FWPodcast
FWPodcasts feature expert insights on emerging trends in business and finance. Each episode offers in-depth analysis and practical advice from industry leaders. Stay informed with the latest discussions and commentary on key market developments.
Shareholder activism
with Adam Riches at Alliance Advisors
July 2025 | BOARDROOM INTELLIGENCE
In this FWPodcast interview, Adam Riches talks about: how activism is resurging globally, driven by governance shifts, universal proxy rules and undervaluation; the need for companies to self-assess, engage investors, and adapt to rising retail and passive influence; and how activists must align with shareholder sentiment.
Captive insurance
with Prabal Lakhanpal at Spring Consulting Group
April 2025 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, Prabal Lakhanpal talks about: what captive insurance entails; the drivers behind its growing popularity; how businesses can apply it to fund their risks and bridge gaps in coverage; how it can lead to greater capital efficiency and better structuring of risk; and what the next evolution of captives might be.
Cyber security
with Sarah Armstrong-Smith at Microsoft
March 2025 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, Sarah Armstrong-Smith talks about: the nature and scale of today’s cyber risks; how threat actors are leveraging AI in their attacks; how organisations can deploy AI to fight back; the importance of driving enterprise-wide cyber awareness; and the future of innovation in the cyber security field.
Compliance and ethics
with Klaus Moosmayer at Novartis
October 2024 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, Klaus Moosmayer talks about compliance and ethics in depth. He looks at: how the compliance function and the role of the chief compliance officer are changing; building a compliance culture within organisations; promoting ethical behaviour; dealing with typical challenges along the way; and how technology can help.