Best Boca Tech Podcasts (2024)

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Road Trip: Google Cloud's Rohit Bhat Outlines the Past, Present and Future of Cloud Technology in Capital Markets 15:39

5M ago15:39

15:39

Sponsored by ION Markets Our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference has come to an end. But before we said goodbye to Boca, we touched base with Rohit Bhat, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Digital Assets, & Exchanges at Google Cloud. With cloud technology and artificial intelligence at the center of countless con…

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Road Trip: CoinFund's Chris Perkins Discusses Advancements in Crypto, Web3 15:05

5M ago15:05

15:05

Sponsored by ION Markets With Bitcoin soaring to new heights, the 49th annual International Futures Industyr Conference is the perfect time to check in with CoinFund President Chris Perkins. In this wide-ranging conversation, Perkins shares his insights about cryptocurrency trends and other exciting developments in decentralized finance. Perkins al…

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Road Trip: FTSE Russell's Shawn Creighton on the Growth in Digital Assets and 0 DTE Options Trading 13:12

5M ago13:12

13:12

Sponsored by ION Markets Shawn Creighton, director of index derivatives solutions at FTSE Russell, joins the show at the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference to discuss what's happening on the ground in Boca. Creighton outlines trends in fixed income index trading, growth in digital assets and how conversations about sustainability…

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Road Trip: ICE's Chris Edmonds Talks AI and Other Data Trends in Capital Markets 9:36

5M ago9:36

9:36

Sponsored by ION Markets It's no surprise that an industry veteran like Chris Edmonds, president of fixed income and data services at Intercontinental Exchange, would have a few insightful (and entertaining) thoughts to share about the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence. This chat with Edmonds at the 49th annual International Futures Industry…

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Road Trip: Nasdaq's Magnus Haglind On How Cloud Technology Will Boost the Market Capabilities of AI 14:54

5M ago14:54

14:54

Sponsored by ION Markets If you are going to talk about cloud technology and capital markets, sooner or later you are going to end up talking about artificial intelligence. This interview from our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference features Magnus Haglind, SVP and head of products, marketplace technology at Nasda…

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Road Trip: SGX's Ivan Han on Managing Risk Within Asia and Around the World 13:19

5M ago13:19

13:19

Sponsored by ION Markets Our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference continues as we hear from Ivan Han, deputy chief risk officer at SGX. While the market landscape in China is uncertain at the moment, India is catching the eye of investors and Japan is resurgent. Han explains how enhanced access to markets in Asia i…

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Road Trip: FIA's Walt Lukken Previews What's In Store for Boca 2024 10:42

5M ago10:42

10:42

With the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference getting underway today in Boca Raton, Florida, Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken joins the show to offer a peek at what to anticipate at this year's gathering. Lukken previews some of the key issues that are bound to be hot topics in Boca, including US Treasury …

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Is Florida Retail on the Naughty List This Year? 45:49

8M ago45:49

45:49

I sit down with Britney Mroczkowski, Designated Managing Broker for EXP Commercial, Florida and discuss several important factors affecting commercial real estate in Florida. Retail has strengthened in terms of both performance and investor preference when only a few years ago it was the most troubled of all asset types. We will explain why in 5 pa…

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Are South Florida MultiFamily Assets Overvalued? 43:43

9M ago43:43

43:43

Join me and special guest Jerad Graham, a fellow Commercial Real Estate adviser who works along side me here at EXP Commercial. Jerad specializes in Multifamily Development and is based out of Miami. Some of the Topics We Cover: Ongoing Development Challenges Repeated Warnings That South Florida MF Assets Are Way Overvalued Adaptive Reuse: Can we r…

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Your Premier Control4 Dealer in Boca Raton - Boca Tech and Automation 1:28

10M ago1:28

1:28

Looking for the best Control4 Dealer In Boca Raton? Look no further! Boca Tech and Automation is your premier destination for all things Control4. With our cutting-edge technology solutions and expert team, we bring automation and smart home control to the heart of South Florida. At Boca Tech and Automation, we understand that a seamlessly integrat…

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State of the Office Real Estate Market in Florida 55:38

11M ago55:38

55:38

Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors Chad Massaker & Adam Warner discuss what all is happening in the Florida commercial real estate market - specifically the trouble office asset class. We talk numbers, projections, the impact of COVID and Work-From-Home and more. Join us! Podcast Website: CRE Intersect.com | Chad's Business Website: ChadMassak…

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How to Transition from Active or Passive Real Estate Investing Using the Delaware Statutory Trust 1:03:15

11M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Chad sit's down with Tommy Thompson and Justin Kheine of Fortitude Investments to talk Deleware Statutory Trusts: what they are? when to use them? 1031 exchange applications, and more. A Delaware Statutory Trust is a real estate ownership structure where multiple investors each hold an undivided fractional interest in the holdings of the trust. A p…

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Illuminate Your Boca Raton Home with Energy-Efficient Home LED Lighting 1:49

11M ago1:49

1:49

Welcome to Boca Tech and Automation, your premier destination for Home LED Lighting Boca Raton. If you're seeking to enhance the ambiance, energy efficiency, and overall appeal of your home, our LED lighting solutions are the answer. Why Choose Home LED Lighting in Boca Raton? Energy Efficiency: Traditional incandescent bulbs are power-hungry, wher…

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State of the Florida Insurance Market, Summer 2023 54:01

12M ago54:01

54:01

Join host Chad Massaker and special guest Paul Finley from Atlantic Pacific Insurance as we discuss what's going on with this CRAZY commercial insurance market and how it is affecting commercial real estate deals in Florida. This show is being released on the eve on Hurricane Idalia making landfall on the Florida West Coast, on August 29, 2023. We …

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Simplify Your Life with Home Automation in South Florida 2:48

1y ago2:48

2:48

Home Automation South Florida: The Future of Smart Living In today's fast-paced world, the demand for seamless and efficient living experiences has never been higher. Home automation has emerged as a groundbreaking solution to elevate your lifestyle and bring unparalleled convenience to your daily routines. At Boca Tech and Automation, we are proud…

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Simplify Your Life with Boca Tech and Automation - Your Smart Home Integrator 1:54

1y ago1:54

1:54

Upgrade your home to the next level of convenience and efficiency with Boca Tech and Automation, the leading smart home integrator. With our expertise and state-of-the-art solutions, we transform ordinary houses into intelligent living spaces that adapt to your needs. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing multiple devices and systems, and embrace t…

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The Importance of a Smart Home Installation in Palm Beach, FL 1:25

1y ago1:25

1:25

Home automation is no longer a luxury; it has become a necessity today. With a smart home system, you can control various aspects of your home, such as lighting, temperature, security, and entertainment, from your smartphone or tablet. However, setting up a smart home system can be daunting, which is where a smart home integrator comes in. A home i…

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Nasdaq's Roland Chai Discusses The Tech That Manages Risk And Volatility 31:08

1y ago31:08

31:08

The digital transformation of financial markets has spawned incredible connectivity and efficiency, but it has also created plenty of challenges. Roland Chai, executive vice president for market technology at Nasdaq, joins the show to outline how new technologies are enhancing market resiliency -- even in the face of extreme volatility events like …

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FIA Boca Day 3: Wrapping Up The Week With FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

10:04

Our third and final day of coverage of the International Futures Industry Conference … aka ... FIA Boca. And since we are closing the book on yet another Boca, we decided to continue what has become a fun tradition for this podcast when we road trip to Futures Industry Association events. We invited FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken onto the show t…

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FIA Boca Day 2: Regulators Mount Up, Crypto Conversations Continue, CoinFund President Chris Perkins 13:04

1+ y ago13:04

13:04

We're back for another day of coverage from the International Futures Industry Conference … or as it’s more commonly known: FIA Boca. Day 2 just wrapped up, so here's a quick recap of some of the highlights: CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam delivered his keynote address, during which he lauded the resiliency of global markets as they've navigated numero…

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Road Trip! - Day 1 at FIA Boca - Walt Lukken, Exchange Leaders and CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

10:49

It’s March ... so that means it’s time for another Road Trip! This episode comes to you from sunny Boca Raton, Florida, where we’re excited to bring you our second year of coverage from the International Futures Industry Conference … or as it’s more commonly known: FIA Boca. The first day’s events just wrapped up, so here’s a quick recap of what we…

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Cloud Computing Continues to Reshape Capital Markets 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

When cloud technology was first introduced in markets, many people in the financial services sector were hesitant. There were concerns about security and even questions about overall use cases. Well, it is safe to say that things have changed. Today, the cloud is being used by finance pros in ways that would have been hard to imagine just a few sho…

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ICE's Larry Lawrence Discusses the Data Powering Sustainable Finance 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

39:49

The rise of ESG investing has investors clamoring for accurate and transparent data. Larry Lawrence, Head of Sustainable Finance - US at IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), outlines the crucial role data plays in the ecosystem of sustainable finance. Public companies have ginormous reporting obligations, so Larry and the team at ICE help organizations …

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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Carbon Offsets 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

26:25

If you're a business leader looking to offset the emissions from your organization's operations, how exactly do you go about doing that? And in a world where accusations of greenwashing abound, how do you offset your emissions in a transparent and responsible way? Blake Lawrence from Cool Effect joins the show to answer those questions and more. Th…

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Regulating In Uncertain Times 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

29:27

Some regulators in the world of finance take office during periods of relative market calm. Other regulators ... not so much. When Commissioner Summer Mersinger was sworn in at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in March of 2022, global markets were still dealing with the shock from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Throughout the summer, commodi…

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Early Lessons Learned From The FTX Meltdown 13:17

2y ago13:17

13:17

With the fallout from the meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX empire still unfolding in the markets, exchange leaders and other executives from the cleared derivatives industry gathered in Chicago for the annual FIA Futures & Options Expo. FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken joined the show to talk about what the collapse of FTX might mean for …

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BNEF's Demôro talks global climate investing trends and COP27 27:48

2y ago27:48

27:48

In 2021, there was roughly $785 billion deployed at the global level for energy transition technologies. And despite questions being asked about ESG strategies, there are still tons of financial firms that are looking to invest in green bonds and other areas of sustainable finance. Luiza Demôro, the Head of Energy Transitions at BloombergNEF, joins…

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Capital Comes Together To Combat Climate Change 24:36

2y ago24:36

24:36

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year or so, you’ve probably heard about all the money that’s either already been deployed or is on its way toward funding the energy transition. When there are billions and billions in play, it’s not surprising that groups are coming together to lure capital to not only certain technologies, but a…

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CME Group's Tim McCourt talks Event-based contracts and Ether options 16:10

2y ago16:10

16:10

Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Equity and FX Products at CME Group, joins the show to talk about the launch of Event-based contracts. During the initial meme-stock frenzy, there were plenty of nightmare stories about retail investors getting in over their head with derivatives. Designed especially for retail traders, these…

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The tax credits that shape the Inflation Reduction Act 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

Lauren Collins, a partner at Vinson & Elkins, joins the show to explain how the tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act stand to not only boost the deployment of renewable energy in the U.S., but also create new tax credit markets that might attract investment funds and retail investors. Collins also highlights one key area of the energy puzz…

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How the Banking Industry, and Washington, Have Changed since 2009 18:45

2y ago18:45

18:45

Richard Hunt has been the leading voice for consumer banking in the U.S. for 13 years, and his advocacy for the financial services industry began long before that. This week, he will step down from his role as president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, but he is NOT retiring. Richard talks with us about why term limits for politicians -…

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How the Current Market Conditions are Affecting the VC-Startup Ecosystem 24:54

2y ago24:54

24:54

The venture capital sector had two bumper years in a row in 2020 and 2021, with record levels of fundraising, investment and exits. However, like the rest of the investing world, the market has cooled in the 2022 economy. Bobby Franklin, president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, talks with us about how the current economic clim…

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Diving Into the SEC's Proposed Climate Disclosure Rules 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

While the comment period for the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule on climate-related disclosure has been extended into June, the proposal offers a solid hint as to how the final rulemaking might take shape. Jamie Gamble, Managing Director at PwC, and Maggie Peloso, Partner at Vinson & Elkins, join the show to dig into the details …

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Private Capital in Asia's Push for Net-Zero 48:44

2+ y ago48:44

48:44

The term "energy transition" means different things to different people. In this episode, we focus on how "energy transition" means different things to people from different places. Michael Syn, senior managing director and head of equities at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), joins the show to talk about how markets in Asia are tackling decarbonizatio…

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Voluntary Carbon Markets Are On The Rise 24:09

2+ y ago24:09

24:09

As corporations and countries plot their net-zero plans, carbon markets have become one of the most-talked-about components in the realm of sustainable finance. To hear more about this burgeoning corner of the markets, IncubEx Founder, President and COO Dan Scarbrough joins the show to share his insights. Dan outlines the growth carbon markets have…

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FIA Boca Day 3: Walt Lukken Wraps Up The Week 10:36

2+ y ago10:36

10:36

As week close out the week at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, we’re joined by a very special guest. He’s easily the best person to give us a comprehensive perspective on all the events of this week. He’s Walt Lukken, the President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association. Eventus Systems Shine a Light on You…

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FIA Boca Day 2: Geopolitics takes center stage 5:57

2+ y ago5:57

5:57

We are back with a quick recap from the second day of the International Futures Industry Conference. Yesterday, we predicted FIA Boca was shaping up to be a "bifurcated" conference; with one track focused on tech topics like crypto and cloud computing and another track focused on geopolitics and the war in Ukraine. Spoiler alert: We were right! Sig…

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FIA Boca Day 1: The Bifurcation of Boca 4:54

2+ y ago4:54

4:54

This quick recap is the first of three Colin and Sean are doing from their road trip to the International Futures Industry Conference. A month ago, it looked like the hot topics at FIA Boca would be crypto, the cloud and all things technology. But as is often the case, big news has barged its way into the conversations at Boca and now the event is …

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CoinFund's Chris Perkins Talks Web3 and the Future of Finance 38:38

2+ y ago38:38

38:38

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy and serving in the US Marine Corps, Chris Perkins started his finance career at Lehman Brothers and eventually became a managing director at Citi, where he was Global Co-Head, Futures, Clearing and FX Prime Brokerage. Then, in the second half of last year, Chris left Citi to become President and…

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Financing the Energy Transition 36:56

2+ y ago36:56

36:56

You've probably heard all about the money being poured into the energy transition. We're talking trillions of dollars over the course of many decades. Everyone from sovereign wealth funds and private equity to venture capital and institutional investors seems to be getting in on the action. Joining the show are Albert Cheung, from BloombergNEF (BNE…

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The SmartBrief 7 for 2021 23:06

2+ y ago23:06

23:06

From the rise of ESG and meme stocks to the fall of China’s property sector, 2021 was a wild ride for the financial services industry. In the latest episode of Modern Money SmartPod, Sean McMahon and Colin Hogan look back on what we’re calling the SmartBrief 7: the seven most-memorable financial news stories of the year, as we see it. Sign up for M…

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The Road Ahead For Sustainable Finance 27:46

2+ y ago27:46

27:46

From COP26 to the boom in ESG investment funds, sustainable finance has been a hot topic in 2021. Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and CEO of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), joins the show to discuss the crucial role capital markets will continue to play…

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Where do consumers look for ESG investing info? 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

44:26

Social media, corporate websites, word-of-mouth ... It's the Wild West out there for consumers in search of ESG investment data. Craig Martin, Managing Director and Global Head of Wealth & Lending Intelligence at J.D. Power, shares the key takeaways from a survey his team conducted about where consumers seek ESG data and how they prioritize various…

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ICE's Gordon Bennett on COP26 and Carbonomics 47:51

2+ y ago47:51

47:51

There's no better way to gain an understanding of the types of conversations that took place at COP26 than to talk to someone who was there. Gordon Bennett, Managing Director of Utility Markets for ICE, was in Glasgow and he joins the show to talk about the role financial markets can play in achieving some of the goals that were laid out at the con…

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What COP26 means for the future of net zero and ESG disclosure 30:07

3y ago30:07

30:07

This episode is presented by: ICE With so much finance-related news coming from COP26, Maggie Peloso, a partner at Vinson & Elkins, joins the show to help us make sense of how the talks in Glasgow will shape the future of ESG investing and disclosure. Topics like the progress made on the launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board an…

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How COP26 might change climate finance 49:30

3y ago49:30

49:30

This episode is presented by ICE. Finance is gonna play a key role in how the world tackles climate change -- so much so that an entire day at the United Nations COP26 will focus on nothing but Finance. We thought our first show should feature someone who knows the ins and outs of Finance and the ins and outs of the UN’s climate and sustainability …

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Welcome to the Modern Money SmartPod 1:53

3y ago1:53

1:53

From the team that produces Modern Money SmartBrief -- and more than 40 other newsletters for some of the most influential organizations in Finance -- it's the Modern Money SmartPod. The term "Modern Money" means different things to different people, so co-hosts Colin Hogan and Sean McMahon will be bringing you news and interviews from every corner…

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