Best Moody S Corporation Podcasts (2024)

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Intelligent screening: How machine learning is changing the game 46:01

4d ago46:01

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The art and science of screening in the KYC and AML world has certainly come a long way from the days of manually checking for names and organizations against a short list. Risk factors have evolved exponentially, increasing regulations have influenced risk appetites, and powerful technologies like Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) ha…

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Insurers’ allocations to private credit will grow in all regions 10:32

1d ago10:32

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We discuss how differences in regional regulatory regimes and market structures affect life insurers’ allocations to private credit investments, and lay out those investments’ benefits and risks. Speakers: Benjamin Serra, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings; Will Keen-Tomlinson, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior…

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A compliance evolution: Empowering business expansion 51:02

19d ago51:02

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Anti-financial crime (AFC) departments can get labeled as the team that says “no” - seen as preventing innovation from reaching customers. But, this line of thinking overlooks the immense value AFC teams can bring in the product development process. How can AML and compliance professionals break through the stereotype to become more influential par…

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Japan’s regional banks face rate rises; India’s non-bank finance companies see loan growth 10:53

15d ago10:53

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Moody’s Ratings analysts explain why Japan’s regional banks are vulnerable to yield-curve steepening and predict strong loan growth, and higher funding costs, for India’s non-bank finance companies. Speakers: Kensuke Ogawa, Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; C.J. Wong, AVP- Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s R…

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Credit-risk transfer transactions’ prominence grows as regulations evolve 18:16

20d ago18:16

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As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, US and European banks have sought regulatory capital relief by offloading the credit risk of loans they make via special types of transactions. Guests: Warren Kornfeld, Senior Vice President at Moody's Ratings; Nick Monzillo, VP-Senior Analyst at Moody's Ratings; Frank Cerveny, VP-Senior Research A…

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Deepfakes pose real credit risk to corporations, financial institutions and governments 11:48

22d ago11:48

11:48

We talk to Joe Lyons of Bitsight about the growing risk from deepfakes in the age of GenAI. Speakers: Joe Lyons, VP, Cyber Risk & Ratings Research, Bitsight; Abhi Srivastava, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Digital Economy – Cross Region: GenAI-powered deepfakes introd…

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Luxuries and larceny: ‘Following the goods’ for AML prevention 35:29

1M ago35:29

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Fancy cars. Diamond-covered watches. Luxury vacations at 5-star resorts. These are some of the many high-ticket purchases money launderers might illegally make to disguise the origins of their wealth. So, what actions can be taken to fight this nefarious activity? How can businesses and consumers avoid complicity and prevent financial crime in the …

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Shift to T+1 settlement has near-term risks, long-term benefits for US securities sector 11:03

1M ago11:03

11:03

Shortening the settlement cycle is a complex undertaking for a clearing house and its members, but once the transition is complete, it will reduce counterparty risk. Speakers: Peter Nerby, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Exchanges & Clearing Houses – North Am…

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As individual investors drive growth in private markets, risks also rise 7:05

1M ago7:05

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Alternative asset managers seek removal of barriers to private markets for individual investors. Regulators are supportive but also wary of potential dangers. Speakers: Alexandra Aspioti, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: As individual investors drive growth in pri…

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Open banking: A revolution or evolution for KYC? 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Open finance, API banking, Payment Services Directive (PSD2)...the concept of open banking can be called many things. But how exactly is this technology changing the world for risk and compliance professionals today and what potential does it have to mold the profession going forward? Join us for another episode of KYC Decoded as we welcome Alessio…

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US homeowners insurers raise prices as inflation and weather-related losses take a toll 8:22

2M ago8:22

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Companies have responded to weather-related losses and higher reconstruction costs with sharp increases in premiums and tighter policy terms, and some have exited high-risk regions. Speakers: Evelyn Ocas Salazar, AVP Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related Research: Property & Casualty Insu…

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Decrypting Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) 39:17

2M ago39:17

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What if your anti-financial crime program could build investigation models using sensitive data you may not have direct access to – in a totally compliant way? In this episode, we learn from Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) expert, Michael Hughes, Chief Business Offer at Duality Technologies, about the potential PETs have to change the game of KY…

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Tokenization is bridging traditional and digital finance 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation, joins us to talk about the technology and infrastructure developments shaping the future of financial asset tokenization. Speakers: Rajeev Bamra, SVP and Head of Strategy, Moody’s Ratings; Anthony Moro, CEO, Provenance Blockchain Foundation Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Mood…

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Green finance takes on greenwashing 19:34

2M ago19:34

19:34

Moody’s analysts explore green finance, discussing greenwashing risk, the EU green loan market, and how clear standards and rules – and blockchain technology – could play a positive role. Speakers: Michael Dion, VP – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Alberto Postigo, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings; Abhi Srivastava, AVP Analyst, Moody’s …

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For good or for evil: Tech’s role in the world of financial crime 48:39

2M ago48:39

48:39

It is safe to say technology has done wonders when it comes to AML professionals tackling financial crime, but, on the flip side, it is important to understand how technology is being used by those committing the crimes. From video game online marketplaces to virtual currency mixers, how can we follow the money when tech is used to cover its tracks…

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Basel Endgame will smooth real estate cycles, create opportunities for non-bank lenders 13:38

2M ago13:38

13:38

Basel 3.1 reforms will lead banks to apply high haircuts to unsustainably high property values and adjust mortgage risk weights to better differentiate between low-risk and high-risk loans. Speakers: Alexander Zeidler, VP-Sr Credit Officer at Moody's Ratings; Guillaume Lucien-Baugas, VP-Senior Analyst at Moody's Ratings Hosts: Aaron Johnson, VP-Sen…

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Banks and financial regulators work to stay ahead of rising cyber threats 18:10

3M ago18:10

18:10

As cyberattacks rise and AI poses new dangers, Moody’s analysts discuss banks’ own views of their cybersecurity defenses and explain the EU’s plan to rein in risks from third-party tech providers. Speakers: Lucas Viegas, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Brandon O’Halloran, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Wr…

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Outlook negative for US banks, deteriorating in Europe, mixed in Asia 16:54

3M ago16:54

16:54

Our 2024 Banking System Outlooks show more European systems joining the US on negative as economies slow and loan performance weakens. China stays negative, while India is positive. Speakers: Warren Kornfeld, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings; Effie Tsotsani, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Juwon Lee, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Hos…

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What will disrupt KYC? 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

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Change is essential to survive and thrive in any enterprise. As we narrow in on the world of AML and KYC, the adaptation of sophisticated criminals is evident, so the question arises: what disruptions are needed to outsmart these bad actors? In this episode of KYC Decoded, Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine, Simon Taylor, lends us his astute and…

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Fast Finance: Klarna’s rapid AI boost bodes well for other banks 10:10

3M ago10:10

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Swedish lender Klarna’s AI assistant is driving material credit improvement this year. In the US, disclosures from Wells Fargo point to what’s ahead for banks’ commercial real estate loan performance. Speakers: Stephen Tu, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings; Allen Tischler, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Sen…

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As growth of private credit in Europe picks up, so does competition from banks 12:51

3M ago12:51

12:51

Over the next several years private credit in Europe will grow, largely because of companies’ substantial refinancing needs. But banks are already fighting to gain back market share. Speakers: Guillaume Lucien-Baugas, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Jeanine Arnold, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research…

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Convective storms batter US P&C Insurers 17:54

4M ago17:54

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We discuss the severe thunderstorms' rising insured costs. Plus: Earnings weakness in the Medicare Advantage business and US commercial real estate exposure of German banks. Speakers: Bernhard Held, VP-Sr Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Dean Ungar, VP-Sr Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Evelyn Ocas Salazar, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s…

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Today's global sanctions environment: What's new in Russian sanctions? 44:43

4M ago44:43

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 set off a series of global sanctions enforcement actions. The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has meted out sanctions to curb Russia’s defense procurement, energy weaponization, and international trade activity. To date, the EU has also imposed 12 sanct…

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Pros, cons, and predictions: Which European city will be the new home for the AMLA? 43:40

4M ago43:40

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The creation of the AMLA, the authority on money laundering in the European Union, is imminently upon us. And the critical question compliance professionals are wondering is: where will it live? Choosing an EU city to be the representative of 26 different cultures most certainly has needed careful thought and planning. The official location choice …

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Revisiting the US Corporate Transparency Act: Where are we now? 33:23

5M ago33:23

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Much has changed since we last visited the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in March of 2023 on KYC Decoded. Now that FinCEN has officially rolled out its beneficial ownership database, what is the lay of the land for risk and compliance professionals? In this episode, we welcome back Jim Richards, former BSA officer, author, speaker, and CEO of…

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AI's transformation of banking; plus, FHLBank reforms, fallout from Evergrande liquidation 26:35

5M ago26:35

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Steve Tu, Farooq Khan and Petr Paklin of Moody's, with Joe Lyons of Bitsight, on how AI will change banks; On Fast Finance, we discuss Evergrande's liquidation and upcoming FHLBank reforms. Speakers: David Yin, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Allen Tischler, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service; Stephen Tu, VP – S…

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Risky business? The indicators of shell company risk 26:42

5M ago26:42

26:42

There are plenty of shell companies formed for legitimate reasons. However, as recently uncovered in a major case in Singapore where 3 billion SGD of assets were frozen, shell companies can also be used for more nefarious purposes. This risk is not always easy to spot, especially when relying on manual, time-invasive processes. In this episode KYC …

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Digital finance slowly advances towards interoperability and standardization 22:31

5M ago22:31

22:31

Cristiano Ventricelli explains how recent improvements to digital finance systems could help them gain scale. Plus, we discuss BlackRock’s recent acquisition and the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Speakers: Abhi Srivastava, AVP – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service; Neal Epstein, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Cristiano V…

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Global outlook for non-bank finance companies negative on continued asset quality strains and weak profitability 16:20

5M ago16:20

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Our global outlook for the sector remains negative for 2024, but the picture for non-bank finance companies is more varied than a year ago, with easing conditions in some markets and businesses. Speakers: Bruno Baretta, AVP – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Michael Porta, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Investors Service…

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Human trafficking: A call to arms for anti-financial crime and risk professionals 51:41

6M ago51:41

51:41

Every year, on January 11, the US recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking – currently a $150 billion industry – continues to be a pervasive threat around the globe, with criminals profiting from the enslavement of other people. This brings us to the obvious question: what can anti-financial crime and risk professional…

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Global P&C insurance outlook is negative, global life insurance outlook is stable 16:14

6M ago16:14

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Weak results in personal lines drive the negative outlook for property and casualty insurance, while life insurance benefits from higher interest rates. Speakers: Bruce Ballentine, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Christian Badorff, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Researc…

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Thinking outside the (check)box: The role of the BSA Officer/MLRO 53:53

6M ago53:53

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"Fighting financial crime" has long been a rallying cry within the AML profession, but could this way of thinking actually be doing us all a disservice? While an admirable goal for any compliance risk management program, it may actually be too limiting and overlook how the BSA Officer/MLRO role can also drive business strategy and growth. In this e…

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KYC origins stories, chapter 5 – KYC unit: The making of a compliance giant 26:26

6M ago26:26

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Our KYC origin series has traced the journeys of our diverse acquisitions, each of which has grown into a vital part of our KYC ecosystem. But how have these distinct entities been integrated to operate as one? In the grand finale of our KYC origin series, host Alex Pillow engages with Keith Berry, the KYC General Manager at Moody’s Analytics. They…

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KYC origin stories, chapter 4 – Orbis: The powerhouse of global business intelligence 43:24

6M ago43:24

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With information on more than 472+ million entities worldwide, Orbis has become the most powerful comparable data resource on private companies. But the question isn't what happened, it's HOW? In this episode of our KYC origin series, host Alex Pillow is joined by Bureau van Dijk and and Orbis veterans, Jon Hanmer and Ted Datta who discuss the evol…

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Physical climate risks cloud insurers' risk management; enhanced climate disclosures benefit banks 29:29

6M ago29:29

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James Eck and Brandan Holmes explain how rising physical climate-related claims complicate insurers' risk management; Olivier Panis discusses benefits for banks of enhanced climate change reporting. Speakers: Olivier Panis, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service; James Eck, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Brandan Holm…

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Banks will feel the squeeze from tight financial conditions, slowing economies in 2024 15:11

7M ago15:11

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The boost banks have enjoyed for the last two years will start to fade as high rates translate into higher funding costs and lower growth. But the outlook for banks is not so gloomy everywhere. Speaker: Felipe Carvallo, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Erin McDermott, AVP – Research Writer, Moody’s Investors Service…

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Reflecting on the ECJ’s ruling on access to beneficial ownership information - one year on 38:57

7M ago38:57

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In November 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) sparked a seismic shift in the regulatory landscape with its ruling that the public should not have access to beneficial ownership registries. Join us as we delve into the ripple effects of this ruling with our guests, Maíra Martini, research and policy expert on corrupt money flows at Transpare…

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Removing bias from KYC: The AI advantage 49:16

7M ago49:16

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We’ve all heard rumblings about the potential bias-related risks AI can bring when models aren't properly trained or governed with plentiful, high-quality data. But, how many of us have paused to consider flipping this paradigm? Could our own bias on the subject of AI cause us to overlook how consciously-infused AI technologies could remove dangero…

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China’s aging population poses risks to banks and insurers, but new products could help 9:31

7M ago9:31

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Reduced economic growth could lower financial institutions’ profitability, but there are also opportunities to sell retirement products and new forms of insurance. Speakers: Qian Zhu, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Kelvin Kwok, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s In…

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Rising rates create risks for banks globally, universal banks have sound funding and liquidity 15:50

8M ago15:50

15:50

Moody’s analysts discuss how lenders are managing the risks created by the end of the low-interest-rate era, and explore the favorable funding and liquidity characteristics of universal banks. Speakers: Yasuko Nakamura, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service; Edoardo Calandro, VP – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service Hos…

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Navigating the AI landscape: insights from compliance and risk management leaders 45:08

8M ago45:08

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The rapid evolution and adoption of AI technologies raises questions about how it's perceived and used by professionals working in compliance and risk management. In this episode, we explore the findings from a fascinating original global study, conducted by Moody’s Analytics, that uncovers how compliance and risk management professionals see the r…

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Tapping into AML in the legal sector 55:52

8M ago55:52

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In a world of tight deadlines, diverse client needs, and ever-changing regulations across jurisdictions, law firms everywhere face countless challenges to stay compliant. That's why we are thrilled to be joined by Maire-Claire Le Houerou, Client Experience Director for Risk and Compliance at the software company Intapp, and Alex Young, Senior Princ…

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Private lenders pile up cash, compete for LBOs, driving up risk 17:33

8M ago17:33

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Private credit lenders built stores of capital that we expect will be put to work competing with banks to fund a new wave of leveraged buyouts. In the first segment of this episode, we discuss LBO competition and the risks it poses. Later, our guest lays out the concentration of private credit among a handful of giant asset managers building their …

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Real estate sector stress raises risks for banks in China and Vietnam 15:33

9M ago15:33

15:33

Moody’s analysts C.J. Wong and Yulia Wan discuss ongoing real estate market weakness in China and Vietnam, and explain how the credit effects will differ in each country. Speakers: C.J. Wong, Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service; Yulia Wan, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Investo…

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Feel the burn: Why compliance professionals are struggling with burnout 59:42

9M ago59:42

59:42

Feeling stressed in the workplace is a shared experience for employees in many industries. And while it's normal for jobs to involve stress, concerns about employee burnout occur when stress is persistent and begins to affect the individual at a professional, personal, physical, and/or emotional level. In this episode of KYC Decoded, we focus on th…

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KYC origin stories, chapter 3 - Passfort: From startup to global compliance solution 30:42

9M ago30:42

30:42

Every business has a unique story to share about its life-journey. In this third installment of our KYC Origin series, host Alex Pillow is joined by Henry Irish, co-founder of Passfort; and Alex Richter, Head of Passfort. Their discussion explores the SaaS RegTech solution that changed the way anti-financial crime and compliance processes were auto…

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Digital bonds: a potentially disruptive technology slowly gets off the ground 13:40

10M ago13:40

13:40

Moody’s analysts Marat Faritov and Cristiano Ventricelli discuss how digital bonds could reshape debt markets, and the hurdles to be overcome before the technology can be more widely adopted. Speakers: Marat Faritov, AVP – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service; Cristiano Ventricelli, AVP – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Danielle Reed, VP – S…

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KYC origin story chapter two: Real-time entity verification with Kompany 35:06

10M ago35:06

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Curious how the Moody’s Analytics KYC solution originated? Don't miss the incorporation of Kompany into the Moody’s family. The strategic acquisition of Kompany has proven a win-win opportunity. From a business concept sketched on a tennis ball (yes, a tennis ball) to real-time entity verification from government registers across the globe merged w…

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Global reinsurance outlook stable as reinsurers raise prices, shift risks to primary insurers 10:22

10M ago10:22

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Moody’s analysts Laline Carvalho-Neff and James Eck explain how reinsurers have boosted their profitability, even as natural catastrophes have grown more frequent and more severe. Speakers: Laline Carvalho-Neff, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service; James Eck, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Se…

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A KYC origin story - Chapter one: Grid 31:21

10M ago31:21

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The story of how Moody’s Analytics developed its KYC solution is one written by different authors. In our KYC Origins series, host Alex Pillow introduces different characters from strategic acquisitions to tell the tales of how their anti-financial crime and risk management businesses were founded, grew, and then joined the Moody's family. Chapter …

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