coverage from the Wall Street Crash of 1929 to the subprime crisis of 2008 with the same reputation for accuracy, authority and integrity.


The Banker delivers unique insights and analysis to the world’s leading CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, corporate treasurers, central bank governors, institutional investors and finance ministers.


The Banker has unique access to the most influential decision makers in the financial world. With informed opinion, a platform for thought leaders, big name interviews and a unique banking industry database, it provides one of the most comprehensive and respected voices in the financial media.


The Banker is a publication from The Financial Times.

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Episodes

Banking in transition Episode 16: Biometrics and security in payments

Vince Graziani, CEO of IDEX Biometrics, talks to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about the development of biometrics in the payments space, and how they can help to make payments more secure for consumers. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 20218 minEp. 98

Banking in transition Episode 15: The Thames Estuary

Kate Willard, Estuary Envoy and Chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board, talks to James King about the role that the Thames Estuary will play in driving long term and sustainable economic growth in the UK, as the country looks to a future beyond the European Union. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 25, 202115 minEp. 97

Banking in transition Episode 14: Asia looks to the next generation of payments

Kelvin Phua, global head of payment networks at PPRO, explains to The Banker’s Kimberley Long how payments in Asia have continued to evolve during the pandemic, with consumers becoming more demanding in their expectations around payment options. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 23, 202115 minEp. 96

Banking in transition Episode 13: Social and green bond issuance in 2021

Cedric Merle, head of Centre of Expertise & Innovation, within Natixis’s Green & Sustainable Hub talks to the Banker’s Marie Kemplay about prospects for green and social bond issuance in 2021, including how the “social recovery” and the transition needs of higher-emitting sectors will both drive activity. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Mar 18, 20218 minEp. 13

Banking in transition Episode 12: Shifting sands in the AML fight

As the UAE fines 11 banks US$12.5m over their failure to tackle money laundering, David Robinson, online editor at The Banker, speaks with Sam Eastwood and Chris Chapman from law firm Mayer Brown about how the global fight against illicit finance is changing and what this means for banks. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Mar 16, 202112 minEp. 94

Banking in transition Episode 11: Why banks need to handle complaints better

The way banks handle the complaints process is vital to customer satisfaction and retention, Ben Garratt, director of retail banking at consultancy Huntswood tells David Robinson, online editor at The Banker. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 11, 202111 minEp. 93

Banking in transition Episode 10: China’s post-pandemic economic recovery

Mark Kruger, senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, talks to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about the speed of China’s recovery from the pandemic, and if rising debt levels in the country are a cause for concern. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 09, 202119 minEp. 92

Banking in transition Episode 9: What will be the catalyst for change in Open Banking?

Amir Nooriala, chief commercial officer at Callsign, which is focused on digital identity, authentication and authorisation, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about the full costs associated with fraud and using behavioral authentication for Payment Services Directive 2 compliance. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Mar 04, 202126 minEp. 91

Banking in transition Episode 8: E-commerce responds to rising demands

Igal Rotem, CEO of Credorax, speaks to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about how the ecommerce sector has thrived during the pandemic, but has forced rapid changes in the back office to keep pace. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 02, 202112 minEp. 90

Banking in transition Episode 7: Offshore insolvency

Simon Hurry, group partner at law firm Collas Crill, discusses the outlook for offshore insolvency proceedings in light of the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 25, 202111 minEp. 7

Banking in transition Episode 6: Does the world need a Digital Stability Board?

Rohinton Medhora, president of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, a think tank on global governance, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about how greater digitalisation in the financial sector is intersecting with gaps in global governance in data. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 25, 202118 minEp. 88

Banking in transition Episode 5: Bringing algorithms and AI to investing

Kelvin Lei, CEO and co-founder of Aqumon, and Don Huang, head of quantitative research and co-founder of Aqumon, explain to The Banker’s Kimberley Long how algorithms and robo advisors are being used for investing, and what benefits this method can bring to customers. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 23, 20216 minEp. 87

Banking in transition Episode 4: What does the UK financial services industry need post-Brexit?

Emma Reynolds, managing director for public affairs, policy and research at TheCityUK, an advocacy group for the UK financial services industry, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about what the Brexit deal means for financial and related professional services, and why services, rather than goods, be prioritised in future trade negotiations. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking indus...

Feb 18, 202116 minEp. 86

Banking in transition Episode 3: What's top of the EU's financial services agenda for 2021?

Elizabeth Gillam, head of EU government relations and public policy at Invesco, speaks to The Banker’s Marie Kemplay about post-Brexit banking and sustainable finance, two key issues on the European financial services agenda for 2021. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 16, 202110 minEp. 85

Banking in transition Episode 2: How are banks rethinking their digital footprint in 2021?

Likhit Wagle, general manager of global banking and financial markets at IBM, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about the main trends emerging in 2021, how banks are rethinking their digital footprint and whether embedded finance is the future of banking. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 09, 202128 minEp. 84

Banking in transition Episode 1: Building SME relationships post-pandemic

Tomer Guriel, co-founder and CEO of ezbob, talks to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about how SME lending may change in the future, and how digital transformation will progress this. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 02, 20218 minEp. 83

Banking under pressure Episode 82: How FIs can manage the pandemic and regulators

Claudia Thurner, EMEA general manager at AxiomSL explains to The Banker’s Kimberley Long how the pandemic has impacted the financial services sector, and what they can do to manage the rising costs of compliance. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 22, 20217 minEp. 82

Banking under pressure Episode 81: Payments for a new age

Glenn Smith, founder and chief executive of Roqqett, talks to James King about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK's payment market, as well as the country's progress in developing an open banking ecosystem. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 19, 20218 minEp. 81

Banking under pressure Episode 80: Pandemic pushes demand for cross-border payments fintech

Frederick Crosby, chief revenue officer at Nium, explains to The Banker’s Kimberley Long how the need for cross-border payments has changed during the Covid-19 pandemic, and gives his insights on what is coming for payments in 2021. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 15, 202114 minEp. 80

Banking under pressure Episode 79: The growing role of impact finance

Hacina Py, head of impact finance solutions at Societe Generale, speaks to The Banker’s Marie Kemplay about impact finance and how it can help corporates, governments and other organisations to achieve their long-term goals in a beneficial way for wider society. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 12, 202110 minEp. 79

Banking under pressure Episode 78: The future of cash

John Howells, chief executive officer of LINK, speaks to James King about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the use of cash in the UK, as well as the outlook for central bank digital currencies and their role in promoting financial inclusion. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 07, 20219 minEp. 78

Banking under pressure Episode 77: Are financial crime deterrents enough?

Elucidate’s chief product officer Sihem Mouelhi, and Shilpika Gautam, vice president of strategic partnerships, talk to The Banker’s Kimberley Long about how the current regulations on financial crime may not be sufficient, and what could be implemented to ensure greater compliance. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Jan 05, 202113 minEp. 77

Banking under pressure Episode 76: Unblocking women’s access to banking

Jane Loginova, co-CEO at Radar Payments, speaks with The Banker’s Kimberley Long about the difficulties female entrepreneurs have in accessing financing, and what is being done to extend financial literacy in Asia. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 15, 202011 minEp. 76

Banking under pressure Episode 75: Partnership ecosystems for financial services

Alan Donnelly, head of financial services, Salesforce, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about how banks have embraced the challenges of lockdown and their plans for recovery, as well as how partnership ecosystems between old and new financial services institutions are becoming a critical part of future planning. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Dec 04, 202012 minEp. 75

Banking under pressure Episode 74: The EU's State Aid Framework

Schellion Horn, managing director of Alvarez & Marsal's economics practice, speaks to James King about the challenges and opportunities posed by the European Commission's state aid framework for the economic recovery of member states in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 30, 202010 minEp. 74

Banking under pressure Episode 73: Identifying proceeds from human trafficking

Alma Angotti, partner and co-leader of the global investigations and compliance practice, Guidehouse, which works with governments, financial institutions and companies on anti-crime and investigations, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about how banks can use technology to identify the proceeds of crime generally and human trafficking and human smuggling, specifically. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and ...

Nov 27, 202021 minEp. 73

Banking under pressure Episode 72: The collaborative digital financial landscape

Ammar Akhtar, co-founder and chief executive of Yobota, speaks to James King about the growing use of third party service and technology providers by legacy financial institutions, as well as key developments in the market for core banking platforms. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 25, 202010 minEp. 72

Banking under pressure Episode 71: What does UK financial services bill mean for banks?

Leaving the EU poses problems and opportunities for banks under the UK’s new regulation framework, Peter Bevan, head financial regulation at law firm Linklaters, tells David Robinson, online editor at The Banker. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 24, 202011 minEp. 71

Banking under pressure Episode 70: How UK banks are preparing for a no-deal Brexit

John Ahern, partner at legal firm Covington, talks to The Banker's Joy Macknight about how banks can best prepare for a no-deal Brexit, as well as the fallout from the Wirecard scandal in terms of regulators’ views on the fintech community. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 20, 202018 minEp. 70

Banking under pressure Episode 69: Assessing risk and credit ratings in a pandemic

Gildo Russo, head of ratings advisory at Nomura, talks to Marie Kemplay about the challenges of assessing banks’ credit risk in the current economic climate and how the situation compares with the financial crisis. The Banker has been a trusted source of global banking information since 1926, subscribe now to get expert news, opinion and insight into the banking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 12, 20209 minEp. 69
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