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The Bank TellersAndy Ellis, CEO, NatWest BoxedOn the latest episode of The Bank Tellers filmed at Money20/20 Europe, host Sheryl Chen sits down with Andy Ellis, CEO of NatWest Boxed, to explore the cutting-edge world of embedded finance and banking as a service. Andy shares invaluable insights from his journey of building an innovative financial venture within a traditional banking structure, including securing external investment from Warburg Pincus and establishing a landmark seven-year partnership with the AA.Discover how NatWest Boxed is transforming financial services delivery in the UK through strategic brand partnerships and customer-centric solutions. Andy discusses the delicate balance b...
2025-07-3127 min
Proactive - Interviews for investorsBango CEO discusses positive first half and strong DVM momentumBango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) CEO Paul Larbey talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's first-half 2025 trading update and a series of strategic moves aimed at strengthening financial performance and market reach.
Larbey highlighted a 21% increase in ARR to £15.6 million and adjusted EBITDA growth of over 60%. Adjusted for one-off income in the previous period, it was even higher. He attributed the rise in net debt to working capital movements and noted that recent financing steps—including an extended shareholder loan with NHN Corporation and a revolving credit facility with NatWest—were enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiencies.
In the t...
2025-07-2405 min
The Somerford PodcastDame Alison Rose & Major General Sarah Johansen: Lessons in Leadership — The Somerford Podcast, S6E6In this special episode of The Somerford Podcast, John Dee hosts a powerful conversation with Dame Alison Rose, former CEO of NatWest Group, and Major General Sarah Johansen, Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence. Together, they explore the evolving nature of leadership across sectors — from banking to defence — and reflect on decision-making in crisis, building trust, leading with authenticity, and championing women in traditionally male-dominated fields.Find out more about Somerford: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/about-us/━━━━Keep notified of news and announcements on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerford-associates-limited/View our complimen...
2025-07-2353 min
Following the RulesFMSB CEO Myles McGuinness on his plans to help the City tackle non-financial misconduct, and bolstering the standard setters' future in an increasingly polarised worldToday’s guest explains why global standards for financial conduct could help counter the risk of rising regulatory fragmentation - providing, as he puts it, “the glue to hold diverging rule books together.”
He outlines how a robust governance framework could help financial institutions better tackle toxic workplace behaviour. He explains why he believes a central repository for authenticated data may be key to fighting AI-generated fakes.
And he opens up about the Financial Markets Standards Board’s ambitions to expand its global footprint and its membership.
Myles McGuinness’s 30-year career includes two decade...
2025-07-0833 min
5-minute Daily BriefMay 27 – Unbiased UK News | Israel Sanctions Demand, £10bn NatWest Loss, Food Inflation RisesOver 800 UK lawyers, including former top judges, urge sanctions on Israel, citing breaches of international law over Gaza.The UK government confirms a £10bn loss in its final NatWest share sale, with ex-CEO Fred Goodwin still receiving a £600k pension.Food inflation hits a one-year high at 2.8%, driven by fresh meat prices and wage-related retail costs.Follow the show and join us again tomorrow for your five-minute news fix.
2025-05-2704 min
The UnNoticed EntrepreneurFrom Underappreciated Journalist to Multi-Million Pound Agency FounderGet Noticed! Send a text.How did an unnoticed and under-appreciated magazine editor in Wales overcome the challenges of building a multi million pound content agency serving major shopping centres across the UK?In this episode:How Charlotte Laing transitioned from a freelancer to leading a team of over 50 people.The importance of storytelling in marketing and how to create engaging content that resonates with audiences.Strategies for scaling a business, including the challenges of recruitment, cash flow management, and maintaining quality as the team grows.Insights on navigating the competitive landscape of the a...
2025-05-2253 min
Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia"Going VIRAL transformed my business!" Kim Innes, Founder & CEO of Humble CrumbleKim Innes Is the Founder & CEO of Humble Crumble - the country's most loved dessert that went viral! She is also a Forbes 30 under 30 winner of the Everywoman Scale Up award, and one of NatWest x Telegraph’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch.In this interview, Steph and Kim cover...🧁 Kim's passion for baking and particular love of crumble 🧁 Applying 'The Lean Startup' principles to a food business🧁 The near-misses and mistakes made along the way🧁 How Humble Crumble unexpectedly went VIRAL🧁 ...and maintained momentum as they grewVisit a Humble Crumble n...
2025-05-2150 min
Leaders in Finance Podcast#175 - Vincent Goedegebuure - CEO NatWest Markets N.V. - discipline, from New York to Amsterdam, understanding across cultures
This week, the Leaders in Finance Podcast welcomes Vincent Goedegebuure, CEO of NatWest Europe since May 2022.
He began his career as a tax advisor at PwC Netherlands in 1997. After working at Citigroup in London and New York, he joined ABN AMRO in 2005, where he held various leadership positions, including Head of Global Markets within the Corporate and Institutional Banking division. His last role at ABN AMRO was Global Head of Client Coverage within CIB.
Vincent holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Groningen. He also completed...
2025-04-091h 10
NatWest Commercial and InstitutionalProperty Perspectives: The future of housing associationsThe latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.Housing associations play a crucial role providing homes and support for millions of people in need across the UK. But, as not-for-profits operating what are often older dwellings, many must overcome big hurdles turning their low-carbon ambitions into reality.In this episode, NatWest’s Ashley Toy and Paul Eyre are joined by Clare Miller, CEO of Clarion Housing Group for an in-depth look at their retrofit experience. Facing challenges such as lack of finance, and resident disruption when undergoing renovations, you’ll lear...
2025-03-1825 min
The Future of InsuranceAndrew Horton, Group CEO, QBE Andrew joined QBE as Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2021. With a strong focus on bringing the enterprise together, Andrew has driven performance consistency and progress towards QBE’s vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. He was previously the CEO, and before that the Finance Director, of Beazley Group, a specialist international insurer based in the United Kingdom. Prior to this, he held various senior finance roles in ING, NatWest and Lloyds Bank. Andrew’s career in insurance and banking spans more than 30 years and he has extensive experience across international markets. Hi...
2025-03-0418 minThe Future of InsuranceAndrew Horton, Group CEO, QBE Andrew joined QBE as Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2021. With a strong focus on bringing the enterprise together, Andrew has driven performance consistency and progress towards QBE’s vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. He was previously the CEO, and before that the Finance Director, of Beazley Group, a specialist international insurer based in the United Kingdom. Prior to this, he held various senior finance roles in ING, NatWest and Lloyds Bank. Andrew’s career in insurance and banking spans more than 30 years and he has extensive experience across international markets. Hi...
2025-03-0418 min
Dave and Dharm DeMystifyEP 124: DEMYSTIFYING NATWEST BOXED'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AA WITH ANDY ELLISIn this episode, we demystify one of the biggest embedded finance deals in the UK! We sit down with Andy Ellis, CEO of NatWest Boxed, to explore its groundbreaking partnership with the AA, one of the country's most trusted brands.
This strategic collaboration is set to revolutionise how financial services are embedded within everyday journeys, making banking and insurance seamless for millions of AA members. Andy shares insider insights on what makes this partnership unique, the challenges of embedding financial products, and how this signals a significant shift in the industry.
We also discuss:
> How embedded finance is redefining customer...
2025-02-2828 min
The Josi Dumont Podcast About Mindset & Personal GrowthEP 58: Becoming CEO - What it Takes to Take the Leap to Lead - With AlexandraIn this episode, I'm joined by Alexandra White, CEO and Founder of UNVAELD. She's on a mission to transform workplaces across the UK by making their spaces more diverse, accessible & inclusive. We take a look at her journey from corporate to business owner and look behind the curtains of what it takes to take the leap to lead. About Alexandra:Alexandra is a motivated business professional who has been mentored by industry leaders from EY, Bloomberg & Channel 4, gaining invaluable insights & strategies that drive impactful change.Since launching UNVAELD in 2023, she has won 2...
2025-02-0328 min
The Craft Of Open SourceJames McLeod: Open Source Program Lead at NatWest GroupJoining this episode is James McLeod, Open Source Program Lead at NatWest Group. He looks back on his career journey, from his role at the Linux Foundation, his efforts in scaling the FINOS project, to the creation of London.js. Reflecting on the many lessons throughout his professional life, James stressed the importance of proper data documentation and education to make open source more accessible to the public. He also explained what it takes for engineers to fully embrace their roles in the wider digital ecosystem, making open source an essential platform for career advancement and development.
2025-01-0756 min
Simon Cockram Presents#29 Becky Holland - CEO BH&P on being relentlessly focused on helping brands transform their bottom lineBecky Holland is the Founder and CEO at BH&P, an innovative communications brand that enables businesses with purpose to accelerate growth without limits! After a long career working with top agencies and brands such as Microsoft, English Heritage, Marks & Spencer, NatWest, Santander, Corel, Dell, Schroders, Acer and many others, Becky changed things around a bit when she had children - consulting, financial management, and creating her own cake design and wedding cake business. Three years as marketing director of a leadership development business, gave Becky a passion for coaching, leadership development and the human-side of business, so she...
2024-12-261h 38
The Campaign PodcastHow do you sell creativity? Arthur Sadoun, CEO of Publicis Groupe, at Campaign LivePublicis Groupe's chief executive Arthur Sadoun breaks his six-year silence from public speaking in the UK at Campaign's inaugural Campaign Live event.Opening the conference opposite Campaign's UK editor-in-chief Gideon Spanier, Sadoun is questioned on how to sell creativity and what has made Publicis Groupe "extract itself from the agency pack".In this episode, Spanier and tech editor Lucy Shelley have a brief chat about the interview before heading into the session from the event. The discussion begins with Sadoun making a joke as he sits down in stage about buying Stagwell, who...
2024-10-1045 min
The Scope 3 PodcastEp 12: NatWest and Green Project TechnologiesBoth guests on this episode make Ollie and Tom feel incredibly old.
Megan Youngs is Scope 3 Carbon Reporting Manager at the UK-headquartered bank, NatWest. She admits loving Scope 3 – a subject she taught herself during lockdown. Tune in to her chat with Ollie in which she explains the specific Scope 3 challenges for service-based businesses, the importance of internal teams working together, on how consultants can help companies like NatWest on Scope 3, and her advice for youngsters treading a similar path to herself.
“Scope 3 isn’t just about carbon. It’s a chance to understand so many differen...
2024-10-0957 min
The Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips for parents part twoEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we’d love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we return with part two of our financial crash course for parents. If you haven’t heard part one yet don’t worry, you can go back and find it on our feed. Tune in to hear the best bits from episodes eight and 23, as our host, Philippa Lamb and our expert guests...
2024-09-1810 minThe Pension Confident PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Personal finance tips for parents part twoEnjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we’d love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we return with part two of our financial crash course for parents. If you haven’t heard part one yet don’t worry, you can go back and find it on our feed. Tune in to hear the best bits from episodes eight and 23, as our host, Philippa Lamb and our expert guests...
2024-09-1810 min
Heads Talk216 - Lottie Whyte, Founder, CEO: Sports Series, MyoMaster - Masterful Sports RecoveryLet us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇬🇧Masterful Sports Recovery🇬🇧It's now a tradition on Heads Talk to feature some of the best of the best on Dragons' Den UK on the show. For this #HTSportsSeries, the timing couldn't have been better. I had an insightful and fun conversation with what the BBC described as the "Most Masterful Pitcher." I watched that episode of Dragons' Den, and I'm inclined to agree. Lottie Whyte...
2024-07-0332 min
Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE#318: Sarah Bolt - CEO of Forth with LifeSarah Bolt is the visionary founder and CEO of Forth, a health tech company pioneering personal health management. Forth provides vital insights into biological health, empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their wellbeing and extend their healthspan. Ten years ago, Sarah began experiencing health changes due to perimenopause. The lack of knowledge and data about her own body highlighted a critical gap in personal healthcare. Sarah foresaw the need for individuals to become proactive in managing their health due to the rising pressures on national healthcare systems and the desire by people for more data a...
2024-06-041h 03
SquiggleDAO PodcastS2E5 - Raoul Pal Founder/CEO of RealVision and Global Macro InvestorS2E5 features Raoul Pal who is the founder/CEO of RealVision and Global Macro Investor.Previously, Raoul was in finance for over 35 years working in institutions like Natwest, Goldman, and also in the hedge fund industry, servicing greats like Paul Tudor Jones, Stan Druckenmiller, and Louis Bacon.In this episode, Nifty & Jared talk with Raoul about his experience working in traditional finance, how he became interested in taking crypto seriously, why NFTs are the “top of the pyramid,” the founding artists in the space, and building a good lifestyle.Prefer video? Watch this...
2024-05-2059 min
The Start-Up Diaries PodcastScaling with AI: Creating the First Child Labour Index | Founder and CEO @ HACE | Eleanor HarryWith 160 million children in child labour globally, a number that is increasing, Eleanor has a visionary approach to tackling the issue; using data and AI to power the Child Labour Index, a solution to enable investors to identify child labour risk in their portfolio companies and engage effectively. HACE's Child Labour Index is an AI-powered specialised ESG rating, scoring companies and portfolios in relation to three performance indicators in the specific area of child labour.Eleanor was named as the ‘Woman of the Year: 2022’ at the FDM’s everywoman in Tech A...
2024-04-3035 min
The NatWest Business ShowThe NatWest Business Show: Gary Vaynerchuk on shutting out the noiseSerial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk joins Angellica Bell for this special episode. Gary is Chairman of holding company VaynerX and CEO of advertising agency VaynerMedia and here he talks freely about accountability, embracing discomfort, his healthy relationship with losing and much more. Open your ears for Gary Vee!Follow Gary & VaynerX:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/?hl=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vaynerx/Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by N...
2024-02-0629 min
Bridges To ExcellencePaulette Rowe CEO at Stax Payments ... Trailblazer Series featuring "Women of Impact"In this episode, a part of our Trailblazer series, featuring “Women of Impact,” our special guest is Paulette Rowe. Paulette is the appointed CEO of Orlando-based, tech unicorn Stax Payments…as of August 2023.Step into the world of inspiration as we delve into the remarkable journey of Paulette Rowe, a trailblazer whose story epitomizes resilience, determination, and the power of embracing uniqueness.Born in London, England, where she was raised by a single mother in an immigrant family, Paulette learned early on that her differences were not weaknesses but strengths waiting to be unleashed.With...
2024-01-2846 min
The Art BusinessMARINE TANGUY, CEO MTArt AGENCY & AUTHOR OF 'VISUAL DETOX' (2024)Marine Tanguy launched Certified B Corporation, MTArt Agency in 2015, following a career in visual arts in London and LA. MTArt agency is worth £35 million and is the art sector’s leading talent agency representing some of the most talented, forward-thinking artists in the world. The agency looks to support, promote and enable artists to work with the broadest canvas possible, from working with brands to public art and fine art institutions. The agency works with global organisations and cities, nurturing an international community of art-lovers and collectors as well as diverse brands ranging from Apple to Dior and even the...
2024-01-191h 01
Innovation Zero 2023Natwest: Measure to Manage Decarbonisation | Ep.65Many UK businesses are aware that they need to develop a strategy around decarbonisation, however, these businesses face the challenge of knowing where to start, and who to turn to. This session frames how and why businesses should consider the need to measure their carbon footprint, what are the challenges to doing that, and how it can drive actions and benefits for their business.
Featuring Chris Spry (Head of eFX Derivatives Trading, NatWest Group), Emma Kisby (CEO, CoGo), Scott James (Partner, William Ward Associates), Jon Horsfield (CEO, Diode Energy), Zara Janjua (Broadcaster and Journalist), and Dr Maria...
2023-12-0845 min
Dave and Dharm DeMystifyEPISODE 88: BAAS BANKING WITH ANDY ELLIS OF NATWEST BOXED & NOAH SHARP OF VODENODave and Dharm chat with Andy Ellis, CEO of NatWest Boxed, and Noah Sharp, CEO of Vodeno, about Banking As A Service.
Boxed is a new BaaS provider from the banking heavyweight NatWest and European BaaS provider Vodeno. Rather than develop its core banking BaaS solution, NatWest partnered with Vodeno.
In this episode, we learn why NatWest partnered rather than built or used its own platform. Andy and Noah help demystify what is holding BaaS back from broader adoption and what it takes to create a successful BaaS venture.
It's clear the significant advantage Boxed has is its existing corporate...
2023-12-0126 min
Brave Bold BrilliantMaxine Laceby, CEO Absolute Collagen - From Starting her Business at 50 to Finding her Absolute Authentic SelfJeannette talks to Maxine Laceby, the founder and former CEO of Absolute Collagen, who discusses her journey of self-discovery and entrepreneurship. Maxine shares her personal story of starting her business from her kitchen table and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about the importance of authenticity and being true to oneself, as well as the power of emotional intelligence in building a successful brand. Maxine also delves into the benefits of collagen and how Absolute Collagen has become a go-to product for both men and women, promoting overall well-being and empowering individuals to embrace...
2023-11-0656 min
When It Hits the FanNatWest’s Alison Rose, Unilever and I’m a Celebrity...David Yelland and Simon Lewis assess the endgame around former CEO Alison Rose’s departure from NatWest. With a forensic PR eye they return to the scene of her fan-hitting moment at a charity dinner where she sat next to the BBC business editor Simon Jack. What tricks of the trade do communications people have up their sleeves to avoid a PR disaster like this one? And how will the debate around Alison Rose’s pay-out affect her reputation? The consumer giant Unilever is in the news for apparently rolling back on its social purpose. Having spent year...
2023-10-3128 min
Leaders in Finance Podcast#140 - Harm Bots - President and CEO of MUFG Bank Europe and Head of EU, globally 140,000 people, Europe ahead in sustainable finance, current vs previous roles, value of relationships, integrityHarm Bots is President and CEO of MUFG Bank Europe and Head of EU. Harm joined the Japanese financial group MUFG 2 years ago. Previously, he worked for NatWest Group, RBS Global Banking & Markets and ABN AMRO.
He started his career at ABN AMRO in Amsterdam and later in Tokyo. He held various leadership positions at RBS in Kuala Lumpur and later NatWest Group in London before returning to Amsterdam as chairman of the managing board and CEO of Natwest markets. In his recent role at NatWest, Harm is responsible for setting up NatWest Markets N.V. as t...
2023-10-121h 17
BritCham SingaporeEp 165: The Role of Financial Institutions in Driving Climate Action: Featuring Søren Nikolajsen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific at NatWest MarketsIn this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, we explore the topic of green finance, putting a lens on the role financial institutions play in enabling business to meet their sustainability goals and effectively mitigate climate change. Going beyond just the green, we take the conversation further, diving into the importance of addressing the blue economy as well when thinking about building a robust climate strategy.
Søren Nikolajsen, CEO of NatWest Asia Pacific, speaks with Lorena Paglia of our Sustainability Committee – taking listeners through some of NatWest’s climate initiatives and priorities in susta...
2023-09-2026 min
The Peter McCormack ShowThe Debanking of Nigel Farage - WBD699Nigel Farage is a prominent British broadcaster and former politician. In this interview, in the wake of the controversial closure of Nigel’s bank account that led to the resignation of the CEO of Natwest Bank, we discuss the importance of individual sovereignty and the control of money by the state. We also discuss the growing concern over CBDCs and the critical importance of cash. - - - - In June 2023, Nigel Farage had his Coutts UK bank account unexpectedly closed. He firmly believed that this action was a result of political persecution. This sparked a...
2023-08-2157 min
Show Me The WayHow To Stop Expecting Perfection From Our LeadersNo one's perfect, not even Barbie, and we should stop expecting it of our female leaders. That's the view of Tamara Box, this week's guest on Show Me The Way. She's a global business leader and Managing Partner, Europe and Middle East for law firm Reed Smith, as well as the trustee on the Chartered Management Institute board and chair of the CMI Women's Committee. In this week’s episode, Tamara talks about breaking expectations of female perfectionism in the workplace, and the need to create an environment where women can not only get to the top, but...
2023-08-1136 min
Whitehall SourcesYet More Foot-ShootyCalum and Kirsty are back to discuss the fall out of last week's three by-elections. Plus Nigel Farage brings down the CEO of NatWest in yet another influential victory. And Sir Keir Starmer discusses what a woman is: can this ever win votes, or is it an all out vote loser? With the Conservative Party's deep electoral troubles and a shift towards the right-wing faction, we'll discuss how Rishi Sunak's loss in the party leadership race to Liz Truss has ignited a change in strategy. We'll examine the focus on socially divisive issues and the impact it may have...
2023-07-2745 min
Coffee House ShotsNatWest boss Alison Rose resigns. Why now?Natasha Feroze speaks to Kate Andrews and Fraser Nelson about the sudden decision for the NatWest boss Alison Rose to hand in her resignation. Prompted by the Nigel Farage Coutts bank account scandal, the bank's CEO faced mounting pressure to resign after late last night No.10 said they had serious concerns over the bank's actions. But why does the government play a role in this decision? And will there be more resignations to come?
2023-07-2612 min
Bloomberg UK PoliticsRose Goes: The City Minister On NatWest CEO Quitting Over Farage ControversyCity Minister Andrew Griffith tells Lizzy Burden that NatWest's chairman shouldn't have to leave over the controversy around the closure of Nigel Farage's account. After CEO Alison Rose abruptly stepped down over the row, we discuss the financial and political implications with our editors Tom Metcalf and Kitty Donaldson. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-2626 min
The Banker PodcastThe Banker Midweek | July 26, 2023This week Liz Lumley and Kimberley Long sit down to discuss a recent UK Supreme Court ruling impacting who is responsible in causes of payments and bank fraud, digital asset experiments in Singapore, the state of payments in the US (and UK?), and the ongoing saga of Credit Suisse. They also welcome the eighth oldest bank in the world, the UK’s Coutts, to the world of so-called ‘woke’ politics.Since this episode was recorded, Alison Rose, CEO of NatWest, has resigned from her position. This resignation is related to the issues surrounding Nigel Farage as discus...
2023-07-2627 min
Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe EditionNatwest CEO Quits Over Farage Account Row, And European Bank Earnings Beat ExpectationsYour morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast:(1) Alison Rose exits NatWest after a political storm over the closure of former politician Nigel Farage's account. (2) Santander, Deutsche Bank and Unicredit report numbers in the first sign of how Europe's banks fared in the second financial quarter. (3) Microsoft shares slump in after-hours trading after it and Alphabet report earnings that beat expectations. (4) Climate scientists worried after ice melt data crossed the six standard deviation mark from average levels. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
2023-07-2614 minBloomberg Daybreak: Europe EditionSunak Suffers Election Blow & NatWest CEO Says Sorry To FarageYour morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast:(1) Rishi Sunak suffers a double by-election blow but avoids a wipe out. (2) The CEO of NatWest says sorry to Farage over the closure of his Coutts account. (3) The Nasdaq 100 gets set for an out-of-cycle re-balance. (4) UK consumer confidence falls for the first time in six months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-2119 min
The PropTech Growth PodcastDharmesh Mistry, CEO at AskHomeyThis week on The PropTech Growth Podcast, we interview Dharmesh Mistry - the CEO of AskHomey.Dharmesh is a PropTech pioneer. With a background in financial services that spans 30 years, from Lloyds to Natwest to Temenos (and so much more in-between!) Dharmesh has the experience and practical know-how that will challenge PropTech founders to look at what's happening in the market and bring legitimate solutions to the table.In this episode, we cover:Dharmesh's background and the projects he worked on that you use todayThe shift from customer ownership to product creation, and the...
2023-05-3137 min
The HIP: The Housing Industry PodcastLeann Hearn, CEO at Livv Housing GroupDo we make housing too complicated? Do we focus more on the process than the outcome and the impact? At Livv Housing Group, they’re focusing on simple messages and simple targets. In this episode, we speak with the CEO, Leann Hearne, about their mission, the impacts they’ve made and the journey Leann has been on with the group.Livv Housing Group is a local business at heart, with thirteen thousand homes around the Knowsley Borough and just over 500 employees. Leann shares with us her experiences at the helm for 5 years, and her story of transitioning from...
2023-05-1551 min
The Drill DownEp. 197: Eagle Point CEO Thomas Majewski, Caterpillar, Alaska Air, NatWest GroupEagle Point CEO Thomas Majewski (ECC) talks about paying his fund’s large dividend and the health of corporate debt amid the current banking crisis. Caterpillar (CAT) assures customers that its finance arm isn’t entangled in the challenges facing other banks. Alaska Air (ALK) opens up about its venture capital business. Why NatWest Group (NWG) says its balance sheet is weather-proof. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-1635 min
Live & Linking with Ashley LeedsLoving the Stones with Sam White - Global CEO of Stella InsuranceHave you ever been brave enough to ask for something you may not get?
Did you not bother asking just in case the answer was NO?
I asked Entrepreneur, podcaster and all-around lovely person, Sam White, if she’ll be on my LinkedIn Live Show. Obviously, I was expecting a no, but OMG she said YES!!! BOOM!!!! Like my mum always said, “if you don't ask, you don't get!”
As part of the NatWest Business Accelerator, I was lucky enough to be in a session with Sam White where she talked about her story of sta...
2023-02-1921 min
The NatWest Business ShowThe NatWest Business Show: How Steven Bartlett overcomes his biggest obstaclesSteven Bartlett gives us a raw insight into his incredible journey to becoming one of the UK’s most prolific entrepreneurs and serial investors on BBC’s Dragons Den, a bestselling author, and the host of The Diary Of A CEO podcast.Host, Angellica Bell, unpacks how he overcame procrastination and embraced risks, to achieve personal and business growth.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in t...
2023-01-1722 min
Take on TomorrowCan capital help solve climate change?Can you make green by going green? Could incentives be reimagined to align the power of the profit motive with the interests of the planet? Several green initiatives involving trillions of dollars in assets are already reconfiguring capital markets. But can this approach work?Ayesha and Lizzie are joined by Alison Rose, the CEO of NatWest Group, and Andrew McDowell, a Strategy& partner with PwC Luxembourg, and former vice president of the European Investment Bank. We’ll learn why one of the biggest banks in the UK is prioritizing the fight against climate change, what it means in...
2022-12-1224 min
Inspiring Women Wales | Ysbrydoli Menywod CymruS2E5 Business without barriers: Ceri Gillett | Busnes Heb RwystrauFamily care responsibilities are the number one barrier to business success for female entrepreneurs with children.
That was one of the key findings of the Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship published in 2019. Since then we've seen women bearing the brunt of domestic load during the pandemic, and now the rising cost of living and childcare represents another significant challenge.
So how can we best support mums to start and scale their businesses?
In this episode, Gemma is joined by Ceri Gillett, CEO of Mubo, a social enterprise for female entrepreneurs, to talk about...
2022-11-0126 min
The Sky News Business PodcastTwitter takeover, Amazon shares and Gymshark's success.Wilfred Frost steps in for Ian King for today's podcast and discusses Elon Musk's 44-billion-dollar takeover of Twitter. He also sits down with the founder of Gymshark to hear how he went from working out of his garage to opening a flagship store in central London. And Wilfred will speak to the CEO of NatWest about the country's economic and political stability.
2022-10-2825 min
This is AltruistiqUnlocking Finance as a Force for GoodClimate change requires industries to align capital and business intentions with solutions to tackle it. The finance industry is quickly acknowledging and acting upon the urgency of the climate crisis. Who better to discuss the opportunities and challenges in scaling sustainability performance than Alison Rose, CEO of NatWest and David Giampaolo, CEO of Pi Capital. We will unpack the incentives, consider the risks and forecast the road ahead.
2022-09-0639 min
This is AltruistiqUnlocking Finance as a Force for GoodClimate change requires industries to align capital and business intentions with solutions to tackle it. The finance industry is quickly acknowledging and acting upon the urgency of the climate crisis. Who better to discuss the opportunities and challenges in scaling sustainability performance than Alison Rose, CEO of NatWest and David Giampaolo, CEO of Pi Capital. We will unpack the incentives, consider the risks and forecast the road ahead.
2022-09-0639 min
The SketchSteering a $12 billion bank through crises, with purpose and profitsAlison Rose became the CEO of Natwest Group in November 2019 and has since had to steer the bank through Brexit, the Covid 19 crisis and now the Russia-Ukraine war and high inflation. In this episode, she tells Mint editor-in-chief Sruthijith KK about helming a major banking institution through covid and macroeconomic headwinds and delivering a strong financial performance through it all, the banks with more than 14,000 employees in India that’s its “technology and innovation hub”, leading with purpose, what organisations can do to foster and support women leaders and whether the Queen has ever called her with customer service complaints (The Qu...
2022-08-1854 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE8: How to teach kids about money with Laura Miller, Will Carmichael and Emma MaslinAccording to the Money & Pensions Service, almost 40% of adults in the UK don’t feel confident managing their money, yet we’re expected to be financially literate and confident enough to educate our children. From picking a suitable savings account, to choosing when you can afford to retire, there’s a lot to learn when it comes to making the ‘right’ decisions with our money. So, when and how should we learn about money? Business and Finance journalist Laura Miller steps in for Philippa Lamb this month, and is joined by: Co-Founder and CEO of NatWest Rooster Mo...
2022-07-2124 minThe Pension Confident PodcastE8: How to teach kids about money with Laura Miller, Will Carmichael and Emma MaslinAccording to the Money & Pensions Service, almost 40% of adults in the UK don’t feel confident managing their money, yet we’re expected to be financially literate and confident enough to educate our children. From picking a suitable savings account, to choosing when you can afford to retire, there’s a lot to learn when it comes to making the ‘right’ decisions with our money. So, when and how should we learn about money? Business and Finance journalist Laura Miller steps in for Philippa Lamb this month, and is joined by: Co-Founder and CEO of NatWest Rooster Mo...
2022-07-2124 min
The NatWest Business ShowThe NatWest Business Show: How Akash Mehta is growing a premium brand in a cost of living crisisThis week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Akash Mehta, The CEO & Co-founder of Fable & Mane, and ex-Digital Marketing Manager of Dior & Estée Lauder Companies.Akash shares his journey of launching a premium brand during uncertain times and how he’s adapted his business to thrive during a cost of living crisis. Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Na...
2022-06-2124 min
Original Thinking PodcastHeather Waters | Women Leading in BusinessIn this episode, we will hear from Heather Waters, Enterprise Manager, Natwest. With over 20 years B2B experience, Heather is now part of the Women In Business team developing and delivering the strategy to support female entrepreneurs across the U.K.
In 2019, the Treasury commissioned Alison Rose, the CEO of NatWest, to lead an independent review of female entrepreneurship. Heather spoke to us last year following the publication of the second annual review, about how she would be working with key national and regional organisations that support female entrepreneurship to start and scale.
During this e...
2022-06-0927 min
The NatWest Business ShowThe NatWest Business Show: How Alex Depledge raised $6million from industry-changing backersThis week Angellica Bell chats with entrepreneur Alex Depledge, MBE. She’s the CEO of Resi, the UK’s first online residential architect practice and former CEO of hassle.com, the revolutionary on-demand cleaning service.Alex shares her journey of seeking finance as a start-up and gives tips on how to continue business growth during challenging times.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podca...
2022-06-0725 min
The Fiftyfaces PodcastUK Public Fund Special - Doug Heron CEO of CERN (formerly CEO at Lothian) - Cycling Through Pensions the World OverDoug Heron is Chief Executive Officer at CERN pension fund based in Geneva, a role he assumed in August 2021. He was formerly Chief Executive Officer of Lothian Pension Fund, and prior to that held a number of finance industry roles throughout banking and asset management. He's a trustee director of the NatWest group pension funds and was a Member of the Business Council of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland for five years. Our conversation covers Doug's early career and some of the stints abroad that proved to be formative - namely a spell in China and...
2022-05-0932 min
Beyond High StreetMichelle Girard, Head of US, NatWest Markets & CEO of NatWest Markets Securities Inc.
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1987 economics graduate (and 1998 master of economics graduate) Michelle Girard about what her lengthy job title actually means, using business as a force for good, and what she thinks will happen with inflation in the coming months.
2022-04-2531 min
WomenWhoBuildEmpiresThinking Like a CEO: Key Practices to Level Up with Corrie JonesCorrie Jones is the founder of UNTAPPED, the award-winning, London-based social media agency for ambitious brands. They have worked with clients like Virgin Startup, NatWest, and Omaze on social strategy, content, and advertising. Let’s tune in to her story! [00:01 - 05:19] Opening Segment Get to know my guest Corrie Jones Leaving the corporate world and started freelancing to manage social media [05:20 - 14:19] Key Practices to Level Up The Difference between Marketing in Larger and Smaller Companies How Freedom and Flexibility Make Work a Paradise The Big...
2022-04-1931 min
Inspiring Women Wales | Ysbrydoli Menywod Cymru3 Business with a conscience: Mandy Powell | Busnes Gyda ChydwybodHow do you grow a brand with a social purpose?
The Covid pandemic has driven a rise in conscious consumerism, with people increasingly using their purchasing power with more thought for the planet and for those in their community. In this episode, Gemma meets Mandy Powell, founder and CEO of The Goodwash Company, who's on a mission to 'change the world one wash at a time'.
They discuss the challenges - and rewards - of creating a brand with purpose and passion at its heart, the move from a corporate career to self-employment, and what...
2022-04-1221 min
The Progression PuzzleTalking Resilience with Gary Pettit, CEO of ED&F Man | The Progression Puzzle Series 1, Episode 1In this episode of The Progression puzzle, we welcome Gary Pettit.
Gary is the CEO of ED&F Man, having previously been in charge of Financial Futures & Options at ICAP.
Gary started his career in retail banking before a series of events altered his path. In this episode, never one to shy away from challenges, Gary discusses the steps from retail banking to CEO.
Along the way, Gary has picked up some invaluable pieces of wisdom that he shares with us. Ranging from getting noticed in an interview with minimal experience to...
2022-03-1750 min
Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock'n'RollNews: Ehemaliger TenX CEO Toby Hoenisch verantwortlich für den DAO Hack?Außerdem: Stablecoins, eCNY und noch mehr Hacks
In einer neuen News-Episode von Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock’n’ Roll beschäftigen sich Alex, Michael, Jonas und Manuel ausführlich mit zwei Krypto-Hacks, die beide 2016 stattgefunden haben und zu denen es kürzlich brisante Neuigkeiten gab. Wer steckt hinter dem Bitfinex Hack in dem rund 120.000 Bitcoin gestohlen wurden? Und wie kam es nun zur Aufdeckung der beteiligten Personen? Und was hat TenX, das Unternehmen vom schillernden Deutschen Krypto-Unternehmer Julian Hosp, mit dem größten Ethereum-Hack aller Zeiten zu tun, der sogar zu einer Aufspaltung der Ethereum-Blockchain und der Entstehung von Bitcoin Classic zu...
2022-02-271h 03
Megabuyte CEOSummit Series 2020 - 2022CEO Panel Session: Setting the Scene for 2022: ICT & Digital ServicesFeaturing Stuart Bullock, MD, BJSS; Philip Carse, Chief Analyst, Megabuyte; Martin Hess, MD, Telefónica Tech; Grayson Thomas, Head of Change - Chief Digital Information Officer, Natwest and Neil Bellamy, National Head of TMT & Services, NatWest.
You also may be interested in watching this panel session on-demand here.
2022-01-251h 30Megabuyte CEOSummit Series 2020 - 2022CEO Panel Session: Post-COVID Hotspots in ICT & Digital ServicesRichard Last, Chairman, Gamma; Andrew Mildenhall, Co-Founder & CEO, Agilisys Holdings; Russell Sloan, Digital Services Director, Kainos Group; Sherry Vaswani, Founder & Group CEO, Xalient; Neil Bellamy, National Head of TMT & Services, Natwest.
You also may be interested in watching this panel session on-demand here.
2021-09-171h 30
Find your business voice: content marketing for founders, small businesses and entrepreneursTRAILER Nurture Network: Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash. looking for the opportunitiesTRAILER Nurture Network: Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash. OpportunityThis is the trailer for the second in the series for the Nurture Network (brought to you by Lemon Quarters) – in conversation with Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash – a new fintech venture within the NatWest RBS Group. In this trailer she highlights the importance of looking for opportunities in every thing you do including any set backs. Julie also talks in depth how being made redundant helped her reach her career ambitions: including setting up on her own, running her own business and being head hunted to man...
2021-09-1500 min
Find your business voice: content marketing for founders, small businesses and entrepreneursTRAILER Nurture Network: Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash. Side WaysThis is the trailer for the second in the series for the Nurture Network (brought to you by Lemon Quarters) – in conversation with Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash – a new fintech venture within the NatWest RBS Group. In this trailer she provide insights on how to move further up that ladder within your organisation, and its not what you are often told or even think to do.Listen to the full podcast here and for more information about the Nurture Network go to www.lemonquarters.com/nurture-network/The Nurture Network; giving all...
2021-09-1500 min
Find your business voice: content marketing for founders, small businesses and entrepreneursEpisode 2 - Nurture Network: Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash.This episode is the second in the series for the Nurture Network (brought to you by Lemon Quarters) – an initiative providing mentoring, networking, and opportunities for UK-based female entrepreneurs and professionals.In bringing you a series of conversations with inspiring women in business - today we’re talking to Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash – a new fintech venture within the NatWest RBS Group. Julie has spent 35 years in financial services, with stints in the likes of Bibby Financial Services and HSBC before leading the charge at Rapid Cash. We talked about the experience of being made redund...
2021-09-1429 min
Find your business voice: content marketing for founders, small businesses and entrepreneursTRAILER Nurture Network: Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash. AggressiveThis is the trailer for the second in the series for the Nurture Network (brought to you by Lemon Quarters) – in conversation with Julie Ashmore, CEO of Rapid Cash – a new fintech venture within the NatWest RBS Group. In this trailer she highlights what it feels like to be the only woman in the room. Her fear of speaking out, having something valuable to contribute and even standing up for herself in meetings.Listen to the full podcast here and for more information about the Nurture Network go to www.lemonquarters.com/nurture-network/The Nurture Netw...
2021-09-0900 min
Energy Unplugged by AuroraEP.62 Bruce Riley – Managing Director, Infrastructure and Project Finance at NatWestIn this episode, our CEO John Feddersen is joined by Bruce Riley – Managing Director for Infrastructure and Project Finance at NatWest. The focus of the show is the evolving role of project and infrastructure finance in the energy transition.
Bruce leads one of Europe’ largest and most influential energy infrastructure and project finance teams and he’s a veteran in Europe’s project finance industry, having spent his career entirely with Royal Bank of Scotland – NatWest.
John and Bruce discuss:
•How has project finance as a field changed over the past two and a half decades...
2021-08-2739 min
NatWest Commercial and InstitutionalOn Point: how data & technology are being used to improve ESG and achieve net-zeroIn this special episode of On Point, James Close, Head of Climate Change at NatWest joins a panel of sustainability specialists to discuss the role of data and technology in managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk and achieving a net-zero future: Matthew Higham, Chief Digital Officer and Sustainability Lead for Enterprise, Microsoft UK; Dr. Daniel Klier, President of Arabesque Group and CEO of Arabesque S-Ray; David Marriage, Disruption & Innovation Leader, Asset & Wealth Management, PwC; and Lance Uggla, Founder & CEO, IHS Markit. Remember to hit ‘subscribe’ so you can listen to our latest episodes as soon as they’re availabl...
2021-08-0430 min
START UP. START NOW.#18: Creating a fast-growing disruptive jewellery brand with Connie Nam (Founder & CEO of Astrid & Miyu)Send us a textConnie Nam is the founder and CEO of Astrid & Miyu, a London based jewellery brand which has gained cult status across the UK since its launch in 2012. Ranked #9 in Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2020, Astrid & Miyu is a fast-growing business both online and in physical retail, achieving 1000% growth with 4 stores, 2 concessions, and over 80 staff. Connie’s accolades also include winning the Athena award for inspirational woman leaders in the 2020 NatWest everywoman Awards and been highly commended in the 2020 Barclays Entrepreneur Awards in the Scale-Up Entrepreneur category. The brand currently has 4 stores across central London...
2021-07-1133 min
The Return: Property & Investment PodcastHas the UK housing market gone mad? With Heath Thomas, Head of Real Estate Finance at Natwest and RBS for the North/North West and Anna Clare Harper, CEO, SPI CapitalSend us a textDespite a global pandemic and extraordinary unemployment figures, house prices in the UK have reached record highs.This episode of the podcast shares a replay from a recent event where I discussed the current market with Heath Thomas, Head of Real Estate Finance at Natwest and RBS for the North/North West.Key topics included: What’s happening in the housing market right now? What next for the housing market? What it all means for investors looking for opportunities in the current marketEnjoy!...
2021-07-0831 min
The Leadership Lounge PodcastEpisode 60 - Susanna Lawson - CEO/Co-founder - OneFile LtdSusanna started her career as a psychology graduate from the University of Manchester, and went on to work with adults with learning difficulties. Susanna then had to complete a NVQ in care to prove her practical competencies – and her involvement in vocational training began.
After completing her NVQ levels 2 and 3, she soon moved up the ranks, and was appointed the National Contract Manager for an independent training provider, responsible for over 1,000 apprentices across the UK. Throughout her journey she witnessed huge inefficiencies at every stage of the sector, and decided with her partner to build a solution: On...
2021-06-1622 min
Hope and PatienceS3 E7 Alistair Gosling, Founder & CEO Extreme International'I have a tough time listening. I have to experience and then learn from experience. Yes, I can read it in a book, but I just have to experience it.... I'm a true believer in this mix of intellect and intuition. Here, in the West, we very much believe in intellect is what you're taught at school is led by intellect. If you go to India, it's the other way round. Intuition is as important, if not at many times, it's more important than intellect.'Alistair Gosling has been in the world of adventure and...
2021-04-2141 min
The PFF21 F in Tech PodcastPollinate Founder & CEO, Al Lukies [PFF2021/11]Running a fintech is apparently just as challenging as playing professional rugby. Al Lukies should know - he’s done both, though he only broke half the bones in his leg with the latter. His first attempt - Monitise - hit a market value of some £2 billion at one point. After a stint as the UK Prime Minister’s “fintech ambassador”, he went on to found Pollinate, which helps big banks provide digital tools, such as merchant services, to small businesses. And it’s a good time to speak with Al: Pollinate has just raised $50m from the likes of Natwest...
2021-03-2647 min
The F in Tech PodcastPollinate Founder & CEO, Al LukiesRunning a fintech is apparently just as challenging as playing professional rugby. Al Lukies should know - he's done both, though he only broke half the bones in his leg with the latter. His first attempt - Monitise - hit a market value of some £2 billion at one point. After a stint as the UK Prime Minister's "fintech ambassador", he went on to found Pollinate, which helps big banks provide digital tools, such as merchant services, to small businesses. And it's a good time to speak with Al: Pollinate has just raised $50m from the likes of Natwest, NAB, M...
2021-03-2647 min
The New P & L - Principles and Leadership in BusinessThe New P&L speaks to Bayo Adelaja, CEO of Do It Now NowOn this week’s episode of The New P&L, we speak to Bayo Adelaja, CEO of Do It Now Now - an open innovation organisation committed to bringing social empowerment to Black communities and entrepreneurs across the globe.
Bayo Adelaja founded Do it Now Now in 2016 in response to gaps in the support available to Black innovators building tech companies and social enterprises in the UK and across Africa. The initiatives Bayo developed for Do it Now Now have led to awards from both Harvard University and Oxford University's Business Schools for her work to create an...
2021-02-1750 min
Energy Unplugged by AuroraEP.31 Ian Learmonth, CEO of Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)In this episode, Aurora’s Managing Director in Australia, Hugo Batten speaks with Ian Learmonth, the CEO of Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
With vast experience in the energy sector across the globe, Ian has spent time at Macquarie Group, NatWest and Social Ventures Australia, prior to joining the CEFC in 2017.
Some of the main topics include:
•CEFC, technologies of focus and storage investment cases
•Role of gas and storage in Australia’s energy transition
•The evolution of policy and regulation in the Australian market
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2021-01-1341 min
Founders365#211 - Leigh Ashton - Founder & CEO at The Sales ConsultancyLeigh Ashton is the author of iSell, a speaker, trainer and coach...and the founder of The Sales Consultancy. She works with Sales Leaders and their teams to develop a Sales Growth Mindset culture enabling them to meet and exceed targets. Her programmes develop Sales Leaders and Sales Teams to think and perform at a higher level and her clients include NatWest, Harrods, Wright Medical, AVEVA, Motorpoint, British Airways…and many more. She is known for increasing sales...and leaves people feeling confident, motivated and inspired to go beyond their comfort zone…and achieve greater sales success!
2020-11-2634 min
Music Production PodcastKaren Emanuel - CEO of Key ProductionKaren Emanuel is the CEO of Key Production, a company that specializes producing and manufacturing physical packaging for albums. She runs a luxury eco-lodge on a lake in Nicaragua. In 2018, Karen won the prestigious NatWest Everywoman prize, celebrating her accomplishments as a female entrepreneur. Karen shared her experience in the music industry, beginning in the late 1980's, and how loyalty and relationships have been a key part of her philosophy and success. Her insights into the state of albums and physical music products are based in years of experience and challenges in an ever changing industry.
2020-11-131h 27
The NatWest Business ShowFinding Gaps In The MarketIn this episode, Steph McGovern speaks to Tamara Littleton, founder and CEO of The Social Element, a digital firm that helps brands deliver their message on social media. When lockdown occurred, The Social Element was in the fortunate position of being able to maintain a remote team, and Tamara quickly realised there was demand from pandemic-panicked firms for a crisis-management solution to their social media offering. Tamara discusses how The Social Element could study what consumers were saying about a particular brand across all the social channels, so that the brand could then respond, adjust its strategy and keep its...
2020-11-0213 min
The NatWest Business ShowThe PivotIn the launch episode of the new series, Steph talks to businesses that changed strategy during the coronavirus lockdown, and adapted their offering to the new climate. Samantha Jameson, founder of luxury bath and body brand Soapsmith, and business partner Ella McKay reveal how they took the decision to pivot and launch a philanthropic initiative to gift soaps to the NHS that ultimately led to an increase in online sales. Meanwhile, Jenny Kitchen, CEO of design agency Yoyo, explains how furlough gave her staff the opportunity to learn new skills that are now helping clients bring their own products to...
2020-10-2126 min
Searching for Mana with Lloyd WahedFaster SME loans are on the way | Julie Ashmore Dann, Rapid Cash at NatWestJulie Ashmore Dann (CEO, Rapid Cash at NatWest) sits down with Lloyd to talk about how her company is making loans simple for SMEs.After entering the industry as a remittance processor, Julie developed her expertise in small-business lending at such companies as Bibby Financial Services, HSBC and Growth Street. In January 2020, she joined Rapid Cash, which helps SMEs get loans in a matter of days rather than months.In this episode, Lloyd and Julie discuss the ways Rapid Cash has already helped companies weather pandemic-related crises before outlining the benefits of establishing fintechs at...
2020-09-2958 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS465. News: FinCEN Files leak and NatWest carbon footprint tracker
Our expert hosts, Simon Taylor and Ross Gallagher, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.
This week's guests include:
Olly Betts - Co-Founder and CEO at OpenWrks
Valentina Kristensen - Director, Growth and Communication at OakNorth
We also hear sondbites from:
Shane Riedel - Founder and CEO at Elucidate. Formerly Head of Financial Crime Compliance for Financial Institutions at Standard Chartered and Deputy MLRO at Goldman Sachs
Georgina Bulkeley - Chief Operating Officer, Personal Banking at NatWest Group
...
2020-09-281h 09
Big Ideas With Mesh!Social Media Is A Beast We Love To Hate: Corrie Jones, CEO & Founder at UNTAPPEDWelcome to Big Ideas With Mesh! Exclusive interviews with dreamers, pioneers, visionaries, and people who challenge the status quo! We will be delving into their story, their dreams, and ultimately their vision for the future. This week, I catch up with Corrie Jones, CEO & Founder at UNTAPPED, a London-based social media agency for ambitious brands. Since its launch in 2016, UNTAPPED has worked on content, strategy, and advertising with clients around the world including Virgin Startup, NatWest, Kawasaki Engines, and Omaze to name just a handful of clients. Corrie is also an international public speaker, a startup mentor, a...
2020-09-0955 min
The Mindset Mentor Meets#36 The Mindset Mentor Meets...Group CEO at 11:FS, David BrearWelcome to this week’s episode of The Mindset Mentor Meets Podcast which hears Angela interviewing David Brear, Group CEO at 11:FS.
About our guest
David is Group CEO of 11:FS and since his dream of being a sportsperson was crushed (along with the ligaments in his knee!), he has worked in pretty much every angle of the financial services industry, never losing the competitive desire to win.
Having pitched, established and run billion-pound transformations for some of the biggest FS companies on the planet, the realisation that digital banking is only 1% finished has spurred th...
2020-09-0735 min