The Skadi Podcast

Horizon is SKADI's forward looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry.

In this month's edition Nic Corry and Damian Taylor are discussing Autocallables and asking is Finance Quantum ready?

You can read the January edition here:

https://skadilimited.com/docs/Horizon_January2024.pdf

For previous versions of Horizon click the link bellow:

https://skadilimited.com/research/

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but foresight is better. See what's coming over the Horizon with SKADI, your 4th line of defence.

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#finance #audit #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #financialindustry #autocallables #quantum #cyber

The episode 27 of the Skadi Podcast is all about Career Changes!

Our first guest , Niral Kalaria, joined us to tell the story how he embraced change and found fulfilment in new paths.

Whether you are considering a career change or simply seeking inspiration, this podcast is your guide to navigating the twist and turns of professional transformation.

Discussion Panel:

Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Niral Kalaria

#change #careerchange #transformation #professionaldevelopment

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Horizon is SKADI's forward looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry.

In this month's edition Nic Corry and Damian Taylor are discussing about scrivener’s errors and fund liquidity mismatches.

You can read the December edition here: https://skadilimited.com/docs/Horizon_December2023.pdf

For previous versions of Horizon click the link bellow: https://skadilimited.com/research/

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but foresight is better. See what's coming over the Horizon with SKADI, your 4th line of defence.

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#ConvertibleBonds #CDs #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #financialindustry #liquidity #assetmanagement

Horizon is SKADI's forward looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry.

In this month's edition Nic Corry and Damian Taylor discuss convertible bonds and two structures in the CB market - Premium Redemption CBs and Moving Strike Convertible Bonds (MSCBs). They also highlight risks with the upcoming shift to T+1 settlement in the US in May 2024.

You can read the November edition here: https://skadilimited.com/docs/Horizon_November2023.pdf

For previous versions of Horizon click the link bellow: https://skadilimited.com/research/

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but foresight is better. See what's coming over the Horizon with SKADI, your 4th line of defence.

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Website: https://skadilimited.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimitedLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home

Horizon is SKADI's forward looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry. Nic Corry and Damian Taylor discuss why Traders seem to be tempted by binary pay-offs. How Traders can also prevent their outcomes, and what the impact will be of changes in the stock lending market. You can read the October edition here: https://skadilimited.com/docs/Horizon_October2023.pdf For previous versions of Horizon click the link bellow: https://skadilimited.com/research/ Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but foresight is better. See what's coming over the Horizon with SKADI, your 4th line of defence. More about SKADI: Website: https://skadilimited.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home

On this episode we are welcoming Niral Kalaria, Chief Ethics Officer at DWS.

Niral was also a head of investigations at large international bank.

On our discussion today Niral is explaining us how Corporate investigations can drive Organisational Transformation.

We hope you enjoy... Produced by Alexandra Mexi Discussion Panel: Nic Corry and Niral Kalaria More about Skadi: Website: https://skadilimited.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home

With this episode we are completing our podcast: “The Greek Crisis: An Odyssey and its legacy”. Follow the web and join us we dive into what is happening in Greece these last eventful years. Produced by Alexandra Mexi Discussion Panel: Damian Taylor and Alexandra Mexi More about Skadi: Website: https://skadilimited.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home

In the second episode of the Greek Crisis podcast, we are telling the gripping tale of Greece's bailout programs. Follow the web and join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes negotiations, the impacts on everyday lives, and the lasting lessons from a nation’s struggle for financial salvation. Produced by Alexandra Mexi Discussion panel: Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Martin Anthony and David Bridges More about Skadi: Website: https://skadilimited.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skad...

In this first episode of the Greek crisis podcast, we review and discuss the challenges Greece has faced on the road to recovery and what lessons we can learn. Follow the web and join us as we explore the origins and impacts of this financial crisis that has captured the world’s attention.

Produced by Alexandra Mexi

Discussion Panel: Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Martin Anthony and David Bridges

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In this third episode of the rogue trader trilogy, we discuss the three large cases of rogue trading; Nick Leeson of Barings, Jerome Kerviel of Soc Gen and Kweku Adoboli of UBS. We then discuss the risks of businesses in administration with reference to the Credit Suisse and UBS merger. Join Skadi’s team of experts as discuss how such large numbers in unauthorised trades were kept hidden from the management of the banks. Produced by Coleman Corry Discussion Panel: Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Martin Anthony, David Bridges and Alexandra Mexi Website: https://skadilimited.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home

In this second episode of the rogue trader trilogy, we discuss the two largest rogue trading cases of this century; Jerome Kerviel of Soc Gen and Kweku Adoboli of UBS.

Join Skadi’s team of experts as discuss how such large numbers in unauthorised trades were kept hidden from the management of the banks.

Produced by Coleman Corry

Discussion Panel:

Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Martin Anthony, David Bridges and Alexandra Mexi

More about Skadi: Website: https://skadilimited.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home

In this first episode of the rogue trader trilogy, we explore the shocking story behind the collapse of Barings Bank with some of our experts reminiscing about their own experience working on the trading floor at Barings.

Follow the web of deception and corruption that led to one of the most significant financial scandals in modern history. Join Skadi’s team of experts as we unravel the intricate details and discuss the lessons learned from this catastrophic failure.

Produced by Coleman Corry

Discussion Panel:

Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Martin Anthony, David Bridges and Alexandra Mexi

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Everyone knows about the Enron scandal... but how exactly did it happen?

Many are comparing the lax corporate governance of FTX to that of Enron, and whilst there are certainly similarities between the two, this is merely the tip of the iceberg. A case like Enron is so large, it can be hard to know where to begin or what are the right questions to ask.

In this episode, the SKADI team will guide you through an investigation of one of the largest corporate bankruptcies in history!

Produced by Coleman Corry

Discussion Panel:

Nic Corry and Damian Taylor

Featuring:

David Bridges and Rory Tait

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRs-sxQzUdY-4bdH3KEndw

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Everyone from chimney sweeps to the richest oligarchs were racing to get their hands on a profitable tulip. The widespread bubble and subsequent crash had devastating consequences for the Dutch economy... or so we thought...

Join the SKADI team, as we investigate whether the tulip bubble really happened at all!

Produced by Coleman Corry

Discussion Panel:

Nic Corry, Damian Taylor, Martin Anthony, Coleman Corry and Sam Almasi

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRs-sxQzUdY-4bdH3KEndw

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When Nigel Cannings first came on The SKADI Podcast back in November, the clocks had just gone back and Nigel told us how that was his worst time of the year due to suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Over the course of the very moving episode, Nigel also told us about his diagnosis with bipolar disorder and the impact that has had on his life and career.  

Now Nigel is back as the clocks go forward and days are getting longer, to discuss how the world is shifting to living with covid, exciting new compliance technology and opens up even more about his condition. Welcome to ‘Breakdown to Boardroom...Part II’ with Nigel Cannings and Nic Corry.  

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by the issues covered in this episode, or you would like to get an improved understanding of mental health please visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/  

If you find yourself, or someone you know, in urgent crisis, please find immediate support at: https://www.samaritans.org/ 

#mentalhealth #finance #law #employmentlaw #humanresources #entrepreneur #technology #artificialintelligence 

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In this episode of The SKADI Podcast, Nic and Damian sit down with Sam Tyfield in Shoosmiths’ fancy new Podcast Suite at their London HQ! Sam is a Partner at Shoosmiths LLP, specialising in corporate M&A, but also has previous experience as the COO and General Counsel at a High Frequency Trading firm. This background, and his experience on the regulatory side of markets, gives him a unique insight into some of the hot topics in financial markets at the moment. In a plethora of acronyms, they talk HFTs, NFTs, PFOF and much more.  

We hope you enjoy this episode of the Skadi podcast.

From “breakdown to the boardroom”. That is how Nigel Cannings, CTO of Intelligent Voice sums up his journey. 

In April this year Nigel candidly chose to open up about his own experiences. Others may describe this decision as “heroic”, “bold”, “brave” but to Nigel it was a personal choice. Something he felt he needed to do, and in doing so he wanted to help others. To start a conversation, a dialogue, about opening up on mental health.Nic joins Nigel, sharing his perspectives as a carer, and together they consider the professions they work in. How attitudes have changed and how certain attitudes remain stubbornly persistent. 

We hope you enjoy this episode of the Skadi podcast.

In Episode 11 of the Skadi Podcast, Nic talks with Tim Harris, Senior Associate at Cohen & Gresser. Continuing the investigation theme that Skadi has covered in a number of previous episodes, Nic and Tim discuss why an external party might be bought into an investigation and some of the common flaws that might occur in an internal investigation that could strengthen the defence’s case. They look at the implications of the Senior Managers Regime and also discuss the recent high profile money laundering case at NatWest.

In Episode 10 of the Skadi Podcast, Damian talks with Nick Cowan, Group CEO of the GSX Group.The GSX Group is driving the digitisation and tokenisation of the traditional financial and securities markets using Digital Ledger Technology and aims to establish a new global financial ecosystem involving investment banks, brokers, stock exchanges, issuers, and regulators.Damian and Nick talk about how DLT will overcome many of the inefficiencies in the current financial markets and discuss the issues for regulators and the 3 Lines of Defence. In a wide-ranging discussion, they also look at the recent Gamestop short squeeze and the Securities Borrowing and Lending markets.

In Episode 9, Nic talks with Sarah Wallace of Constantine Law about internal investigations, particularly with respect to Consequence Management.

In Episode 8, the interviewer turns interviewee as Nic Corry, Skadi's CEO and founder, is interviewed by Damian Taylor. In this episode Nic discusses the history of Skadi's investigations business and how Skadi's expertise and experience has made them invaluable to companies looking to deal with complex internal investigations. He talks about how Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are utilised for historic trade reconstruction and how Skadi's multi-lingual expertise is used in cross-jurisdictional investigations.

Claire Austridge, Skadi's Business Manager, sits down to chat with Jo Brown, an HR Professional, about whistle blowing. Jo gives an overview of the topic and discusses why it is so important to have strong whistle blowing policies and procedures in place, and why it is crucial for HR to be there to be able to support any whistle blower that comes forward. Jo gives a real-world example of how and why a whistle-blower can have an important impact on a business.

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

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In Episode 6, Nic sits down with Dominic Broom, a trade finance veteran with over 25 years’ experience. Dominic is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce executive committee and sits on the board of the UK’s Institute of Export. He has also written a number of white papers on the future of transactional banking. Dominic discusses the history of trade finance, looks at the impact of the current COVID crisis on the sector, and talks about the attractiveness of trade finance as an asset class.

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

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Nic sits down to talk with Steve Elam, Partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan and an experienced commercial litigator with a focus on financial services and banking-related disputes. Nic and Steve delve into the current state of financial litigation and speculate on what disputes we might see arising from the COVID crisis.

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

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A discussion with Robert Brooker, Head of Fraud & Forensics at PKF Littlejohn and also the Chair of the London Fraud Forum. In this episode, Nic and Robert discuss the heightened risk of fraud in the recent COVID-19 crisis and the recent rush for PPE Procurement.

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

www.skadilimited.com

An in depth discussion of some of the work that Skadi has done utilising their Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help Compliance and Internal Audit functions at Financials Institutions.

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

www.skadilimited.com

In our second episode, our Managing Director Nicolas Corry and Training and Development Director Damian Taylor look back at some of the crises that they have traded through in the past and what their ramifications were from a behavioural and regulatory perspective.

We discuss:

—what happened as a result of the Asian financial crisis

—how the 2008 financial collapse is different to know

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

www.skadilimited.com

In our very first episode of The Skadi Podcast, we speak to our managing director Nicolas Corry, who has experienced 6 major financial crises and has a wealth of experience to help those in the financial services cope with the fallout from the recent coronavirus pandemic. 

Founded in 2012, Skadi Limited is a company focused on business integrity. We strive to help our clients improve overall efficiency utilising our in-depth market knowledge and expertise. After decades of experience gained at major global institutions, our goal is to pass on the many lessons learnt and solve problems where ever we find them.

Skadi employees are senior professionals, drawn from front-line roles in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Operations and Research functions. Their deep understanding of market practices means the team are highly skilled in looking beyond just the data, processes and procedures to identify and mitigate key areas of risk.

Skadi are industry leaders in complex wholesale financial investigations and also provide independent market expertise, advice and training to control function areas at regulated firms within the financial markets. The team have wide ranging product knowledge, with a number of professionals having worked in overseas jurisdictions.

Law firms regularly rely on our subject matter expertise for litigation support, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony. We also provide detailed training on a broad range of products and regulations to improve overall client understanding in a number of sectors.

www.skadilimited.com