The SKADI Podcast

In February 2005, while the Convertible Bond market languished in a vicious volatility crunch, Lehman Brothers in Tokyo stunned the market, privately financing a Moving Strike Convertible Bond for Livedoor. The Yen 80bn deal, worth approximately US$750m, purportedly made Lehman Brothers US$140m. But at what cost?Livedoor was later found to be an Enron style fraud, and the flamboyant Chief Executive Takafumie Horie faced jail.Using the Livedoor MSCB as a case study, Nic examines some of the risks and pitfalls of Private debt financing, and what Auditors, Compliance, Investigators and Litigators should be on the lookout for.#privatedebt #deathspiral #Japan #financeMore about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

On May 1st 2026 the "Internet blew up!". Cannons, Fish heads, the intoxicating mix of sex, money and power. A now retracted court filing latched on to by the Daily Mail drew attention to a complex people investigation conducted by the Investment Banking giant JP Morgan. Thousands of reels, memes, carousels, generated on social media as the case played out in the court of public opinion. 12 months previously in May 2025 an employee filed an internal complaint which according to "sources" alleged race and gender-based harassment and abuse of power, before trying to negotiate a payoff that ran into “millions” to leave the company.Having conducted 16 significant regulatory, whistleblow and people investigations for peers of JP Morgan, Nic offers insights into how investigating this challenging conundrum may have been approached.#investigations #finance #race #metooMore about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

The Titanic was promoted as unsinkable, equipped with state-of-the-art safety features. But on April 15, 1912, it struck an iceberg, leading to one of the deadliest maritime disasters. This narrative serves as a powerful metaphor for the risks facing the sales industry today, particularly with the rise of AI and automated systems that, while designed to enhance efficiency, may introduce significant risks.As we embed AI into Sales and Distribution efforts, are we inadvertently inviting in behaviours which have taken decades to root out? Building on the previous episode on the SKADI podcast, we ask whether there is now an increased risk of mis-selling, due to Sycophantic AI's propensity to select from which truths to serve up to the user. Indeed glossing over, or even suppressing risks and negative features. A classic recipe for mis-selling....#AI #Sales #IFA #Investmentadvice #Risk #Audit #InvestigationsMore about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

Traders are often seen as cynical and paranoid individuals. But what happens when their reliance on technology, like AI, leads them to reinforce their biases instead of questioning their strategies?As trading teams get smaller, and roles are replaced with automation, are the controls devised over many decades fit for purpose in the emerging world of Generative AI?In this episode Nic takes a look at Sycophancy, and asks whether peer review risks being replaced with supportive AI, leading to increased risk taking, based on flawed assumptions.The recent paper by MIT academics Kartik Chandra, Max Kleiman-Weiner, Jonathan Ragan-Kelley, and Joshua B Tenebaum provides a useful look at "Sycophantic Chatbots cause Delusional Spiralling, even in ideal Bayesians".More about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

In the world of finance, few attempts to corner a market are as infamous as that of the Hunt brothers' silver squeeze in the late 1970s. With the backdrop of inflation concerns and a shaky economy, these oil billionaires embarked on a quest to control the silver market. They amassed a massive position, causing silver prices to skyrocket from $6 to $50! But, as often is the way with high-risk games, it ended in disaster for them. 100 years earlier, an equally audacious attempt had been made to corner the Gold market. Nic and Damian also discuss the squeezy derivative trade which at one point made Volkswagen the largest stock in the world. What do these case studies tell us about present day markets? What are the red flags for auditors, compliance and surveillance staff? More about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

Nic and Damian examine the near-collapse ofVestia.At its height:Over €20 billion in derivatives exposureMassive collateral callsA liquidity crisisCriminal convictionsExecutive resignationParliamentary inquirySector-wide reformThis was a housing association.And yet its balance sheet behaved like a leveraged derivatives book.More about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/#finance #treasury #swaps

Imagine a global food company.Milk cartons on breakfast tables worldwide. Sponsorships in Formula One and top-flight football. Billions reported in cash reserves.And yet — when the truth emerged — much of that cash simply didn’t exist.This is the story of Parmalat, and how it became one of the largest corporate frauds in history.Nic and Damian to a look at how a family grocery business grew aggressively into an international business, with complex financing. On the face of it successful, but beneath the surface a fraud. What were the missed signals? What can be learned? And of course, could it happen again?Well... spoiler alert, it already did. Heard of a company called Wirecard...?More about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

January 6th 2026 the US began the operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro.By the 7th January the media were reporting that contracts placed on two prediction market exchanges: Kalshi and Polymarket, relating to the US invading Venezuela were not resolved.Nic and Damian discuss the sudden rising popularity of Prediction Markets. What are they? How do they work? What are the risks? Is it time for firms to revisit their Personal Account Dealing Policies?More about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

David Smothermon finished 2015 on a high. He had generated substantial profits in the Houston subsidiary of Trammo AG. A firm founded half a century earlier specialising in the global trade of Ammonia. But while the profits rolled in, his positions grew. By the end of 2015, while being congratulated, he was asked to reduce risk. Bonuses would be paid in May, but the losses started to grow. Smothermon turned to elicit means to hide his losses and protect the bonus he should never have been awarded. Join Nic and Damian as they discuss this commodity markets case where rogue trading in a subsidiary cost the jobs of 200 staffers, sent the Chief Executive to jail, and nearly brought a trading house to its knees.More about SKADI:Website: www.skadilimited.comX: https://x.com/skadilimitedLinkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/#roguetrader #commodities #whitecollarcrime #investigations #finance #risk #LPG #oil #ammonia

This episode is brought to you in association with Tristan Bramble’s Words with a Founder Podcast – link.In this conversation, Tristan Bramble speaks with Nic Corry, founder of SKADI , about his journey from a successful trading career to establishing his own company. They discuss the importance of continuous learning, the dynamics of client relationships, and the challenges of being a founder. Nicolas shares insights on building a brand, the significance of peer support, and the evolving landscape of finance and technology. The conversation also touches on personal reflections and the balance between professional and personal life.TakeawaysNicolas Corry transitioned from trading to founding SKADI.SKADI aims to bridge the gap between control functions and businesses.Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth.Peer support is invaluable for founders navigating challenges.Client trust is built through understanding and empathy.The dynamics of investigations rely heavily on people interactions.Technology is reshaping the finance industry and client interactions.Nicolas emphasizes the importance of nurturing experienced professionals.The future of finance includes adapting to complex products outside traditional banks.Personal interests, like athletics and baking, contribute to a balanced life.Chapters List00:00 Introduction to SKADI and Its Origins02:56 The Journey of a Founder: Transitioning from Trading to Building05:49 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Business08:47 Building a Support Network as a Founder11:42 Client Experiences and the Value of Understanding14:55 Navigating Challenges in the Financial Landscape22:38 Navigating the Audit Landscape25:45 The Importance of Collaboration in Auditing29:22 The Evolution of Investigative Techniques32:14 Shifts in Financial Markets and Client Needs36:10 Personal Reflections and Leadership StyleMore about SKADI:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠#WordsWithAFounder #SKADIPodcast #FounderJourney #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalGrowth

The OceanGate incident shocked the world, but it also revealed key failures in how risk is assessed and communicated. In this episode, we explore the warning signs, the decisions made, and what this event can teach us about accountability, innovation, and safety.Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian TaylorPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠#Leadership#RiskManagement #Innovation #Accountability #OceanGate #Tragedy #SafetyCulture #EngineeringEthics

A look at some of the recent legislation and regulation regarding loot boxes and other matters affecting the video games industry. In this episode, Rob and Nikhil of Collyer Bristow chat with Damian regarding the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape facing the gaming industry in 2025, covering new legislation such as the UK’s Online Safety Act, the EU Digital Services Act, and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. We discuss the growing scrutiny of major gaming platforms, the challenges of compliance for developers—especially related to loot boxes and microtransactions—and how current regulation focuses increasingly on consumer and child protection. We also examine international approaches, contrasting the UK's stance of industry self-regulation with stricter regimes in countries like Belgium and evolving court decisions in the Netherlands and Austria. Finally, we consider the broader impact of these legal shifts, including the high compliance burden for studios and the commercial opportunities within a crowded and competitive marketplace.Discussion panel: Damian Taylor, Rob Watson & Nikhil VyasPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠#LootBoxes #InGamePurchases #OnlineSafety #ChildSafetyOnline #GameRegulation #Microtransactions #EULaw #DigitalMarketsAct #RegulatingGames #GamesCompliance

In this explosive episode, we uncover the multimillion fraud pulled off by Michael Viney — a tale of doctored emails, hidden accounts, and luxury spending, all at HMRC’s expense. From inside BGC’s walls to a dramatic courtroom showdown, this is one of the UK’s boldest and most audacious financial scandals.Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian TaylorPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick the⁠⁠⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠#FinancialScandal #FinancialCrime #idb #interdealerbroker #contempt #fraud #tax #HMRC #audit #compliance #investigations

In this episode, Nic and Damian zoom in on Tim and Natalia Wiswell, two central figures in the infamous Mirror Trading Scandal. A scheme that quietly moved billions out of Russia through Western banks under the guise of legitimate trades. Who were the Wiswells, and how did they become entangled in one of the most sophisticated financial laundromats of the modern era? Join us as we dive into this global scandal and explore the personal ambitions, connections, and consequences behind the headlines.Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian TaylorPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick the⁠⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/#MirrorTrading #FinancialScandal #MoneyLaundering #FinancialCrime #Whistleblowing #FinancialCrisis #WiswellCase #LaundryWithTheWiswells

30 years ago Nick Leeson's actions of ego, ambition, and unchecked greed led to the catastrophic collapse of one of the UK’s oldest and most esteemed financial institutions Barings Bank. Through unauthorised trading, Leeson accumulated losses of almost £1 billion, ultimately bringing down a 233-year-old bank that had been a pillar of British banking.Leeson’s risky, unmonitored trades in the derivatives markets went undetected for a time, fuelled by a lack of oversight and an unchecked culture of risk-taking. His ability to hide the scale of the losses, combined with a series of poor decisions and negligence within the bank, resulted in one of the most infamous episodes in modern financial history. The impact was not only financial but also reputational, sending shockwaves through the global financial system and leading to changes in regulatory standards.As we reflect on this event, it's a reminder of the critical importance of governance, risk management, and maintaining ethical standards in finance. In today’s increasingly complex financial environment, the lessons of Barings Bank are more relevant than ever.If you missed it, we previously explored this significant event in a podcast episode, with some of our experts reminiscing about their own experience working on the trading floor at Barings Bank.You can catch the full episode on the link below: https://lnkd.in/emRkpGEX#RogueTrading #Finance #BankingHistory #BaringsBank  #RiskManagement #Leadership #NickLeeson #Erroraccount #Arbitrage

Nic and Damian review the unfolding allegations being made in relation to Rachel Reeves’ concurrent departure from HBOS. How do these resonate with those found in typical whistleblow investigations? What’s unusual? What’s not?Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian TaylorPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick the⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#investigations #internalaudit #expenses #whistleblowing #gifts #financialcrisis

Trading since the 1990s hosts Nic and Damian help audit, legal and investigation teams at some of the largest firms. They have seen first hand the impact of financial crises, regulatory and cultural shifts, the advance of technology and its impact on the flow of information, management of risk and ease of execution.Together they host "The SKADI Podcast" and are on a mission to help others make sense of the mysteries of Finance!From Bank Runs to Ponzis…. Insurance to investigations…. The SKADI Podcast captures it all.Whether you’re interested in stopping a Rogue Trader, or whether Tulip bulbs really sold for more than a house, join the podcast dedicated to those working to safeguard our finance industry.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we kick things off by discussing the DeepSeek situation. The Chinese AI that’s been causing waves in the stock markets and shaking up the wider AI industry. Join Damian and Nic as they unpack the DeepSeek buzz ! Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian Taylor Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter ! You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by email Click the ⁠Link ⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value ! More about SKADI: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #AI #DeepSeek #podcast #tech #AIindustry #FutureofAI #stocks #markets #data #AIchips #openAI

On the afternoon of 7 April 2023, Management at DenizBank were shocked to discover that one of their managers had seemingly defrauded some of the biggest names in Turkish Football out of millions. Join Damian and Nic as they examine the case of Seçil Erzan, the seemingly successful bank manager tasked with winning the business of the cream of Galatasaray Football Club. Air Tags in suitcases of cash, interviews with medical support, intravenous serums, loan sharks. This case has twists and turns, but crucially an abundance of lessons to learn from. Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian Taylor Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter ! You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by email Click the Link to sign up – It's free and packed with value ! More about SKADI: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ponzi #galatasaray #seçilerzan #finance #investigations #audit #compliance #leverage #podcast

In July earlier this year Hurricane Beryl left a swathe of desolation in its wake. It was one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit Jamaica , and the island was declared a disaster zone. But despite being covered by a Catastrophe Bond, the parametric triggers were not met, and not a single cent was paid out. Senior Compliance practitioner Bobby Banerji takes Nic and Damian on a guided tour of Catastrophe Bonds. What are they? How do they differ from other types of bonds and insurance products? What are typical features and calculation triggers? Do they act as intended? Or is there a limit to how effective they can be? Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry, Damian Taylor and Bobby Banerji Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then why not join our Discord community? There’s a treasure trove waiting for you including all the materials we use to create The SKADI Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More about SKADI: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠ #bonds #catastrophe #catastrophebonds #CatBonds #parametric #Jamaica #insurance #reinsurance #disaster #finance #risk #audit #compliance #investigations #worldbank

In this episode of The Skadi Podcast, Damian and Nic pick over the events which took place at Macquarie Bank’s Metals and Bulks Trading Desk between June 2020 and February 2022. Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry, Damian Taylor Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then why not join our Discord community? There’s a treasure trove waiting for you including all the materials we use to create The SKADI Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q⁠⁠⁠⁠ More about SKADI: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠ #roguetrading #commodities #freight #finance #risk #fca #surveillance #audit #compliance #investigations #mifid

It may have been 7 Centuries since the first bank run, but what have we learned and why do bank runs keep happening? From the Bardis to Stockholms Banco, from Northern Rock to SVB, Nic and Damian look back at the history of Bank Runs. How have they been prevented? How could they occur in the future? Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry, Damian Taylor Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then why not join our Discord community? There’s a treasure trove waiting for you including all the materials we use to create The SKADI Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q⁠⁠⁠ More about SKADI: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠ #liquidity #duration #treasury #risk #compliance #finance #audit #investigations #gold #copper #federalreserve

In the early 1990s, facing ruinous losses, around 30 people took their own lives. They were the Lloyds Names. A tragic scandal which brought the London Insurance market to its knees. Nic and Damian head out of the studio to find out who the Lloyds Names were, what was the history behind Lloyds, how did so many people come to be paying out substantial claims year after year, and what lessons can be learned from such a black episode in London’s financial history. Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry, Damian Taylor Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then why not join our Discord community? There’s a treasure trove waiting for you including all the materials we use to create The SKADI Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q⁠⁠ More about SKADI: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠ #lloyds #lloydsnames #lloydsoflondon #insurance #risk #insiderdealing #asbestos #catastrophe #finance #audit #litigation #investigation

Then episode 41 of The Skadi Podcast is about Cyber!   Our guest today is Christ Ashton who is a senior associate in RPC’s Cyber and Tech Insurance practice.   This is the 3rd time in our Podcast series where we looking at cyber security, following on from episode 38. with William Taaffe from Lockdown Cyber Security and episode 28 where Nic and Damian discussed Quantum cyber threats as part of our Horizon Unplugged series, but this time we are looking at Cyber from a legal perspective!   Discussion panel: Damian Taylor, Chris Ashton Podcast Production : Alexandra Mexi   Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials, we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q⁠⁠ 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 #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #CyberAttack #CyberAwareness #CyberIncident #IncidentResponse #DataProtection #DataBreach #OnlineSafety #Risk #Ransomware #Extortion #Legal #LegalTech

Horizon is SKADI's forward-looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry. In this month’s Horizon Unpacked, Nic and Damian are discussing one of the highest risk interfaces in the Financial Markets. Inter-Dealer Broking. The unique combination of contrasting compensation, opacity, anonymity, dealing by etiquette increase conduct and culture risk. But how has this market grown up? How does it function? What are the risks? And what are controls that could be strengthened? Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kSHqUafYkH⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #conduct #culture #speakup #investigations #finance #idb #legal #disputes #idb #trader #abc

Horizon is SKADI's forward-looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry. In this month’s Horizon Unpacked, Nic and Damian are discussing 3 intriguing topics - Funds: closed-end, open-ended, ETFs.. the Pershing Square failed IPO and the Woodford saga revisited Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kSHqUafYkH⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠ #finance #audit #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #financialindustry #financialmarkets #bondmarket #closedendfunds #woodfordsaga #investing #investmentstartegies

The episode 38 of The Skadi Podcast is all about Cyber Crime & Security! Our guest today is William Taaffe Chief Operating Officer of Lockdown Cyber Security. William is taking us all the way back to 1988, where the first cyber attack happened, up to the recent CrownStrike incident. Join the industry experts as they discuss the latest threats , security breaches , and innovative defences. Learn practical tips to protect your digital assets and stay one step ahead of Cybercriminals. Discussion panel : Nicolas Corry and William Taaffe Podcast Production : Alexandra Mexi and Luna Corry Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! ⁠https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q⁠ 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 #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #CyberAttack #CyberAwareness #CyberIncident #DataProtection #Data #Hackers #OnlineSafety #Ransomware #Extortion #MorrisWorm #SandWorm #MrFrosty #SilkRoad #LockBit #ContiRansomware #RaaS

Horizon is SKADI's forward-looking monthly publication for Audit, Compliance and Investigation professionals working in the financial industry. In this month’s Horizon Unpacked, Nic and Damian are joined by SKADI’s Senior FX Practitioner, Juan Corbella, to review what impact elections will have on the financial industry, and those working in the control functions. Juan draws on his 35 year experience in Foreign Exchange, dealing with small private baking customers all the way to the dealing desks of Central Banks, to give his insights on what’s coming over the horizon. Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kSHqUafYkH⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠ #FX #foreignexchange #climate #greenfinance #finance #audit #compliance #investigations #risk #speakup #elections

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 all about Green Mortgages!! Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link below to be part of the Tribe! ⁠https://discord.gg/kSHqUafYkH⁠ 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/⁠⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/ Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠ #podcast #audit #compliance #controls #finance #fraud #risk #realestate #green #greenwashing #greentransition #ESG

Robin Henry from Collyer Bristow returns to the SKADI Podcast. On this episode, Robin sat down with Nic and Damian and discussed the case of Frasers Group vs Morgan Stanley after the lawsuit was withdrawn. Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! https://discord.gg/4KH5F9bZ2q 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 #finance #banks #audit #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #options #margin #margincall #retail #legal #litigation #disputes

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 all about Rogue Trading and AI !! Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! https://discord.gg/kSHqUafYkH 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/⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited ⁠⁠ Linked In: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠ #AI #audit #cloaking #compliance #controls #deltaone #facebook #finance #fraud #india #Meta #options #podcast #risk #rogue #socialmedia #starwars

The episode 33 of The Skadi Podcast is about Disputes! Our guest today is Robin Henry who is the Head of Disputes resolution of Collyer Bristow. With Robin’s help we take a look at Structured Credit disputes, including Convertible Bonds. Who the parties are? And how disputes typically arise. Discussion Panel: Nic Corry, Robin Henry 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 #disputes #litigation #legal #litigationfunding #finance #credit #risk #investigations #convertiblebonds #convertibles #structuredcredit

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 all about Emissions!! Emissions Risk Transfers and EU Emissions Trading You can read the March's edition here: https://skadilimited.com/docs/Horizon_March2024.pdf For previous versions of Horizon click the link bellow: ⁠https://skadilimited.com/research/⁠ Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! https://discord.gg/qkth6a9q 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/⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited ⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠ #finance #audit #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #financialindustry #emissions #emissionsrisks #risk #EU #EUETS #climate #climatefinance #ESG #RWA #shipping

The episode 31 of the Skadi Podcast is a continuation of Career Changes. Our special guest today, Damian Taylor, sat down with 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 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 #change #careerchange #transformation #professionaldevelopment

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 CLOs, CRE and Culture Risk You can read the February's edition here: https://skadilimited.com/docs/Horizon_February2024.pdf For previous versions of Horizon click the link bellow: https://skadilimited.com/research/ Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! https://discord.gg/mBTYkbhM 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/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/skadilimited Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home #finance #audit #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #financialindustry #CLO #CRE #AML #moneylaundering #antimoneylaundering #antifinancialcrime #realestate #commercialrealestate #conduct

In this special episode, Nic and Damian sit down to discuss the recent press stories regarding the upcoming case between Frasers Group and Morgan Stanley, which makes its way to the UK’s High Court next week. The case throws up some interesting points for control functions and Internal Auditors working in Finance, which Nic and Damian discuss using their front-line trading knowledge and experience. Join our Discord community, where you can read all the materials we use to create The Skadi Podcast. Click the link bellow to be part of the Tribe! https://discord.gg/fwBMdcc6 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 #finance #banks #audit #internalaudit #compliance #investigation #options #margin #margincall #retail

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. 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 #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 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

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. 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 #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. More about SKADI: 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, as 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

On 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...

On 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 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 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 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

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 Website: https://skadilimited.com/

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 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRs-sxQzUdY-4bdH3KEndw Website: https://skadilimited.com/