Best Credit Risk Assessment Podcasts (2025)

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Nothing venture-d, nothing gained 18:36

18h ago18:36

18:36

Here at 9fin, we pride ourselves on being private credit enthusiasts. And that means covering all parts of the market, big or small. This includes all the nascent and niche areas like venture debt and tech lending. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, senior private credit reporter Peter Benson sits down with Ron Daniel, co-founder and CEO of Liquidity G…

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New organ, old body — how to avoid 'tissue rejection' in private credit restructurings 35:11

9d ago35:11

35:11

Generally speaking, lenders don’t lend money to companies with the intention of ending up as equity owners. But things don’t always go to plan. And anyone who’s been there can tell you that the hard truth for certain companies is that no plan could have ever saved it — or as Jon Weber would say: “If the baby’s ugly, the baby’s ugly.” In this week’s…

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Private credit terms in the time of tariffs 14:49

16d ago14:49

14:49

A seemingly endless cycle of tariff pronouncements and delays has been sending stocks and liquid debt markets on a roller coaster ride in recent weeks. But what does ever-changing US tariff policy and associated market volatility mean for private credit firms? How do direct lenders keep protect themselves from the fallout and what are the key point…

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Tariff volatility offers opportunities for CLOs 26:03

24d ago26:03

26:03

In this episode of Cloud 9fin, Tanvi Gupta, global head of CLOs at 9fin, talks with Carlyle’s Lauren Basmadjian, global head of liquid credit, and Matt Maxwell, head of US loans, to discuss how CLO managers are positioning themselves in the current tariff induced volatility. They talk about taking advantage of the dislocation in the market, sector …

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Jane’s LME Addiction — Dan Kamensky will Fight for Your Right(s) 22:02

29d ago22:02

22:02

In this episode of Jane’s LME Addiction, our head of LME coverage Jane Komsky brings in founder and board member of Creditor Rights Coalition, Dan Kamensky, to discuss treatment for similarly situated creditors within liability management exercises. They discuss when disparity in treatment becomes an issue, lender tools to fight back, and where adv…

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S3 | E13: 2025 Top Emerging Risks: Preparing for the Unpredictable 23:05

1M ago23:05

23:05

In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, host and SRA Watchtower CEO Edward Vincent invited CFO/CRO Shawn Ryan to the show to discuss the top emerging risks facing financial institutions today. Their discussion, enriched by insights from the NC State University ERM Initiative "13th Annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey," sheds light o…

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In private credit, smaller is sometimes better 18:44

1M ago18:44

18:44

On why some lower middle market lending specialists like to stay investing in companies with a sub-$50m EBITDA, they like to joke that it is because they like covenants. With some larger private credit managers jostling for deals at the upper end of the middle market, a larger number are sticking to their knitting in focusing on financing those sma…

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The Ardagh LME origin story 18:33

1M ago18:33

18:33

Was Ardagh's carve-out of its metal packaging business in 2021 an early example of a European LME before LMEs went global? Call it what you will, the troubled packaging conglomerate is getting a taste of both the potential upside and the backlash caused by these controversial financial maneuvers. In this episode, 9fin's global head of restructuring…

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Mastering middle office data and decisions 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

No one likes that feeling of being a little too thick in the middle. But finding the right balance of strength and cushion is no easy task. We’re talking about the middle office here, of course. The middle office may not always be in the spotlight, but when loan data goes awry it’s the team that keeps the gears turning and numbers in check. In this…

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USD Woes: A Historical Perspective on Weak USD & Global Stock Markets 10:13

1M ago10:13

10:13

Ivan Illan, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, discusses the historical relationship dynamic demonstrated by a falling US Dollar value and the resulting impact on U.S. and non-U.S. stock markets. Specifically, he focuses on the decade from 2005 to 2015, which was marked by the Great Financial Crisis and a USD value that oscillated wildly from -15%…

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S3 | E12: How to Improve Collaboration Among Banks, FinTechs, and Regulators 42:48

1M ago42:48

42:48

The relationship among banks, FinTechs, and regulators has never been more critical - or more complex for that matter. With technology advancing at breakneck speed, the challenge lies in striking a healthy balance between fostering innovation, while not compromising the safety and soundness of the financial services industry. In this episode of the…

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AI fireside with Steven Hunter and Sujeet Indap 39:19

2M ago39:19

39:19

AI is eating the world, or so the headlines say. But what does this really mean for debt markets? Where does AI truly excel, and what limitations persist? What implications does this technological shift hold for analysts' jobs? And how is 9fin deploying AI to address specific challenges confronting debt market professionals? Sujeet Indap, Wall Stre…

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S3 | E11: Q1 Pulse Check: Kirsten Muetzel Shares 2025 Financial Services Vital Signs 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

As the year 2025 unfolds, the financial services industry is experiencing shifts that few could have fully anticipated at the beginning of the year. From regulatory changes to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and global economic instability, financial institutions face a dynamic environment filled with both opportunities and r…

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S3 | E10: Why Should a Financial Institution CEO Prioritize ERM? 16:30

2M ago16:30

16:30

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has long been viewed as a defensive function—something financial institutions do to satisfy regulators and avoid compliance issues. However, this perspective is outdated. In today’s volatile business environment, ERM is a strategic necessity that enables organizations to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, a…

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Radio Interview KABC 790AM - March 8, 2025 9:49

2M ago9:49

9:49

Ivan Illan, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, AWAIM was a special guest for the full hour on The Bruce Cook Conversation. Ivan discussed all things economics with Bruce. This is the first segment of four from that radio interview. Original air date: March 8, 2025 at 8PM PT. For more information, please visit: https://www.alignewealth.com/ Copyrig…

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Bringing loan data from fax to the future 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

In the credit markets, it’s important practitioners get their fax straight. No, you didn’t read that wrong — even in 2025, people still use fax machines to transmit some loans data. In our latest Cloud 9fin episode, Chase Collum, head of podcasts, and private credit analyst Devin McGinley, sit down with John Smullen, product manager at FIS. They ch…

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Scott Greenberg wants your cooperation 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

In this episode of Jane’s LME Addiction, our head of LME coverage Jane Komsky brings in global chair of Gibson Dunn’s restructuring group, Scott Greenberg, to discuss the evolution of cooperation agreements within liability management exercises. They discuss the different types of co-ops, why co-ops have become expected in US deals, their spread to…

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S3 | E9: How CROs Can Leverage A.I. to Modernize Their Risk Program 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

Follow us to stay in the know!By SRA Watchtower

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Getty-ing back with your X, on Snapchat 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Three media companies, in vaguely the same vicinity, in fair debt markets where we lay our scene — where ancient business models encounter new scrutiny, and AI generates images you can’t unsee… Valentine’s Day has been and gone, so why on earth are we besmirching Romeo and Juliet with terrible puns? You should listen to the episode for the full pic…

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S3 | E8: How Vantage Bank Modernized Their ERM Program Through Data & Technology 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Data is not just a byproduct of operations—it is the foundation for strategic decision-making and risk management. Vantage Bank, a leading community bank out of San Antonio, Texas committed to innovation and operational excellence, has embraced this reality by modernizing its risk management program through data and technology. In this episode of T…

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For the continuation fun[d] of it 7:24

3M ago7:24

7:24

In the private equity world, continuation vehicles have been a bit of a blockbuster, so can the structure's success transfer to private credit? We have already seen BlackRock's $1.3bn continuation vehicle last year, and some market participants are expecting to see even more in 2025. On the other side however, this might not be as straight forward …

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S3 | E7: Best Practices for a Successful RCSA Implementation 16:18

3M ago16:18

16:18

Implementing a Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) tool is a crucial step for financial institutions seeking to enhance their risk management frameworks. Starting with a well-executed RCSA process enables organizations to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. However, successful…

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SRT leverage is fun and cool 41:24

3M ago41:24

41:24

We talk a lot about leverage at the 9fin office (it’s kind of the story behind our company name, in case you were wondering) so it should come as no surprise that we think it’s interesting. But in the world of Significant Risk Transfer, it’s especially fascinating — and controversial. You may have caught the story that Celeste Tamers, part of our g…

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Jane's LME Addiction: Never been in Better Health 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

Long live liability management. In this episode of our new show Jane’s LME Addiction, our head of LME coverage Jane Komsky brings in Latham & Watkins partner George Klidonas and C Street founder and CEO Jon Henes, to discuss the Better Health transaction and its implications for future LMEs. Also under discussion: how liability management has taken…

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S3 | E6: SRA Watchtower + Lumio Insight: The Future of Risk & Business Intelligence 20:06

3M ago20:06

20:06

The latest episode of the Risk Intel Podcast featured Jeff Fink, Co-Founder of Lumio Insight, joining host Ed Vincent to discuss an exciting milestone — SRA Watchtower’s acquisition of Lumio Insight. This strategic move combines two companies with a shared vision: empowering community-based financial institutions with a holistic risk and business i…

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Another maturity in the wall 14:09

3M ago14:09

14:09

Publicly traded leveraged debt issuers are facing a collective maturity wall of $219 billion in the coming years. But unlike the Chiefs' offensive line in the Super Bowl, credit market watchers aren't expecting that wall to collapse. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, US managing editor Bill Weisbrod sits down with credit analyst Ben Dickerman and leve…

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Fútbol, football, private credit 21:09

3M ago21:09

21:09

With Super Bowl Sunday upon us, much like over a third of the US, we thought we’d focus on sports. Private credit has been circling sports for some time as an investment opportunity. Many regulatory changes in the past year and an increasing number of emerging sports leagues have brought it back into view to begin this year. In this episode of Clou…

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S3 | E5: How To Drive A Calculation Methodology Within Your RCSA 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Beth Nilles joins host, Ed Vincent to discuss how to drive a calculation methodology within a bank's or credit union's Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) process. Listen to the full episode to learn tips and guidance on executing this within your institution. Follow us to stay in the know!…

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Private credit ping pong 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

People love to talk about the battle between banks and private credit firms in leveraged debt markets. And at a high level, it’s true that the dealflow has bounced back and forth between the two over recent years — but markets are a lot more complex than a game of table tennis. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, Synne Johnsson sits down with Soren Chri…

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S3 | E4: Annual KRI Health Check: The Importance of Evolving Your Key Risk Indicators 16:27

3M ago16:27

16:27

In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, SRA Watchtower’s own Cathy Jackson, Director of Implementations and a seasoned risk management expert joined host, Ed Vincent, to explore the evolving nature of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and how financial institutions can ensure their KRIs remain effective and actionable. Listen to the full episode to lea…

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How are the Southern California wildfires impacting LevFin? 6:26

4M ago6:26

6:26

The full extent of the damage from this season’s California wildfires is yet to be determined, but one thing that is certain is that some leveraged credits are starting to feel the heat. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, US managing editor Bill Weisbrod and deputy leveraged finance editor Sasha Padbidri survey the extent of the damage and discu…

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S3 | E3: Part 3 | Using Data as a Strategic Asset With Jeff Fink, Lumio Insights 26:55

4M ago26:55

26:55

In this episode of the Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent, host of the show and CEO of SRA Watchtower, welcomed Jeff Fink from Lumio Insight, back to the show to explore the critical topic of risk mitigation in financial institutions. This third part of their conversation delved into the strategies, technologies, and frameworks that help organizations …

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How many private credit managers does an LP really need? 8:07

4M ago8:07

8:07

After years of growth and positive sentiment, 2024 saw private credit’s smallest fundraising haul since 2019. But the year-on-year drop in capital raised was far less significant than the drop in the number of funds that were closed. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, US private credit editor David Brooke and reporter Anna Russi discuss the late…

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S3 | E2: Driving Banking Innovation In 2025 - Insights From Joseph Berry (KBW) 25:52

4M ago25:52

25:52

In this episode of the Risk Intel podcast, Joseph Berry, Co-head of Investment Banking at KBW, joined host Ed Vincent to share his insights into the evolving landscape of banking and FinTech and what will drive innovation in 2025. Joe discussed critical topics ranging from data analytics and customer profitability to the role of mergers and acquisi…

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Introducing Jane's LME addiction: The bookends of the Serta era 17:28

4M ago17:28

17:28

For this week’s Cloud 9fin episode, we’re launching a new monthly recurring series: Jane’s LME Addiction, in which distressed legal analyst Jane Komsky dives into the latest news in liability management. Joined by 9fin global head of distressed and restructuring Max Frumes and 9fin head of legal James Wallick, Jane walks through the landmark decisi…

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S3 | E1: Navigating the 2025 Banking M&A Landscape 30:26

4M ago30:26

30:26

The Season 3 premiere of the Risk Intel Podcast brings a timely and thought-provoking discussion about the rapidly evolving M&A landscape in the banking sector and predictions for 2025. Host Ed Vincent welcomed Joseph Fenech, founder and Chief Information Officer of GenOpp Capital Management, to unpack the trends and strategies shaping this pivotal…

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More tailwinds than headwinds for CLOs in 2025 32:24

5M ago32:24

32:24

A record breaking year comes to an end. What could possibly come next? How about another? In this week's episode of Cloud 9fin, Tanvi Gupta, global head of CLOs at 9fin, talks with Pratik Gupta, head of CLO and RMBS research at Bank of America, to discuss the outlook for 2025. They talk about ETFs, performance across the CLO capital structure, LMEs…

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S2 | E52: 2024 Risk Intel Rewind: The Top 10 Episodes You Can’t Miss 17:54

5M ago17:54

17:54

SRA Watchtower's Risk Intel Podcast has become a leading resource for financial institutions and risk professionals seeking actionable insights into enterprise risk management (ERM). Hosted by Ed Vincent, CEO of SRA Watchtower, the podcast covers critical topics such as integrated risk management, data governance, and the role of technology in tran…

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How to fix a broken balance sheet 35:45

5M ago35:45

35:45

Who is more invested in a breakfast of eggs and bacon — a chicken or a pig? And what does this have to do with leveraged finance? Find out in this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin as global head of distressed debt and restructuring Max Frumes talks with Mike Harmon about his forthcoming book The Financial Restructuring Tool Set: How to Fix Your Broken …

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S2 | E51: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part 2) Governance Frameworks 24:43

5M ago24:43

24:43

Season 2 | Ep. 51: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part 2) Governance Frameworks Follow us to stay in the know!By SRA Watchtower

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On becoming the voice of Europe's buyside 46:52

5M ago46:52

46:52

After a great run co-founding and helping to build up the European Leveraged Finance Association, Sabrina Fox is putting ELFA on the shelf to focus on her work at Fox Legal Training and Good Girl to Goddess. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, ESG analyst Jennifer Munnings sits down with Sabrina to explore how ELFA has shaped buyside engagement and elev…

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S2 | E50: Using Data as a Strategic Asset (Part One) Data Architecture 25:15

5M ago25:15

25:15

In season two's 50th episode of The Risk Intel Podcast, host Ed Vincent, sat down with Jeff Fink, CEO and Co-founder of Lumio Insight, to share his view on the evolving role of data in financial institutions. Drawing on his extensive experience in data management, Jeff outlined how organizations can transform data into a strategic asset, unlocking …

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The case for lower middle market lending 13:32

5M ago13:32

13:32

Are you a business owner and now looking to retire? Not to worry, because as private equity sponsors fund that move to Florida, their acquisitions are made possible by the private credit firms which have cultivated a lower middle market lending strategy. But lower middle market lending is, of course, not without its challenges. Intensifying competi…

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S2 | E49: Integrated Risk Management: Leveraging Tools & Frameworks To Tell The Right Story 33:25

5M ago33:25

33:25

Follow us to stay in the know!By SRA Watchtower

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Lycra stretches out for private credit 13:03

5M ago13:03

13:03

More and more, the lines are blurring between our private credit and distressed coverage. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, private credit editor David Brooke mines the reportage of Bianca Boorer, senior distressed debt reporter, and Shubham Saharan, senior private credit reporter. They talk about the challenge Lycra’s stakeholders face in navigating …

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What could go wrong in the 'golden age' of private credit? 35:50

6M ago35:50

35:50

Not all that glitters is gold. And not everyone agrees that the recent era for private credit should be called “the golden age.” In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, produced in partnership with Arena Investors, senior private credit reporter Peter Benson sits down with Arena co-founding CEO and CIO Dan Zwirn to talk through his latest white paper…

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S2 | E48: 2024 Election Insights: The Path Forward for Banks and Fintechs Under Trump’s Presidency 36:33

6M ago36:33

36:33

In this Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent sat down with Ian Moloney, SVP of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and Hayden Cole, Director of Federal Government Affairs from the American FinTech Council (AFC), to analyze what the 2024 election results mean for financial services regulation, enforcement, and bank-FinTech partnerships. They explored expected …

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Two continents divided by the same numbers 12:29

6M ago12:29

12:29

Private credit in both the US and Europe has faced a great deal of pressure from bank lenders in 2024. But despite a slow start, the asset class is holding its ground on a year-to-date basis. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, private credit editor David Brooke digs into the data with analysts Devin McGinley and Elijah Jackson. They chat through…

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S2 | E47: Establishing a Resilient ERM Framework - Insights From Two Seasoned CROs 30:33

6M ago30:33

30:33

Follow us to stay in the know!By SRA Watchtower

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Red dawn 10:14

6M ago10:14

10:14

A majority of American voters have embraced Donald Trump’s message, and a lot of things are about to change. What does his resounding victory in this week’s Presidential election mean for debt capital markets? It’s a little early to give a comprehensive answer, but in this special edition of Cloud 9fin we’ve done our best to touch on some of the bi…

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