Best FTI Podcasts (2024)

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Sustainability Street: How One Property Manager Solved the EV Charging Puzzle 26:15

15d ago26:15

26:15

EV charging has become a must-have amenity for apartment dwellers as well as commercial tenants. But the planning and placing of EV chargers is no small task for property managers. Welcome back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. My guest for this episode is FirstService Resi…

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Discussing Consumer Protection Risk with John Sonsalla and Hugo Dante 33:06

18d ago33:06

33:06

In this episode, Matt Bisanz interviews John Sonsalla and Hugo Dante of Washington Analysis to discuss developments in the world of consumer protection risk.

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CREW Up: Support Women’s Development Outside the Office, Says CEO Wendy Mann 25:58

21d ago25:58

25:58

Wendy Mann came into the workforce in the late '80s, and until the early 2000s, roughly 98 percent of the CEOs she worked for were men. As they began retiring, an increasing number of women took their places. Additionally, more women have now become leaders of the organizations that represent the real estate industry. Why did that happen? Women are…

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The Retail Market Always Comes Back! Differently, but it Does 23:30

30d ago23:30

23:30

The commercial real estate retail market has been quite a roller-coaster over the past decades. And Annie Malo, a specialized attorney at Holland & Knight, has witnessed all the disruptions the industry has had to adapt to. With an extensive retail leasing and development practice, Malo has been representing national retailers and developers for ye…

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Investment Matters: Forging Development Success 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

When you’re developing a high-profile, high-stakes project, how do you balance all the complex priorities? That’s the challenge that MCB Real Estate is taking on with Baltimore’s Harborplace, one of the nation’s most prominent current redevelopments of an urban waterfront. In this episode of "Investment Matters," you’ll meet MCB’s president, Gina B…

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FTI Experts’ Hub: Contemplating Handing Back the Keys? Think Again 26:58

1M ago26:58

26:58

The total value of offices that were in danger of defaults, foreclosures or other forms of distress rose to more than $38 billion at the end of the first quarter of the year, according to data from MSCI Real Estate. In this context, no wonder many office landlords are considering handing back the keys of their properties to the lenders. But is that…

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Sustainability Street: The Power of Microgrids 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

In today's energy-driven economy, microgrids play an increasingly critical role. These local self-contained electrical systems supplement the power supply from the main grid while providing resiliency and the opportunity to incorporate alternative sources of energy.Welcome back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commercial…

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Interview with Ethan Heisler of the Bank Treasury Newsletter 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

Matt Bisanz interviews Ethan Heisler, founder of the Bank Treasury Newsletter, on recent developments in bank funding risk.

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RICS Monitor: CRE Outlook Turns Slightly More Positive 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

Commercial real estate sentiment across the globe is gradually recovering, according the most recent Global Commercial Property Monitor survey released by the Royal Institution of Royal Surveyors in London. Senior Economist Tarrant Parsons told Commercial Property Executive Senior Editor Laura Calugar that the first quarter of 2024 was the second s…

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Investment Matters: Building a Bigger Lending Platform 44:33

3M ago44:33

44:33

Construction financing carries a higher risk profile than most other loan categories. But even in today’s uncertain climate, some lenders are not only keeping a hand in this category but embracing it. One example is Kennedy Wilson. In a blockbuster $4.1 billion deal last year, the L.A.-based investment company bought Pacific Western Bank's construc…

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Sustainability Street: Happy Earth Day! 17:15

3M ago17:15

17:15

Today is the 55th Earth Day! How will you be marking the occasion? Welcome back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. For this special Earth Day episode, I interviewed Marta Shantz of the Urban Land Institute. Marta is co-executive director of ULI's Randall Lewis Center for Sus…

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Sustainability Street: We Need to Talk About Climate Regulation 27:43

3M ago27:43

27:43

Climate regulation is sweeping the nation, and commercial real estate is often the focal point of environmentalists, legislators, and regulators. Welcome back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. For this episode, I am joined by Anca Gagiuc, CPE's climate and energy editor, an…

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How Suburban America Is Changing 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

Professors of Architecture Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson have been tracking changes in suburban areas since the early 1990s. They put their observations in a series of books about retrofitting suburbia, hoping that they will serve both young architects and city planners who are looking for models to replicate in their own suburban areas. T…

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Investment Matters: Lifestyle Center Pioneer 41:29

4M ago41:29

41:29

Brick and mortar retail is on a roll again, and that’s no surprise to Josh Poag. The pendulum, he points out, always swings back. And he’s in a good position to know. As the CEO of Poag Development Group—and with more than a quarter century in the business—Poag leads a firm whose predecessor developed the first purpose-built lifestyle center in the…

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Interview with Isaac Boltansky from BTIG 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

Matt Bisanz interviews Isaac Boltansky, Director of Policy Research at BTIG, about the risks and regulatory trends for the rest of the year.

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Sustainability Street: A Bigger and Better BREEAM 26:39

5M ago26:39

26:39

Welcome back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live. For this episode, I invited Breanna Wheeler, director of Operations for BREEAM USA, back on the program to discuss the certification organization's impressive recent growth. She also previewed BREEAM's much-anticipated Version 7, …

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CREW Up: Female CRE Leaders’ Top Concerns 21:36

5M ago21:36

21:36

Nearly 60 percent of women cited interest rates as their primary concern when it comes to escalating costs for commercial real estate projects and deals. This was one of the main findings of CREW Network’s latest survey that covered global economic sentiment and a range of industry topics, including barriers to career advancement. Almost 1,000 prof…

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FTI Experts’ Hub: The Ins and Outs Behind a Bifurcated Office Market 25:44

5M ago25:44

25:44

Office is on a slow recovery path, and it is said that 2024 will be a transitional phase that will ultimately bring the sector closer to a post-pandemic norm. Several structural trends are bifurcating the market, so we asked industry veteran Glenn Brill, who serves as managing director with FTI Consulting, to share his views in the first episode th…

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Investment Matters: Net Lease and Technology Innovator 38:27

5M ago38:27

38:27

Camille Renshaw has closed upward of $30 billion in deals, but she got her start in commercial real estate after an earlier life as a technology entrepreneur. She became an owner when she sold a successful startup and invested some of the proceeds in commercial real estate assets. At first her goal was to become a better owner, but she soon caught …

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Interview with Mickey Shemi from Guy Carpenter 30:21

5M ago30:21

30:21

Matt Bisanz interviews Mickey Shemi, North America Structured Credit Head at Guy Carpenter, to discuss credit risk transfer trends with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and in the banking and insurance sectors.

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Responsible AI: Trust, Innovation, and Leadership with Dominique Shelton Leipzig 37:13

6M ago37:13

37:13

In this episode of Finance and Leadership, host Tilcia Toledo speaks with author and Mayer Brown Partner Dominique Shelton Leipzig about her new book, “Trust. Responsible AI, Innovation, Privacy and Data Leadership.” Hear their thoughts on the power of data, artificial intelligence governance, and the outlook for AI.…

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RICS Monitor: Expect CRE Markets to Show Modest Recovery in 2024 17:57

6M ago17:57

17:57

There's no sign of a meaningful improvement in momentum across commercial real estate markets, but there are a few reasons to be somewhat more optimistic about the outlook for 2024, according to the fourth quarter Global Commercial Real Estate Monitor released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London. Tune in to hear what RICS Seni…

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Sustainability Street: The Rapidly Rising Role of ESG 24:36

6M ago24:36

24:36

For CRE investors, an understanding of environmental, social and governance considerations has quickly gone from a nice-to-have to a must-have, according to Uma Moriarity, global ESG lead for CenterSquare Investment Management. And that will only intensify given mounting regulation and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Welcome bac…

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Investment Matters: Driven to Learning and Success 43:07

7M ago43:07

43:07

During Shlomo Chopp’s two decades in commercial real estate, his experience has touched on investment management, finance, securitization, brokerageand technology. These days he’s got a full plate as managing partner of Terra Strategies, a diversified investment management, finance and advisory firm. But when he does allow himself a breather, there…

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Navigating the AI Landscape: A Comprehensive Overview with Joe Knight 21:50

7M ago21:50

21:50

In this episode of Finance and Leadership, host Tilcia Toledo speaks with FTI Consulting Senior Managing Director Joe Knight, where they delve into a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence, offering valuable insights for organizations navigating AI integration complexities.By Tilcia Toledo

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Sustainability Street: Key Takeaways From COP28 21:02

7M ago21:02

21:02

In the sustainable community, there is no bigger annual event than Conference of the Parties or "COP." The two-week U.N Climate Change Conference draws delegates from around the globe to assess progress and commitments. The built environment, of course, is a key topic for discussion and resolutions. Welcome Back to Sustainability Street, our podcas…

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Interview with Bill Hulse from the US Chamber of Commerce 31:47

7M ago31:47

31:47

In this episode, Matt Bisanz interviews Bill Hulse, a senior vice-president at the US Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness. Bill and Matt will discuss the potential risks to the Main Street economy that may arise from getting bank capital “wrong” in the US Basel Endgame rulemaking.…

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Interview with Justyna Bolter 24:12

8M ago24:12

24:12

Matt Bisanz interviews Justyna Bolter, a senior counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, to discuss her transition from risk to legal, and how others can build a successful career by leveraging their experience in both domains.

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Sustainability Street: Inside Biden's Zero Emissions Building Definition 11:55

8M ago11:55

11:55

In January, the Biden administration will release its definition for zero emissions buildings. At last, the Federal government will provide much-needed clarity when it comes to green commitments and the growing collection of state and local regulations and standards. Welcome Back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commerci…

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RICS Monitor: CRE Continues to Adjust to Prolonged Monetary Tightening 17:58

9M ago17:58

17:58

Commercial real estate sentiment across the globe has remained largely unchanged, according to the third quarter Global Commercial Property Monitor survey released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London. The general tone of the results in most parts of the world—for both occupiers and investors—remains quite downbeat, which is no…

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Helena Pacitti - Associate Lecturer, Education Focused, UNSW 50:53

9M ago50:53

50:53

In this episode of the Smarter Cities Podcast, Dr. Helena Pacitti, an Associate Lecturer at UNSW with a PhD in behavioural neuroscience, discusses the impact of AI on education. As concerns about the effects of social media on mental health and cognitive development continue to grow, Jason de Sousa and Dr. Pacitti raises important questions about t…

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Investment Matters: Office-centric and Opportunistic 33:26

9M ago33:26

33:26

Many investors today view the office sector mostly as a problem child in the throes of a difficult generational change. But since Brandon Huffman and his partners started Tourmaline Capital partners two years ago, they have consistently uncovered opportunity. So far they have assembled a 4.5 million-square-foot portfolio and closed transactions val…

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FTI Experts’ Hub: Brace Yourselves for a Full Return to the Office by 2028 25:07

9M ago25:07

25:07

"I strongly believe within five years not only are we going to be back in office five days a week, but we’re going to be business attire. I'm talking suit and tie, Monday through Thursday, and it’s going to be business casual on Fridays," FTI Consulting Senior Managing Director Mark Dunec told Commercial Property Executive Senior Editor Laura Calug…

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CREW Up: To Generate Lasting Change, Turn ESG Intentions Into Actions Now 19:31

9M ago19:31

19:31

In July, CREW Network surveyed 1,028 commercial real estate professionals to gather data and gain insight into the sentiments and adoption of ESG efforts in the industry. CREW’s survey found that even though three-quarters of industry professionals consider ESG to be important in their companies, there is still much work to be done in executing an …

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Sustainability Street: Link Logistics' Power Play 26:43

9M ago26:43

26:43

Industrial real estate will be the hardest property type to decarbonize, experts say, since tenants pay their utility bills directly. Link Logistics is determined to change that. Welcome back to Sustainability Street, CPE’s podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. For this episode, I interviewed Sam Stockdale,…

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Tim de Sousa - Senior Director Technology at FTI Consulting 1:04:34

10M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Tim de Sousa, Senior Director Technology (Privacy | Information Governance | Emerging Tech). Tim joined Smarter Cities to delve into data, privacy, and misinformation. He discusses the potential consequences of the importance of data, data for the sake of data, and the consequences of it falling into the wrong hands. Listen and subscribe at Spotify…

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Interview with Amy Kvien and Jim Scott from the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets 32:11

10M ago32:11

32:11

Matt Bisanz sits down with Amy Kvien and Jim Scott, from the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, to discuss climate risk management and disclosure expectations for banks.

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Sustainability Street: Is Green Leasing Ready to Take Off? 14:50

10M ago14:50

14:50

If commercial real estate and the world are going to meet their 2030 decarbonization goals, property owners and tenants will need to work together. So, now that more corporations are setting targets and reporting their emissions, the sustainability community is hoping that green leasing will now scale to where it needs to be. Welcome back to Sustai…

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Strategies for Effective Risk Management with Matt Bisanz 31:26

11M ago31:26

31:26

In this episode of Finance & Leadership, host Tilcia Toledo is interviewed by Matt Bisanz of Mayer Brown for a thought-provoking conversation on the complexities of risk assessment, compliance, and effective risk management in the financial services industry.By Tilcia Toledo

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Investment Matters: Single-Tenant Star 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Patrick Luther has been on our radar for most of the past decade. Back in 2015, he was named a CPE Star to Watch, one of the young professionals representing the rising generation of industry leaders. The following year, he joined SRS, where he and his longtime business partner, Matthew Mousavi, co-founded the firm’s Net Lease Retail Advisory Group…

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Interview with Tilcia Toledo from FTI Consulting 33:24

11M ago33:24

33:24

Matt Bisanz interviews Tilcia Toledo, a senior managing director at FTI Consulting, to discuss risk management trends that she is seeing in her work with financial institutions of all sizes.

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Kelly Brough - ANZ Lead of Applied Intelligence - Accenture 44:54

11M ago44:54

44:54

Can artificial intelligence represent the solution for fostering more robust, efficient, and just economies and societies? Kelly Brough, Head of Applied Intelligence Australia New Zealand at Accenture, contends that beneath the surface lies a multifaceted landscape. Kelly delves into diverse AI applications, its potential as a remedy, and the pragm…

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CBRE's Rob Bernard on Unlocking Innovation 23:12

12M ago23:12

23:12

Having helped Microsoft on its sustainability journey, CBRE's Rob Bernard knows how data and sophisticated computing can address big environmental questions. Welcome back to Sustainability Street, CPE’s podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. During this episode, Executive Editor Therese Fitzgerald and Bernar…

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RICS Monitor: Caution Continues to Govern Global CRE Markets 15:49

12M ago15:49

15:49

Although there are no dramatic changes in commercial property sentiment from the previous quarter, persistent inflation and deteriorating credit conditions are slowing economic activity across the world. In this episode of RICS Monitor, Commercial Property Executive Senior Editor Laura Calugar and RICS Senior Economist Tarrant Parsons talk about th…

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Interview with Bill Isaac, Former FDIC and Secura/Isaac Group Chair 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

Matt Bisanz sits down with Bill Isaac, former chair of the FDIC and of the Secura/Isaac Group, to discuss his legendary career and current issues related to recent crises in the banking industry.

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CREW Up: The Power of Network-Building in Tough Times 15:32

1y ago15:32

15:32

Women in commercial real estate expressed a moderate level of concern and held a shared belief that a short or mild recession may be on the horizon, according to a recent survey among CREW Network members. Alyssa Dangler, CREW Network President and Williams Mullen shareholder, told Commercial Property Executive Senior Editor Laura Calugar all about…

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Maddy Proud - Sports leader and author 52:20

1y ago52:20

52:20

Maddy Proud is Co-Captain of the NSW Swifts netball team, represents Australia in national netball and is the author of the children's story series "Grace on the Court". Maddy joined Smarter Cities to discuss why sport is so important to the development of children and communities and what it is like to play sport at the highest levels. Listen and …

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FTI Experts' Hub: Expect More Office Distress in H2 2023 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

The office sector as we knew it before 2020 is dead—this perception is very common in commercial real estate, although there still are some voices that believe it is just a myth. For Rob Raymond, managing director at FTI Consulting, the myth is more of a reality than we think. In a podcast interview with Commercial Property Executive Senior Editor …

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Investment Matters: Michael Cohen on a Century of Family Business 42:56

1y ago42:56

42:56

In this episode of Investment Matters, Williams Equities Managing Principal Michael Cohen shares not only insights into the nation's largest office market, but also a colorful company history that predates the Great Depression. Since its co-founding in 1926 by Victor Cohen, our guest's grandfather, the firm has journeyed from up-and-coming brokerag…

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Sustainability Street: Project REAP Turns 25 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

Welcome back to Sustainability Street, CPE’s podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. For this episode, Executive Editor Therese Fitzgerald interviews Manikka Brown, executive director of Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program). This year, Project REAP has been working to diversify the CRE talent pipeline…

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