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Modern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: SGX's Judge Touts Expansion In Emerging Market CurrenciesMatt Judge, European Head of Sales for Singapore Exchange (SGX), helps power our road trip to the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) in London across the finish line. Matt touts SGX's continued effort to boost its emerging market currency offerings by sharing an update on the recent launch of Brazilian Real futures, in partnership with B3. Matt also highlights SGX's success with T+1 and outlines other initiatives aimed at providing clients with cross-border connectivity across various asset classes.Sign up for Modern Money SmartBrief2025-06-1911 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: ICE's Edmonds Weighs In On Treasury Clearing, TokenizationOur road trip to the International Derivatives Expo continues with this conversation with Chris Edmonds, President of Fixed Income and Data Services at Intercontinental Exchange. Chris highlights how markets have handled recent volatility, citing the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict and US tariff policies. Edmonds noted that the industry has managed volatility well, with processing reaching 1.3 trillion messages in a single session. Chris also looks back on the lessons learned from FTX's clearing proposal and shares an update on the progress of ICE's Treasury clearing solution. Finally, Chris expresses what an honor it h...2025-06-1921 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: CME Group's Sammann Optimistic Amid Market VolatilityFresh off his panel at the International Derivatives Expo in London, Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities Markets at CME Group, joins the show to discuss how markets are handling recent volatility events. CME Group has seen record volumes in energy markets and has also seen growth across agricultural and metals, with significant increases in EMEA and APAC regions. Sammann emphasized CME Group's dual focus on risk management and price discovery, and notes how retail participation -- particularly in gold -- is surging, driven by inflation hedges....2025-06-1813 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: ICE's Rhodes Discusses Innovation Amid Regulatory DivergenceDay Two of International Derivatives Expo kicks off with a conversation featuring Chris Rhodes, President of ICE Futures Europe. Fresh off his appearance on the Exchange Leaders panel, Rhodes joins the show to outline how ICE Futures Europe continues to foster innovation amid a landscape of regulatory divergence. Rhodes explains how ICE leverages its global footprint to deliver products that meet regulatory standards across various jurisdictions. Rhodes also shares his views on how energy commodites and weather derivatives continue to evolve and present new market opportunities. Sign up for Modern Money S...2025-06-1808 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: Trading Technologies' Green Outlines Tech Trends and 24/7 TradingAlun Green, EVP and Managing Director of Futures and Options at Trading Technologies, joins the show from the International Derivatives Expo in London to discuss the growing importance of integrating technologies like AI and cloud computing as markets adjust to new variables like the boom in energy demand. Green outlines the challenges of 24/7 trading, emphasizing the need for real-time risk management and consolidated platforms. Green also notes the trend towards unified trading tools that integrate best practices from various asset classes, aiming to streamline the trading experience for end users.Sign...2025-06-1807 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: Cboe's Saroukhanov Discusses Growth in Europe's Options MarketsIouri Saroukhanov, the Head of European Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets, checks in from the International Derivatives Expo to provide an update on the the trading landscape for options and other derivatives. Saroukhanov shared some of the highlights from a panel discussion he participated in at IDX about the Future of Options Markets in Europe. To that end, Saroukhanov also outlines some of the key points from a white paper titled "Policy Recommendations to Unlock Retail Participation in Europe's Options Markets" that was published earlier this week by Cboe.2025-06-1806 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip to IDX: Euronext's Alliot on Enhancing Access to European MarketsCharlotte Alliot, the Head of Financial Derivatives at Euronext, joins the show from the sidelines of the International Derivatives Expo in London to discuss trends that are shaping European markets. Alliot highlights Euronext's growth in equity options and explains the cultural differences in European derivatives trading. Alliot outlines Euronext's initiatives to enhance interest in retail trading, including educational programs in multiple languages and the launch of mini options for high-nominal stocks. Alliot also details the upcoming launch of mini futures on European government bonds, aimed at both retail and buy-side investors, to enhance...2025-06-1808 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: FIA's Walt Lukken Previews IDX 2025With some of the biggest names in the financial services industry gathering in London next week for the International Derivatives Expo (IDX), Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken stops by the show to preview some of the highlights from the agenda. Lukken also shares his views on how the industry has performed during these times of increased market volatility and details some of the important work the FIA has undertaken in recent months related to issues like tokenization and regulation. More resourcesFIA White P...2025-06-1309 minModern Money SmartPodFutures for Kids: Raising Funds and Having FunUsually, when guests on this show discuss forwards, futures and options, we're talking about financial derivatives products. But for this episode, we are shifting gears to spread the word about an organization that is helping young people around the world look forward to brighter futures with more options.Futures for Kids is a charitable foundation that raises funds to support the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. Emma Davey is the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Futures for Kids and if her name is familiar to you, that’s because be...2025-06-0621 minModern Money SmartPodServiceNow's Ryan Clare on Capital Markets Tech: What's Now and What's NextTechnology has long been a key component of any operations strategy in financial services. But the recent rise of AI is changing the operations landscape at a rapid pace. Ryan Clare, Global Head of Capital Markets - Go To Market at ServiceNow, outlines how technology is powering today's markets and how AI is being leveraged to help operations evolve today - and in the future.Key highlights (with timestamp)What are the hottest topics in capital markets tech right now? (0:50)What kind of impact is AI having...2025-05-0719 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: Anthony Attia Recaps a Busy Week in Boca for EuronextWe wrap up our road trip to the International Futures Industry Conference via a conversation with Anthony Attia, the Global Head of Derivatives & Post Trade at Euronext. Anthony shares some of his key takeaways from a busy week in Boca, including: Discussions about the feasibility and business case for 24/7 trading at the industry level.Relatively little talk about AI -- which might indicate industry maturity on the topic.Euronext's recent announcement that it will clear crypto ETFs and ETPs.Outlining Euronext's strategic initiatives around listed derivatives, OTC derivatives, clearing, and post-trade services t...2025-03-1307 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: Robinhood's JB Mackenzie Tries to Predict the Future of Prediction MarketsThe puns were flying around fast and furious on the final day of the 50th annual International Futures Industry Conference as JB Mackenzie from Robinhood joined the show to discuss the evolution of prediction markets. Prediction markets have made headlines in recent months around events like the presidential election, but as their popularity grows, JB shares his view on just how far prediction markets might push into areas like politics and sports. JB also outlines expansion efforts under way at Robinhood and explains why the new generation of investors that has e...2025-03-1315 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: CME Group's Julie Winkler Discusses Data Trends and the Continued Rise of RetailThe continued growth of retail trading has been a hot topic this week at the 50th annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. CME Group Chief Commercial Officer Julie Winkler stopped by the show to discuss what the exchange is doing to meet the needs of increasingly sophisticated retail traders. At the other end of the retail spectrum, Winkler shared details about CME Group's Trading Challenge, which introduces new investors to futures markets. Winkler also outlined ways CME Group is leveraging its partnership with Google Cloud to n...2025-03-1309 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: ICE's Stuart Williams Dives Into the Data Side of Market GrowthData has been woven into the DNA of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) since its inception. And as markets continue to expand at a rapid pace, managing the underlying data in a resilient, scalable and accessible way remains a key priority for ICE. In this quick update from the sidelines of the 50th annual International Futures Industry Conference, ICE Chief Operating Officer Stuart Williams details how quickly messaging traffic is growing across ICE's markets. Williams also outlines the planning and investment ICE is putting into data centers and other critical elements of market i...2025-03-1209 minModern Money SmartPodFTSE Russell's Creighton Delves Into Digital Assets And 0DTE OptionsTo kick off the second day of the International Futures Industry Conference, Shawn Creighton, the Director of Index Derivatives Solutions at FTSE Russell, joins the show for the second year in a row to discuss the issues that are creating the most buzz at Boca50. During this quick, 10-minute podcast, Creighton delves into an array of topics, including:Interest in digital assets indices continues to expand, while the rise of cryptocurrencies powers the launch of perpetual contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures.Geopolitical risks are driving continued growth of 0DTE o...2025-03-1110 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: SGX's Bill Gulya Shares Big Futures News from BocaIt's Day One at the International Futures Industry Conference and Bill Gulya, Managing Director and Head of the Americas at Singapore Exchange (SGX), kicked things off by joining this podcast to discuss a couple of announcements from SGX that are making their way into the headlines.SGX has a reputation for making big news each year at #FIABoca and this year the exchange operator did not disappoint. After starting the day with an announcement about launching open-ended Bitcoin futures contracts, SGX followed up with news that it would be partnering with...2025-03-1009 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: FIA's Walt Lukken Outlines What to Expect at Boca 2025In what has become an annual tradition for this podcast, Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken stops by the show to preview what's in store at the annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. It is the 50th anniversary of Boca, so this year's gathering is a big one. While the agenda is packed with fireside chats, speeches and panel discussions featuring some of the most influential leaders in the derivatives industry, Lukken shared his insights on a few other topics, including:How Boca has evolved throughout the yearsWhat will...2025-03-0911 minModern Money SmartPodICE's Paul Hamill Outlines What's Next for US Treasury ClearingThe SEC might have delayed the implementation of its US Treasury clearing mandate, but that doesn't mean market infrastructure experts will be taking much of a break in their preparations for the rule. Paul Hamill, the chief commercial officer at ICE Clear Credit, says the SEC's delay of at least one year will be leveraged to prepare the best possible clearing solutions for market participants. In this interview, Hamill explains:What the delay means for the industryHow clearing will impact liquidity and other aspects of trading for firms of all sizes within the Treasury...2025-03-0715 min
Sustainability SmartPodThe Future of Refrigeration, with Pam Klyn from WhirlpoolLast year, Whirlpool introduced a novel insulation technology that could represent a significant breakthrough in refrigerator design and sustainability. The technology, known as SlimTech™, replaces traditional polyurethane foam with a proprietary powder-like material held in a vacuum, addressing longstanding recyclability issues in refrigerator manufacturing. Pam Klyn, executive vice president of corporate relations and sustainability at Whirlpool, joins the podcast to talk about SlimTech and the broader landscape for sustainable refrigeration and emissions reporting. Like many multinationals, Whirlpool faces challenges in managing Scope 3 emissions, which largely depend on product use in consumers' ho...2024-09-1821 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: Google Cloud's Rohit Bhat Outlines the Past, Present and Future of Cloud Technology in Capital MarketsSponsored by ION MarketsOur road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference has come to an end. But before we said goodbye to Boca, we touched base with Rohit Bhat, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Digital Assets, & Exchanges at Google Cloud. With cloud technology and artificial intelligence at the center of countless conversations this week, Bhat was the perfect closing guest to help us understand what the cloud can do in capital markets and separate the signal from the noise when it comes to the hype surrounding AI. We...2024-03-1315 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: CoinFund's Chris Perkins Discusses Advancements in Crypto, Web3Sponsored by ION MarketsWith Bitcoin soaring to new heights, the 49th annual International Futures Industyr Conference is the perfect time to check in with CoinFund President Chris Perkins. In this wide-ranging conversation, Perkins shares his insights about cryptocurrency trends and other exciting developments in decentralized finance. Perkins also explains the essentials of CoinFund's CESR periodic rate, which measures the average annualized yield awarded to all eligible validators staking ether on the Ethereum blockchain. And finally ... Perkins shares breaking news about the completion of the first fixed-floating...2024-03-1315 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: FTSE Russell's Shawn Creighton on the Growth in Digital Assets and 0 DTE Options TradingSponsored by ION MarketsShawn Creighton, director of index derivatives solutions at FTSE Russell, joins the show at the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference to discuss what's happening on the ground in Boca. Creighton outlines trends in fixed income index trading, growth in digital assets and how conversations about sustainability and carbon trading differ in various regions around the world. Creighton also weighs in on the expansion of zero days to expiration (0DTE) options trading in the US, and how markets in EMEA and APAC are watching and learning from what happens...2024-03-1213 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: ICE's Chris Edmonds Talks AI and Other Data Trends in Capital MarketsSponsored by ION MarketsIt's no surprise that an industry veteran like Chris Edmonds, president of fixed income and data services at Intercontinental Exchange, would have a few insightful (and entertaining) thoughts to share about the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence. This chat with Edmonds at the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference features his view on where AI fits in the long history of advancements in humans' ability to compute at greater speed. Edmonds reflects on what happens when he asks people to define 'artificial intelligence' and he also sneaks in a great...2024-03-1209 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: Nasdaq's Magnus Haglind On How Cloud Technology Will Boost the Market Capabilities of AISponsored by ION MarketsIf you are going to talk about cloud technology and capital markets, sooner or later you are going to end up talking about artificial intelligence. This interview from our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference features Magnus Haglind, SVP and head of products, marketplace technology at Nasdaq. Haglind outlines the current 'State of Play' regarding how the cloud is being utilized in capital markets and what lies ahead as firms leverage the cloud to expand their AI capabilities. If you want to learn...2024-03-1214 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: SGX's Ivan Han on Managing Risk Within Asia and Around the WorldSponsored by ION MarketsOur road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference continues as we hear from Ivan Han, deputy chief risk officer at SGX. While the market landscape in China is uncertain at the moment, India is catching the eye of investors and Japan is resurgent. Han explains how enhanced access to markets in Asia is helping investors manage risk within the region and around the world. Sign up for the FIA SmartBrief newsletter.Sign up for Modern Money SmartBrief2024-03-1213 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip: FIA's Walt Lukken Previews What's In Store for Boca 2024With the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference getting underway today in Boca Raton, Florida, Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken joins the show to offer a peek at what to anticipate at this year's gathering. Lukken previews some of the key issues that are bound to be hot topics in Boca, including US Treasury clearing, the Basel III endgame proposal and work the FIA is doing to help advance standards and modernize markets. Lukken also highlights panel sessions that he thinks will be popular among attendees, such as the 'Moneyball' session focused on what...2024-03-1110 minSustainability SmartPodNet Zero Buildings-as-a-Service, with Mark Reinbold from Johnson ControlsBuildings are responsible for about 40% of energy related carbon emissions around the world. That means any conversation about reducing emissions and achieving net-zero goals will have to feature insights about the efficient construction and – perhaps more importantly – operation of buildings. Mark Reinbold, vice president of Global Sustainable Infrastructure at Johnson Controls, joins the show to discuss what he gleaned from attending COP28 in Dubai about how business executives and other experts are factoring infrastructure into their sustainability strategies. Mark shares some of the key findings from research Johnson Controls conducted with Forr...2024-01-3032 minSustainability SmartPodMars' Autumn Fox Shares Real-World Strategies for Reaching Net ZeroMars, Inc., is a giant in the snack industry and also has a huge footprint in the petcare and food & nutrition sectors. Diverse lines of business usually present complex sustainability challenges. Autumn Fox, Climate and Sustainability Senior Manager at Mars, joins the show to discuss the details of Mars' Net Zero Roadmap. The roadmap outlines what Mars views as the 5 Fundamental Elements of Net Zero and offers details about how Mars is addressing major issues, like deforestation, water scarcity, and decarbonizing supply chains. Our conversation, which also features SmartBrief Food & Beverage Content Editor 2023-11-1432 minSustainability SmartPodColgate-Palmolive's Vance Merolla on Squeezing the Most Out of Sustainability EffortsFew companies produce as many household products as Colgate-Palmolive. Vance Merolla is the Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Colgate-Palmolive and he joins the show to discuss how the company tackles sustainability across all its products and brands. And make no mistake, we're talking about a ton of brands. Obviously, there's Colgate and Palmolive. But there's also Ajax, Speed Stick, Murphy Oil Soap, Fabuloso, Tom's of Maine and Irish Spring. They also have an entire line of pet products. Colgate-Palmolive has big sustainability challenges. Vance is here to talk about how they...2023-10-1739 minSustainability SmartPodPatagonia's Vincent Stanley on The Future of the Responsible CompanySponsored by: ImpactAISummit“The Future of the Responsible Company - What We've Learned From Patagonia’s First 50 Years” is a book being released today that was co-written by Patagonia Director of Philosophy Vincent Stanley and founder Yvon Chouinard. Stanley joins the podcast to talk about why the book, which is an update to a similar title that the duo released a decade ago, is even more important amid today's corporate, environmental and political landscape. The book is full of sage advice for people who want to conduct business with an eye...2023-09-1255 minSustainability SmartPodPanasonic's Andrea Murphy on Taking A Regenerative Approach to Circular Supply ChainsSponsored by: ImpactAISummitAndrea Murphy, the Director of the Office of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability at Panasonic North America, joins the show to walk us through how a global company like Panasonic aims to boost the role it plays in the circular economy. Panasonic is aware of the amount of emissions generated by the manufacture and use of its products … and to the company’s credit, they’ve even put an actual number on it. Andrea is here to outline what Panasonic is doing to reduce the environmental impact the company creates not just u...2023-09-0628 minSustainability SmartPodSustainability in Action - The ACC Sustainability Leadership AwardsSponsored by: ImpactAISummitSustainability presents different challenges for different organizations. For this episode, we partnered with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) to share the stories of companies that have been recognized for the efforts when it comes to sustainability. For today’s show, we conducted quick, 10-minute interviews with representatives from each of the winning organizations. Winners of the ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Awards for 2023 include: Covestro - Social Responsibility & Community Engagement Award - Rebecca Lucore - Segment begins at (2:12)Dow and WM2023-08-1747 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersRadical Principals with Mike Gaskell The Authority Podcast 54Dr. Mike Gaskell, Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ, is the guest on this episode of The Authority. Mike’s latest book is Radical Principals, published by Routledge Eye on Education. In the interview, Mike and Ross discuss:Defining a Radical Principal.This is Mike’s third book. What made this the book for now? Multipliers vs. diminishersHow do equity and stability go together in schools?Who defines the equity goals in Mike’s school? Who is the team?The mindsets required to start and sustain this work.Stubborn obstacles and unin...2023-08-1548 minSustainability SmartPodHow Hotels Stay Ahead On Sustainability - with Denise Naguib from MarriottDenise Naguib, Vice President of Sustainability & Supplier Diversity at Marriott International, joins the show to outline what the hotel industry is doing to make travel more sustainable. Across its 31 hotel brands, Marriott International’s portfolio includes more than 8,500 properties spanning 138 countries and territories. This huge, global footprint presents an array of sustainability challenges because Marriott’s hotels are not cookie cutter. Operating a massive hotel and convention center in a metropolis like New York, London, Tokyo, Sydney or Cape Town is very different from operating a small, boutique resort in some exotic location. The variety of s...2023-07-2541 minSustainability SmartPodMike Hower on Best Practices for Communicating About SustainabilityThis episode is a little bit different. There are no segments from the Sustainability SmartPod gang. No debating what's sustainable or suspicious. No recap of the latest headlines. No roundup of cool sustainability initiatives from around the world. Instead, we're going to talk about one of the things that we like to hammer on every episode: the importance of communicating sustainability effectively. Mike Hower, one of the premier thought leaders on ESG and sustainability communications, joins the show to outline best practices when it comes to sustainability communications. Mike has an extensive background as a j...2023-07-1233 minSustainability SmartPodWhat's The Deal With E-Liability?During one of the first episodes of this show, we mentioned the carbon accounting concept of environmental liability (E-liability). E-liability introduces a simple, accurate, and verifiable calculation for the total cradle-to-gate emissions of any product or service. On that earlier episode, we voiced a bit of skepticism about the concept … and guess what … the people at the E-liability Institute were listening. They got in touch and offered to have one of their co-founders join us on the show to do a deep dive on a concept that stands to revolutionize the carbon accounting landscape. Kart...2023-06-221h 00
De Facto LeadersPost-traumatic growth and 1-minute interventions (with Dr. Mike Gaskell)There’s a lot of talk about risk factors in education; but not as much focus on protective factors. That’s why I invited Dr. Mike Gaskell to episode 118 of De Facto Leaders to talk about the work he’s done helping students and staff build resilience in a way that’s feasible for busy educators. Dr. Michael Gaskell is an author, speaker and school principal in East Brunswick, NJ., following experience as a special educator and assistant principal in Paramus, NJ. He models the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serv...2023-06-2153 minSustainability SmartPodHow AT&T Stays Connected For Sustainability, featuring Shannon Thomas CarrollShannon Thomas Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, joins the show to outline some of the numerous sustainability initiatives underway at the telecommunications giant. Obviously, AT&T has a massive infrastructure footprint and a huge fleet of vehicles, but as Shannon explains, the company's efforts to enhance sustainability and resiliency stretch far beyond its own operations. For example, AT&T is partnering with FEMA and Argonne National Laboratory to help communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Through its Connected Climate Initiative, AT&T is collaborating with o...2023-06-1331 minSustainability SmartPodDeloitte's John Mennel on Tackling the Complexity of Sustainability DataAs Evan notes in this episode, data is the linchpin of corporate sustainability. So we are gonna spend a lot of time talking about data; including how companies like Amazon and FedEx gather and disseminate sustainability data. And to help us sort out the complexitiy of all that data, John Mennel, Managing Director in Deloitte’s Sustainability, Climate & Equity practice, joins the show (18:44) to share his insights on current corporate sustainability trends. John also details some of the technology- and analytics-enabled tools Deloitte has developed -- including GreenLight Solution, GreenSpace Tec...2023-06-0647 minSustainability SmartPodPlastics, Recycling and the Circular EconomyThis episode is sponsored by the Circulen family of sustainable solutions from LyondellBasell. Visit LyondellBasell.com/Circulen to learn more.The Sustainabilty SmartPod gang is doing something different and bringing you a themed episode. Today we're going to focus on plastics, recycling, and the circular economy. From wind turbines and solar panels to 3D printing and executive education, all of today's segments will touch on at least one of those topics, if not all three. And after the four of us do our usual roundtable discussion, we will also be welcoming in two different guests.2023-05-3056 minModern Money SmartPodNasdaq's Roland Chai Discusses The Tech That Manages Risk And VolatilityThe digital transformation of financial markets has spawned incredible connectivity and efficiency, but it has also created plenty of challenges. Roland Chai, executive vice president for market technology at Nasdaq, joins the show to outline how new technologies are enhancing market resiliency -- even in the face of extreme volatility events like interest rate moves, wars, bank failures, the GameStop frenzy and the pandemic.Roland explains how investors are leveraging algorithmic trading and other technologies to manage risk in globally connected markets and he also delves into numerous other areas where Nasdaq is...2023-05-1831 minSustainability SmartPodA Conversation with Liliana Esposito, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer at Wendy'sIn the quickservice restaurant industry, Wendy's is known as the 'Queen of QSR.' But as Wendy's continues to serve up tasty burgers and yummy Frostys, the company is also working to be the Queen of ESG. Guiding the company's efforts on that front is Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer Liliana Esposito. Esposito joins the show (21:41) to outline the details of 'Good Done Right' - which is the name Wendy's has given to its ESG strategy. Esposito also offers insights from Wendy's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, shares her experience establishing the...2023-05-0950 minSustainability SmartPodChemistry's Key Role in Advancing SustainabilityCountless items we use and consume in our everyday lives have a foundation in chemistry. Charles Franklin, the Senior Director for Energy, Climate and the Environment at the American Chemistry Council, joins the show (21:19) to discuss the role the business of chemistry plays not just in sustainability, but also the overall economy. Franklin also shares insights from a paper the ACC recently released that highights the many ways natural gas can -- and already is -- playing a crucial role in the energy transition, including in areas like wind and solar energy and e...2023-04-3038 minSustainability SmartPodA Conversation with American Airlines Vice President of Sustainability Jill BlicksteinIf you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Jill Blickstein, Vice President of Sustainability at American Airlines, joins the show (18:27) to talk about the latest advancements in SAF, fleet upgrades the airline has made to enhance its sustainability and an AI-enabled system called 'Smart Gating' that conserves fuel and saves time for travelers. American Airlines is undertaking numerous initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. As Jill explains, many of those efforts come in places passengers might not notice, b...2023-04-1147 minSustainability SmartPodHow To Prioritize Sustainability Solutions For Your HomeMatt Ferrell joins the show to outline various ways everyday people can embrace cost-saving strategies that also make their homes more resilient and more sustainable.Matt is the creator of Undecided with Matt Ferrell, where he has amassed more than one million subscribers on YouTube by applying his technology-focused eye to all things sustainability. Matt is also the co-host of the Still To Be Determined podcast. He tests smart and sustainable technology solutions and often offers advice to viewers and listeners who seek advice on making decisions about which solutions are...2023-03-2846 minModern Money SmartPodFIA Boca Day 3: Wrapping Up The Week With FIA President and CEO Walt LukkenOur third and final day of coverage of the International Futures Industry Conference … aka ... FIA Boca.And since we are closing the book on yet another Boca, we decided to continue what has become a fun tradition for this podcast when we road trip to Futures Industry Association events. We invited FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken onto the show to wrap things up and hear his thoughts on everything that was seen and heard throughout the week. Walt always does a great job of hosting FIA Boca, so we promise you’ll enjoy his insights. Sign...2023-03-1610 minSustainability SmartPodFarm-Powered Sustainability with John Hanselman from Vanguard RenewablesGet ready to hear a whole lot about poop. Cow poop to be precise. John Hanselman, the founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Vanguard Renewables, joins the show (15:52) to talk about the work he and his colleagues collaborate with farmers to make the agriculture sector more sustainable. They do this by building anaerobic digesters that take food waste, and yes, cow manure and turn it into products like natural gas, fertilizer, bedding for cows and cash for farmers.Other segments"Sustainable or Suspicious" - (1:13)The team looks in...2023-03-1655 minModern Money SmartPodFIA Boca Day 2: Regulators Mount Up, Crypto Conversations Continue, CoinFund President Chris PerkinsWe're back for another day of coverage from the International Futures Industry Conference … or as it’s more commonly known: FIA Boca.Day 2 just wrapped up, so here's a quick recap of some of the highlights:CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam delivered his keynote address, during which he lauded the resiliency of global markets as they've navigated numerous crises in recent years.CoinFund President Chris Perkins joined the show for a 1-on-1 conversation about the impact the recent banking crisis has had on the startup sector and what lies ahead for digital assets. The annual panel...2023-03-1513 minModern Money SmartPodRoad Trip! - Day 1 at FIA Boca - Walt Lukken, Exchange Leaders and CFTC Commissioner Summer MersingerIt’s March ... so that means it’s time for another Road Trip! This episode comes to you from sunny Boca Raton, Florida, where we’re excited to bring you our second year of coverage from the International Futures Industry Conference … or as it’s more commonly known: FIA Boca.The first day’s events just wrapped up, so here’s a quick recap of what went down here at the conference. Walt Lukken kicked things off with a recap of what has been an eventful year for the industry. In what is an annual tra...2023-03-1510 minSustainability SmartPodModernizing the Transportation EcosystemFrom electric bikes, cars and trucks to air travel and shipping, sustainability is influencing how people and things get from Point A to Point B. Frank Menchaca, the founder and president of the Sustainable Mobility Solutions initiaitive at SAE International, joins the show (18:42) to discuss the work the transportation sector is doing to develop more sustainable technologies and operating models.Other segments:"Sustainable or Suspicious" - (2:04)The Sustainability SmartPod team dissects the list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies recently released by Corporate Knights."Headline...2023-03-0242 minSustainability SmartPodWelcome to the Sustainability SmartPodSustainability has become a huge part of everyday business. So much so that organizations far and wide are revolutionizing the way they operate. But amid all the hype around sustainability, it’s easy to lose sight of the difference between talking the talk… and walking the walk.This podcast will focus on the people who are walking the walk. The team of content experts from SmartBrief, including Karen Kantor, Evan Milberg, Jaan Van Valkenbergh, will dissect the latest sustainability news and trends to help you separate the signal from the noise This podcast isn’t...2023-02-0902 minModern Money SmartPodCloud Computing Continues to Reshape Capital MarketsWhen cloud technology was first introduced in markets, many people in the financial services sector were hesitant. There were concerns about security and even questions about overall use cases. Well, it is safe to say that things have changed. Today, the cloud is being used by finance pros in ways that would have been hard to imagine just a few short years ago.Joining me today to provide an update on the current cloud landscape in financial services is Rohit Bhat from Google Cloud. Rohit leads Google Cloud’s efforts in Capital Markets, Di...2023-01-3134 minModern Money SmartPodICE's Larry Lawrence Discusses the Data Powering Sustainable FinanceThe rise of ESG investing has investors clamoring for accurate and transparent data. Larry Lawrence, Head of Sustainable Finance - US at IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), outlines the crucial role data plays in the ecosystem of sustainable finance. Public companies have ginormous reporting obligations, so Larry and the team at ICE help organizations sort through seemingly endless reams of data to satisfy stakeholder expectations and regulatory expectations associated with ESG investing.So when you hear a company announce a bold net-zero commitment, chances are that company is relying on someone like Larry to help navigate t...2022-12-2339 minModern Money SmartPod5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Carbon OffsetsIf you're a business leader looking to offset the emissions from your organization's operations, how exactly do you go about doing that? And in a world where accusations of greenwashing abound, how do you offset your emissions in a transparent and responsible way? Blake Lawrence from Cool Effect joins the show to answer those questions and more. The team at Cool Effect works to use science, expertise and transparency to give organization's the confidence to purchase carbon offsets that will deliver positive results for the world around us. There are all kinds of...2022-12-1926 minModern Money SmartPodRegulating In Uncertain TimesSome regulators in the world of finance take office during periods of relative market calm. Other regulators ... not so much.When Commissioner Summer Mersinger was sworn in at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in March of 2022, global markets were still dealing with the shock from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Throughout the summer, commodities markets felt the impact from geopolitical tensions, an energy crisis and other pressures. And as summer faded into fall, the energy crisis continued and headlines about a crypto winter morphed into headlines about crypto perp walks.Through it all, Commissioner...2022-12-1329 minModern Money SmartPodEarly Lessons Learned From The FTX MeltdownWith the fallout from the meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX empire still unfolding in the markets, exchange leaders and other executives from the cleared derivatives industry gathered in Chicago for the annual FIA Futures & Options Expo.FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken joined the show to talk about what the collapse of FTX might mean for the future of regulation in the digital asset sector. Lukken touted the soundness of properly regulated entities (like FTX's own LedgerX) and marked the 50th anniversary of the launch of financial futures by commenting on how he thinks the...2022-11-1413 minModern Money SmartPodBNEF's Demôro talks global climate investing trends and COP27In 2021, there was roughly $785 billion deployed at the global level for energy transition technologies. And despite questions being asked about ESG strategies, there are still tons of financial firms that are looking to invest in green bonds and other areas of sustainable finance.Luiza Demôro, the Head of Energy Transitions at BloombergNEF, joins the show to discuss a pair of reports that the team at BNEF recently released. One is their annual Power Transition Trends 2022 report and the other is a special look at the state of clean energy funding in emerging markets and developing economies. D...2022-11-0827 minModern Money SmartPodCapital Comes Together To Combat Climate ChangeUnless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year or so, you’ve probably heard about all the money that’s either already been deployed or is on its way toward funding the energy transition. When there are billions and billions in play, it’s not surprising that groups are coming together to lure capital to not only certain technologies, but also certain geographic regions. Jane Stricker is the SVP for Energy Transition at the Greater Houston Partnership. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative. Jane and the team at HE...2022-10-3124 minModern Money SmartPodCME Group's Tim McCourt talks Event-based contracts and Ether optionsTim McCourt, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Equity and FX Products at CME Group, joins the show to talk about the launch of Event-based contracts. During the initial meme-stock frenzy, there were plenty of nightmare stories about retail investors getting in over their head with derivatives. Designed especially for retail traders, these new Event-based contracts are an easy-to-understand way for individuals to trade on daily up or down price moves in some of the world's most widely quoted benchmark futures markets, including the E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq-100, E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average, E-mini Russell 2000, crude oil...2022-09-1516 minModern Money SmartPodThe tax credits that shape the Inflation Reduction ActLauren Collins, a partner at Vinson & Elkins, joins the show to explain how the tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act stand to not only boost the deployment of renewable energy in the U.S., but also create new tax credit markets that might attract investment funds and retail investors. Collins also highlights one key area of the energy puzzle that the IRA has unfortunately overlooked.Key Highlights3:44 - The most important tax aspects of the bill - PTC, ITC, Standalone Storage, Bonus credits6:00 - The new technology neutral credit regime a...2022-08-1839 minModern Money SmartPodHow the Banking Industry, and Washington, Have Changed since 2009Richard Hunt has been the leading voice for consumer banking in the U.S. for 13 years, and his advocacy for the financial services industry began long before that. This week, he will step down from his role as president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, but he is NOT retiring. Richard talks with us about why term limits for politicians -- and trade association heads -- are a good thing, how Washington has changed over the years, and how the smartphone transformed banking.We also get Richard's thoughts on working with the Consumer Financial...2022-06-3018 minModern Money SmartPodHow the Current Market Conditions are Affecting the VC-Startup EcosystemThe venture capital sector had two bumper years in a row in 2020 and 2021, with record levels of fundraising, investment and exits. However, like the rest of the investing world, the market has cooled in the 2022 economy. Bobby Franklin, president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, talks with us about how the current economic climate is affecting the VC-startup ecosystem, and how startup leaders and investors are looking at their prospects. Bobby also talks with us about how VCs are approaching their ESG goals, which cities and regions are seeing more VC investment activity, the JOBS...2022-06-0124 minModern Money SmartPodDiving Into the SEC's Proposed Climate Disclosure RulesWhile the comment period for the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule on climate-related disclosure has been extended into June, the proposal offers a solid hint as to how the final rulemaking might take shape. Jamie Gamble, Managing Director at PwC, and Maggie Peloso, Partner at Vinson & Elkins, join the show to dig into the details of the proposed rule and offer tips on what companies should be doing now ... yes, right now ... to prepare for the final rulemaking.Key Talking Points:What are the basics of the proposed...2022-05-1732 minModern Money SmartPodPrivate Capital in Asia's Push for Net-ZeroThe term "energy transition" means different things to different people. In this episode, we focus on how "energy transition" means different things to people from different places. Michael Syn, senior managing director and head of equities at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), joins the show to talk about how markets in Asia are tackling decarbonization and the push to net-zero.Often mistaken as just one big market, individual countries and companies across Asia have a very different history with fossil fuels than their counterparts in the US and Europe. Michael breaks down some of t...2022-04-1248 minModern Money SmartPodVoluntary Carbon Markets Are On The RiseAs corporations and countries plot their net-zero plans, carbon markets have become one of the most-talked-about components in the realm of sustainable finance. To hear more about this burgeoning corner of the markets, IncubEx Founder, President and COO Dan Scarbrough joins the show to share his insights. Dan outlines the growth carbon markets have enjoyed thus far, explains growing pains that have arisen and shares the details of a platform IncubEx is set to launch -- The Voluntary Climate Marketplace (TVCM) -- that aims to optimize the buying and trading process.Sign...2022-03-2224 minModern Money SmartPodFIA Boca Day 3: Walt Lukken Wraps Up The WeekAs week close out the week at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, we’re joined by a very special guest. He’s easily the best person to give us a comprehensive perspective on all the events of this week. He’s Walt Lukken, the President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association.Eventus SystemsShine a Light on Your TradingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Sign up for Modern Money...2022-03-1710 minModern Money SmartPodFIA Boca Day 2: Geopolitics takes center stageWe are back with a quick recap from the second day of the International Futures Industry Conference. Yesterday, we predicted FIA Boca was shaping up to be a "bifurcated" conference; with one track focused on tech topics like crypto and cloud computing and another track focused on geopolitics and the war in Ukraine. Spoiler alert: We were right! Sign up for Modern Money SmartBrief2022-03-1705 minModern Money SmartPodFIA Boca Day 1: The Bifurcation of BocaThis quick recap is the first of three Colin and Sean are doing from their road trip to the International Futures Industry Conference.A month ago, it looked like the hot topics at FIA Boca would be crypto, the cloud and all things technology. But as is often the case, big news has barged its way into the conversations at Boca and now the event is poised to be bifurcated (one of Sean's favorite market terms). Sure, there's the plenty of talk about technology ... but perhaps even more about how the industry can grapple with t...2022-03-1604 minModern Money SmartPodCoinFund's Chris Perkins Talks Web3 and the Future of FinanceAfter graduating from the United States Naval Academy and serving in the US Marine Corps, Chris Perkins started his finance career at Lehman Brothers and eventually became a managing director at Citi, where he was Global Co-Head, Futures, Clearing and FX Prime Brokerage. Then, in the second half of last year, Chris left Citi to become President and Managing Partner at CoinFund.In this wide-ranging interview, Chris talks about his career pivot and the exciting promise of Web3, including how new advancements like decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can reshape industries beyond finance. He...2022-03-1138 minModern Money SmartPodFinancing the Energy TransitionYou've probably heard all about the money being poured into the energy transition. We're talking trillions of dollars over the course of many decades. Everyone from sovereign wealth funds and private equity to venture capital and institutional investors seems to be getting in on the action.Joining the show are Albert Cheung, from BloombergNEF (BNEF) and Danielle Patterson from the law firm of Vinson & Elkins. Both of their organizations recently released reports (see below) about all the capital being poured into the energy transition … where it’s being spent … and wh...2022-03-0936 minModern Money SmartPodThe SmartBrief 7 for 2021From the rise of ESG and meme stocks to the fall of China’s property sector, 2021 was a wild ride for the financial services industry. In the latest episode of Modern Money SmartPod, Sean McMahon and Colin Hogan look back on what we’re calling the SmartBrief 7: the seven most-memorable financial news stories of the year, as we see it.Sign up for Modern Money SmartBriefThe 10 Most-Clicked Stories from Modern Money SmartBrief for 20211. "Pandora Papers" expose hidden wealth of the powerful2. Newly appointed SEC enforcement head Oh resigns3. Sen. Warren asks...2021-12-2223 minModern Money SmartPodThe Road Ahead For Sustainable FinanceFrom COP26 to the boom in ESG investment funds, sustainable finance has been a hot topic in 2021. Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and CEO of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), joins the show to discuss the crucial role capital markets will continue to play in efforts to decarbonize the global economy. On the heels of GFMA’s 2nd Annual Global Capital Markets Sustainable Finance Conference earlier this week, Bentsen outlines the regulatory landscape for sustainable finance and ex...2021-12-1627 minModern Money SmartPodWhere do consumers look for ESG investing info?Social media, corporate websites, word-of-mouth ... It's the Wild West out there for consumers in search of ESG investment data. Craig Martin, Managing Director and Global Head of Wealth & Lending Intelligence at J.D. Power, shares the key takeaways from a survey his team conducted about where consumers seek ESG data and how they prioritize various ESG topics. Which aspects of environmental, social and governance practices are nice-to-have ... and which ones are non-negotiable?Craig also explains how the lack of standardization when it comes to ESG data and the absence of trusted and reliable sources represents...2021-11-3044 min