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Welcome to Masters of Risk, a podcast by S&P Global Market Intelligence. I am Yashi Yadav, and I'll be your host for the next 30 minutes. Risk evolves fast, especially in the current markets, keeping it top of mind for business leaders today.  Join us monthly as we reach across the globe to speak to business leaders about what keeps them up at night. We'll have it here first, whether it’s credit, market volatility, energy, or any other pressing risk issue. Be a part of the conversation.

S&P Global Market Intelligence


    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Masters of Risk

    Trends in the Market: A Deep Dive with Cameron Dayne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 34:00


    In this episode, Stewart Webster, our new Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Cameron Dayne, EVP & Managing Director, West Region Sales Team Lead at Zions Capital Markets. With all the volatility in the market, they take a deep dive into how it impacts your business. More S&P Global Content: [Tariffs website] International Trade and Tariffs Insights & News​ Masters of Risk podcast episodes Evaluating Credit Risk in Mid-Market Investments Credits: Host: Stewart Webster Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence www.spglobal.com

    Ep.15 Masters of Risk | Nita Kohli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 30:45


    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, talks to Nita Kohli,  CEO & Founder, Kohli Advisors, and author of Operational Resilence: Beyond the Check Lists. The take a dive deep into resillency and risks within the financial industry with a pivot into career risks. More S&P Global Content: Revolutionizing Credit Surveillance (Part II): Does Generative AI Live up to the Hype? Data as the Power behind AI Initiatives Listen: Masters of Risk | Video Episode 15: Risk Reflections: A Year in Review A Global Asset Manager Enhances Investment Strategies with Comprehensive Risk Assessment Solutions Credits: Host: Yashi Yadav Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence www.spglobal.com

    Episode 15: Masters of Risk-Risk Reflections: A Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 44:07


    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk and Alisha Rappaport, Producer and Editor of Masters of Risk sit down to recap all the conversations they had throughout 2024. They discuss some of the key topics and thoughts our guests discussed on the show. This video podcast is a reflection of what was top of mind for these business leaders today.  We also share some of our thoughts as we head into 2025. More S&P Global Content: Revolutionising credit surveillance: part one Revolutionising credit surveillance: part two AI's Financial Impact on Intel and Nvidia: A Credit Risk Perspective The Party is Over: Tupperware's Failure Credits: Host: Yashi Yadav Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport

    Catherine Kemnitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 29:10


    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Axiom. They dive deep into what Axiom has done for businesses in terms of acquiring legal talent. In this unmissable episode, Catherine shares the background and experience that has brought her to her current role.  More S&P Global Content: A Wealth Manager Enhances Its Customer Experience with S and P Global Ratings Credit Ratings A Global Asset Manager Enhances Investment Strategies with Comprehensive Risk Assessment Solutions iMedia Brands, Inc. The Show is Cancelled Credits: Host: Yashi Yadav Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence www.spglobal.com 

    Matt Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 29:05


    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Matthew Reilly, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Solutions at Conning. Yashi and Matt dive deep into the world of investment management for insurance companies. They discuss the increased risk appetite in this industry and find the balance of how much risk to take. Matt shares what is top of mind for business leaders today in this industry. Host: Yashi Yadav Editor and Producer: Alisha Rappaport Recent Publications: The informativeness of research reports – Case Study on Real Estate A Wealth Manager Enhances Its Customer Experience with S and P Global Ratings Credit Ratings The Party is Over: Tupperware's Failure  

    Ep.12-Masters of Risk-Women's Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:52


    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Katrina Dudely, Senior Vice President, Public Market Investments, Franklin Templeton, Rachana Kothare, Principal, Corporate & Business Development Finance, Amazon, and Meredith Beddow, Global Head Market Development, RatingsDirect®, S&P Global Market Intelligence. This panel discusses how they have tackled various types of risk throughout their careers and what they have learned as professionals.  They share their successes and challenges. Katrina Dudley: Book: Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management (Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing Series) More S&P Content: Credit & Risk Solutions News & Insights Masters of Risk podcast series Credits: Host/Author: Yashi Yadav Prouducer/Editor: Alisha Rappaport Published with Assistance from: Carl Schmidt www.spgobal.com    

    Masters of Risk | Episode 11-Michelle Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 36:01


    Our latest guest is Michelle Vincent, CEO of MoFilm.  Michelle sits down with Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, to discuss her journey through the tech space and what risks she took to get to her current role as CEO.  Michelle dives into the mentors that she had along the way and the impacts media played in her career evolvement. In addition, the risk impacts it had on the companies she worked for.

    Ep-10: Masters of Risk-Nancy Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 26:48


    Join Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, as she speaks to Nancy Davis the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Quadratic Capital Management, an investment advisory firm focused on convexity strategies. Listen as Nancy takes a deep dive into her company's process and her strategy for success.  You do not want to miss this episode, Nancy is truly an inspiration for entrepreneurs.

    Ep 9-Masters of Risk-Katrina Dudley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 29:49


    Masters of Risk is kicking off 2024 with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton and Co-Author of Undiversified.  Yashi dives into the impact of diversity in the investment space with Katrina and they discuss what has improved over the years, and where we still need to make improvements.  It is a very insightful episode that you do not want to miss.

    Ep.8-Masters of Risk-Henrietta Fore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 25:59


    For our eighth episode and final for 2023.  Yashi sits down with Henrietta Fore, President and CEO of Holsman International. Henrietta comes to us with an eclectic background from starting her career in her father's steel business to government work, as well as being the Executive Director of UNICEF.  She has sit on many boards and continues to be heavily involved in projects she is deeply passionate about. Yashi only scratches the surface of the legacy that Henrietta has shown us in her tenure. Listen and be inspired by this episode it is a great way to leave 2023 and head to 2024.

    Episode 7: Masters of Risk: John Kevill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 29:12


    Welcome to our seventh episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with John Kevill, Managing Partner of Solitude Cove Capital, a boutique commercial real estate advisory and investment firm. Yashi and John take a deep dive into the commercial real estate industry and how it has been impacted by today's economy. John shares his 25 years of insights into why businesses are letting go of their leases and moving to a fully remote model and what is happening with these empty buildings. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

    Episode 6: Masters of Risk-Jennifer Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 30:09


    Welcome to our sixth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Jennifer Reynolds, CEO of Women's Corporate Directors. Yashi discusses Jennifer's experience in investment management, venture capital, M&A, and her experience on boards. We learn about her impact on women in the boardroom and how she has made major changes in the industries. This episode is empowering and insightful.

    Ep. 5-Masters of Risk-Allan Rayson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 39:04


    Welcome to our fifth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Encore Bank, about what is top of mind for him during these economic times.  Yashi dives deep into how Allan got to where he is in his career and what he has learned along the way. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

    Exciting Summer Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 1:06


    The Masters of Risk team has been busy working on new guests to feature on our podcast. We are excited to share our next episode with you shortly.  We had the pleasure of speaking with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation Officer at Encore Bank.  He is sharing with us, what is top of his mind.  It's an inspiring conversation that you do not want to miss.  Stay Tuned.  

    Ep. 3 - Live from the Global Credit & Risk Symposium

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 34:52


    Welcome to our special third episode that comes to you live from our Global Credit and Risk Symposium.  Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with four business leaders about what is top of mind for them in this volatile financial market. These business leaders included Jacob Yahiayn, CEO of ULAS, Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Managing Principal at MRV Associates, LLC., Carl Schecter, CEO of  Staunton, and Mark E. Jennings, Jr. Managing Director, Head of Capital Introductions of Bite Investments. This is an episode you do not want to miss.  

    Ep. 2 - A Discussion with Ilya Khaykin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 25:55


    Join Yashi Yadav on her next episode of Masters of Risk as she sits down with Ilya Khaykin, Head of Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance Americas, Oliver Wyman, as they discuss the issues surrounding climate risk, physical risk, and transition risk what the implications are for companies in different sectors. They touch on the issues surrounding greenwashing and the different regulatory issues we focus in the US versus Europe. They dive into the partnership that we have with our companies and why that relationship has become sucessful. Listen in to hear the full discussion.

    Ep. 1 - Discussion with Natalia Hunik, CRO, Cubelogic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 27:24


    Join Yashi Yadav in our first episode of Masters of Risk as she sits down with Cubelogics, Chief Revenue Officer Natalia Hunik and they discuss the current stressors of the macroeconomic climate, its business impact, and how firms can look to achieve resilience through digital transformation. Listen as they share stories and lessons learned to help build a less risky tomorrow and the in-depth discussion surrounding economic uncertainty and what role that plays on your credit.

    Masters of Risk-Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 0:45


    We are excited to launch our first credit and risk solutions podcast, hosted by Yashi Yadav.  Join us every month as we tackle all things risk.

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