Masters of Risk (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

Join Yashi Yadav in our first episode of Masters of Risk as she sits down with Cubelogics, Chief Revenue Officer Natalia Hunik and they discuss the current stressors of the macroeconomic climate, its business impact, and how firms can look to achieve resilience through digital transformation. Listen as they share stories and lessons learned to help build a less risky tomorrow and the in-depth discussion surrounding economic uncertainty and what role that plays on your credit.

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk and Alisha Rappaport, Producer and Editor of Masters of Risk sit down to recap all the conversations they had throughout 2024. They discuss some of the key topics and thoughts our guests discussed on the show. This video podcast is a reflection of what was top of mind for these business leaders today.  We also share some of our thoughts as we head into 2025.

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• Revolutionising credit surveillance: part one
• Revolutionising credit surveillance: part two
• AI's Financial Impact on Intel and Nvidia: A Credit Risk Perspective
• The Party is Over: Tupperware’s Failure

Credits:

• Host: Yashi Yadav
• Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport

Masters of Risk is kicking off 2024 with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton and Co-Author of Undiversified.  Yashi dives into the impact of diversity in the investment space with Katrina and they discuss what has improved over the years, and where we still need to make improvements.  It is a very insightful episode that you do not want to miss.

Welcome to our fifth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Encore Bank, about what is top of mind for him during these economic times.  Yashi dives deep into how Allan got to where he is in his career and what he has learned along the way. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

Join Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, as she speaks to Nancy Davis the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Quadratic Capital Management, an investment advisory firm focused on convexity strategies. Listen as Nancy takes a deep dive into her company's process and her strategy for success.  You do not want to miss this episode, Nancy is truly an inspiration for entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Axiom. They dive deep into what Axiom has done for businesses in terms of acquiring legal talent. In this unmissable episode, Catherine shares the background and experience that has brought her to her current role. 

More S&P Global Content:

• A Wealth Manager Enhances Its Customer Experience with S and P Global Ratings Credit Ratings
• A Global Asset Manager Enhances Investment Strategies with Comprehensive Risk Assessment Solutions
• iMedia Brands, Inc. The Show is Cancelled

Credits:

• Host: Yashi Yadav
• Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport

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In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Matthew Reilly, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Solutions at Conning. Yashi and Matt dive deep into the world of investment management for insurance companies. They discuss the increased risk appetite in this industry and find the balance of how much risk to take. Matt shares what is top of mind for business leaders today in this industry.

More S&P Global Content:

• The informativeness of research reports – Case Study on Real Estate
• A Wealth Manager Enhances Its Customer Experience with S and P Global Ratings Credit Ratings
• The Party is Over: Tupperware’s Failure

Credits:

• Host: Yashi Yadav
• Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport

Welcome to our seventh episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with John Kevill, Managing Partner of Solitude Cove Capital, a boutique commercial real estate advisory and investment firm. Yashi and John take a deep dive into the commercial real estate industry and how it has been impacted by today's economy. John shares his 25 years of insights into why businesses are letting go of their leases and moving to a fully remote model and what is happening with these empty buildings. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

Our latest guest is Michelle Vincent, CEO of MoFilm.  Michelle sits down with Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, to discuss her journey through the tech space and what risks she took to get to her current role as CEO.  Michelle dives into the mentors that she had along the way and the impacts media played in her career evolvement. In addition, the risk impacts it had on the companies she worked for.

For our eighth episode and final for 2023.  Yashi sits down with Henrietta Fore, President and CEO of Holsman International. Henrietta comes to us with an eclectic background from starting her career in her father's steel business to government work, as well as being the Executive Director of UNICEF.  She has sit on many boards and continues to be heavily involved in projects she is deeply passionate about. Yashi only scratches the surface of the legacy that Henrietta has shown us in her tenure. Listen and be inspired by this episode it is a great way to leave 2023 and head to 2024.

Join Yashi Yadav on her next episode of Masters of Risk as she sits down with Ilya Khaykin, Head of Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance Americas, Oliver Wyman, as they discuss the issues surrounding climate risk, physical risk, and transition risk what the implications are for companies in different sectors. They touch on the issues surrounding greenwashing and the different regulatory issues we focus in the US versus Europe. They dive into the partnership that we have with our companies and why that relationship has become sucessful. Listen in to hear the full discussion.

In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Public Market Investments, Franklin Templeton, Rachana Kothare, Principal, Corporate & Business Development Finance, Amazon, and Meredith Beddow, Global Head Market Development, RatingsDirect®, S&P Global Market Intelligence. This panel discusses how they have tackled various types of risk throughout their careers and what they have learned as professionals.  They share their successes and challenges.

Katrina Dudley:

• Book: Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management (Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing Series)

More S&P Content:

• Credit & Risk Solutions News & Insights
• Masters of Risk podcast series

Credits:

• Host/Author: Yashi Yadav
• Prouducer/Editor: Alisha Rappaport
• Published with Assistance from: Carl Schmidt

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We are excited to launch our first credit and risk solutions podcast, hosted by Yashi Yadav.  Join us every month as we tackle all things risk.

Welcome to our sixth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Jennifer Reynolds, CEO of Women's Corporate Directors. Yashi discusses Jennifer's experience in investment management, venture capital, M&A, and her experience on boards. We learn about her impact on women in the boardroom and how she has made major changes in the industries. This episode is empowering and insightful.

The Masters of Risk team has been busy working on new guests to feature on our podcast. We are excited to share our next episode with you shortly.  We had the pleasure of speaking with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation Officer at Encore Bank.  He is sharing with us, what is top of his mind.  It's an inspiring conversation that you do not want to miss.  Stay Tuned.

Welcome to our special third episode that comes to you live from our Global Credit and Risk Symposium.  Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with four business leaders about what is top of mind for them in this volatile financial market. These business leaders included Jacob Yahiayn, CEO of ULAS, Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Managing Principal at MRV Associates, LLC., Carl Schecter, CEO of  Staunton, and Mark E. Jennings, Jr. Managing Director, Head of Capital Introductions of Bite Investments. This is an episode you do not want to miss.