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In this week's episode, Kathy Jacobs, former President of Compliance Institute and Chair of the Institute's Sustainability Working Group speaks with Alan Holmes, Advisor & Independent Non-Executive Director, Board and Audit Chair on the topic of the Voice of an INED. Alan takes us through his career to date and he outlines the core purpose of an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) and how it differs from that of an Executive Director. Alan describes how INEDs help balance the interests of stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, and customers. Alan describes how INEDs ensure strong governance and accountability while still fostering innovation and growth and what qualities or skills make someone an effective INED in today's corporate environment. Finally, Alan outlines what he thinks the future holds for INEDs, and how their responsibilities continue to shift in a rapidly changing business landscape.

Steve Monaghan flips the script on innovation culture: experience isn't a relic—it's a strategic edge. As General Partner at FinMir.ai, Limited Partner at True Global Ventures, Independent Non-Executive Director at RAK Bank, and former Chief Digital Officer at both AIA and DBS Bank, Steve brings a cross-industry view forged through decades of deep transformation. From aviation to fintech to AI, he shows how age fuels better questions, sharper pattern recognition, and global insight in a world obsessed with novelty. Whether he's building Asia's first unicorn or designing systems that could restructure entire economies, Steve makes one thing clear: for Gen Xers tired of being underestimated, age isn't a liability—it's leverage.>>Built to Learn, Not to Fit“I wasn't hired for my experience. I was hired for the questions I knew how to ask.”Steve's journey—from pilot to pricing guru to product architect—was never about titles. It was about learning faster than the system could teach him.>>From N-O to K-N-O-W“People don't fear change. They fear not understanding it.”Steve shares his framework for flipping resistance into insight. At DBS, it became a model: learning, venturing, capital. The goal? Turn skeptics into innovators.>>Legacy Is Not a Headline“This isn't my next startup. It's my swing-for-the-fences play.”Steve's current project could restructure economies by eliminating capital inefficiencies in payroll and supply chains. It's big, bold—and designed to help the people most hurt by broken systems.>>The Advantage of Age in the Age of AI“Older workers know how to ask better questions. That's the advantage.”Forget the ageist myth. Steve explains why mature employees are becoming AI's secret weapon—and why experience, not just coding, is the multiplier.>>Mental Health Is Not a Risk Factor—It's a Design Factor“You can't build resilient companies without resilient founders.”As an investor, Steve supports founders with integrity, grit, and humility. That includes stepping back when needed—and being asked, not judged, for how you feel._________________________Connect with Us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Steve Monaghan  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.10 Million+ All-Time Downloads.Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.Global Top 3% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>130,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

In this week's episode, Deirdre O'Reilly, Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of Compliance Institute's Prudential, Regulation and Governance Working Group speaks with David Corrigan, Chief Risk Officer, AIB Merchant Services, Eoin Shields, European Chief Risk Officer, Squareup International Limited and Conor Walsh, Independent Consultant and former Chief Risk Officer at KBC Bank Ireland. The Central Bank of Ireland released their Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report in February 2024. The aim of this report was to outline their perspective on the key trends and risks that are shaping the operating landscape of the financial services sector. Within this context in our second part series, we look at the theme of Risk Management. In this week's podcast our guest speakers cover the Central Bank of Ireland's assessment of the key risks facing regulated firms over a two-year time horizon which more broadly are captured under three thematic headings of the: - Macroeconomic and geopolitical environment - How regulated entities are responding to a changing world - Longer term structural forces at play They unpack each of these themes and discuss risk governance best practice more broadly. 

Kevin Murphy brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career as a CEO in the FinTech and Card Payments sectors, as well as serving as a Board Member and Independent Non-Executive Director. Specializing in growth acceleration and business transformation, Kevin has successfully led the growth, turnaround, and restructuring of businesses across Europe, North America, and Australia. His expertise spans private equity, large PLCs, and privately-owned companies. In this podcast, Kevin shares his insights on navigating dynamic and fast-paced environments, offering valuable lessons on turnaround strategies, quick decision-making, and managing stakeholders in private equity settings. He also emphasizes the importance of resilience, empathy, and integrity in leadership. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and on LinkedIn, and Kevin on LinkedIn

Enjoying 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're revisiting an important topic - financial scams. According to research by UK Finance, £1.17 billion was stolen through fraud in 2023. So what are the red flags we all need to watch for when it comes to our finances? Tune in to hear the best bits from episode seven, as our host, Philippa Lamb and our expert guests shared their top tips to avoid financial scams and what to do if you think you've been a victim. We hear from: Former Chief Executive of The Pensions Advisory Service and Independent Non-Executive Director at PensionBee, Michelle Cracknell CBE; Former Head of Security and Counter Fraud at Open Banking, Lisa Markey; and PensionBee's CTO, Jonathan Lister Parsons. Episode Breakdown: 01:37 Personal stories from the guests 03:38 The different types of financial scams 05:29 Scams and vulnerable people 06:35 Pension scams 11:15 How to spot the signs of financial fraud 12:44 What to do if you think you might be a victim   Further reading and listening: To learn more about financial scams and protecting yourself and your money, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: Episode transcript  E7: of The Pension Confident Podcast: How to stay safe from fraud and financial scams (Podcast) How to spot a pension scam 4 pension scams to watch out for What is pension liberation? Early pension release rules   Other useful resources: Scams Awareness Campaign (Citizens Advice) Annual Fraud Report 2024 (UK Finance) 'Scam Man and Robbin' game The Money and Pensions Service Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Types of pension scams (FCA) Protect yourself from scams (FCA) Reporting fraud and cyber crime (Action Fraud)   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube   Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on X, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Michelle and Lisa on LinkedIn.

What are corporates and financial institutions looking for from Islamic hedging tools? What exposures can realistically be managed and how do Islamic hedging tools fit into a wider risk management framework? What can and cannot be structured, and what are the most prominent principles hedging tools are based on? What is the Tahawwut Master Agreement and why is it important? How can hedging tools be used for specific purposes such as Islamic energy commodity derivative trades?Moderator:Abdulkader Thomas, Group President and CEO, SHAPE Knowledge ServicesPanelists:Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Senior Executive Vice President & Head Shariah Compliance, Meezan BankMohamed Iqbal Mohamed Iqbal, Independent Non-Executive Director, Agrobank MalaysiaDr Mohammad Mahbubi, Chairman, Sidogiri Islamic Institute

I'm thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Energy Sector Heroes podcast with your host, Michelle Fraser! This week, we have a very special guest: Euan McVicar.Euan is an Independent/Non-Executive Director and Legal and Governance Consultant with profound experience in energy transition and sustainability. His impressive credentials include:

Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Listen to part four of our personal finance tips and hear from our expert guests as they discuss switching current accounts, sharing parental leave and why you should be talking about money with your loved ones. Listen to parts one, two and three.  In this bonus episode, you'll hear helpful tips from: PensionBee's CMO; Jasper Martens; Founder of financial literacy platform, All Things Money; Ola Majekodunmi; Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Mrs MummyPenny; Lynn Beattie; Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori; Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA; PensionBee's CTO; Jonathan Lister Parsons; and Founder and CEO of Vestpod; Emilie Bellet.   Episode Breakdown:  00:25 The benefits of switching current accounts 02:03 Saving vs. investing your money 04:24 Investment accounts and fees 05:58 Parental leave and pensions 07:31 Separating personal and business finances 09:14 Talking about money with loved ones.   Read the transcript.   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com    Part three of our personal finance tips is here! In this bonus episode,our expert guests discuss budgeting, what to know before you get started with investing, plus they share a property mistake you may have made too. Get started on your financial spring cleaning and hear helpful tips from: Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Mrs MummyPenny, Lynn Beattie; Financial Journalist and Senior Digital Editor at MoneyWeek, Kalpana Fitzpatrick; Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori, Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA; CMO at PensionBee, Jasper Martens; and CMO at  LifeSearch; Justin Harper.   Episode Breakdown:  00:45 Monthly subscriptions 01:20 Saving little and often 02:13 Saving for your kids 02:49 Getting started with investing 03:50 Investing in property 04:56 The benefits of life insurance.   Read the transcript.   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube   Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

This week we preview the NRF Big Show APAC debuting this June in Singapore, with two very special guests:  Ngai Yuen Low, Group Chief Merchandise And Marketing Officer at AEON Co Malaysia live from Kuala Lumpur, and Ryf Quail, Compexosium's Managing Director live from Sydney, Australia. We start by delving into Yuen's incredible and diverse experience in the region, getting her thoughts on what makes her company so remarkable, before we explore her leadership style. Then Ryf gives us his thoughts on the impetus for such an exciting new event and what guests can expect. Needless to say, Steve is very excited to be going!But we kick things off by announcing the virtual launch event for Steve's new book. Go here to pre-register. Then it's on to the news of the week, including a few clues into where inflation and interest rates might be headed. Then it's on to dissecting the implications from last week's earnings reports from RH, GameStop, Walgreen's, and H&M. We also unpack a big deal from Home Depot to solidify it's position in the professional market. Then it's on to two big moves from Amazon to increase its AI and cloud computing position, before we wrap up with concerns about the Ozempic recession as Krispy Kreme and McDonald's double down on their partnership.  About YuenLow Ngai Yuen, a multiple award-winning workaholic also sits as an Independent Non-Executive Director of two public listed companies, GDEX Berhad and OCK Berhad. GDEX is a logistic and freight company while OCK is in the business of telecommunications network services and energy.Adding to her list of accolades is being named Tokoh Wanita Muda, a prestigious award presented by Her Majesty, the former Queen during the National Council of Women's Organizations, NCWO's celebration of National Women's Day. Also named Most Successful Woman of 2014 by Jessica Magazine, Bella Creative Award 2013 by ntv7, Women Weekly's Great Women Of Our Time 2012 award for the category of Media and Arts as well as Her World's Young Achiever of the year 2008.An Elevate Fellow as well as the US Department of State's IVLP's almuni, over the past 20 years, Yuen has gone from producing, directing and creating some of the highest rating TV programs in the country and regional countries to joining the corporate world – as the Director of Marketing and Communications of Carrefour Malaysia and Singapore, sitting on its management and exec committee; to being appointed the Exec Director/CEO of Global Entrepreneurship Movement Assoc that bridge technology to the underserved entrepreneurs.She championed the TUKAR program (Program Transformasi Kedai Runcit) both at the blueprint and execution phases as contribution to the ETP. In 2011, she was selected as a subject matter expert for the Prime Minister's Roundtable on engaging the youth and subsequently, Yuen leads the performing arts pillar through Kakiseni, an arts NGO to map the industry's growth for the Dasar Industri Kreatif Negara. Kakiseni has just launched its second book in the Hikayat series to make traditional arts relevant to the young. This is the 5th best selling titles that she produced alongside MPH to date. Yuen founded WOMEN:girls in 2011, a not for profit and cause driven organisation to drive higher women's share of voice. Driving higher women participation in leadership and decision making to apprenticeship programs for girls at risk to Ikal Mayang; a series of short films for girls to realise their voices/aspirations/dreams. An important milestone is achieved when Ikal Mayang is selected officially to premiere internationally at the 18th Busan International Film Festival 2013.In 2021, Yuen released the acclaimed social film on humanity called Orang Itu on Netflix. Orang Itu scored a 10/10 from film critic, Tan Sri Johan Jaafar in The Star and is named the top 5 must watch Malaysian film of the year. About Ryf With over 20 years of experience in media and tech, Ryf is a passionate and visionary leader who thrives on finding and converting opportunities across all categories. He is the Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia at Comexposium, one of the world's largest event organisers, where he oversees the region's leading marketing, e-commerce and media events. Ryf has a proven track record of building successful businesses, from launching a digital media start-up that became the largest in Australia, to delivering best-in-class digital and CRM programmes for a global professional service firm, to being recognised as Leader of the Year for Comexposium. He holds an MBA from the University of Otago Business School and has a strong network across the Asia Pacific region. Ryf's mission is to create impactful and innovative solutions for clients and partners, and to empower and inspire his team to achieve excellence. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of the bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the forthcoming Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , which will be published in April 2024 and is now available for pre-order at book retailers everywhere. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media..Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.Michael LeBlanc is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice, a keynote speaker around the world and consumer growth consultant. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor , Canada's top food industry podcasts and one of the top management podcasts in the nation according to Apple, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. You can learn more about Michael on LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's Last Request Barbecue, his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

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In this conversation, Fiona, a Managing Director and Independent Non-Executive Director, discusses her experience as a working mother. She shares insights into her career path, the importance of role models, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Fiona also reflects on attitudes towards pregnant women in the workplace and the changing role of fathers. She highlights the need for flexible parental leave options and the impact of parenting decisions such as having a nanny and choosing whether to breastfeed on returning to work. In this conversation, Fiona discusses various aspects of parenting, decision-making, vulnerability, and work-life balance. She emphasizes the importance of personal choice in parenting and advises that you are best placed to make decisions about your own family and that once a decision is made, be confident in sticking to it and ignore perceived judgment from others. She also reflects on the vulnerability experienced when returning to work after maternity leave and the need for support and understanding in the workplace. Fiona shares her experience of taking a role abroad and the challenges and rewards it brings to her family. Finally, she highlights the importance of appreciating individuals for their unique contributions and avoiding assumptions based on personal experiences.   Key takeaways The transition to parenthood is a unique journey for each individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Having a supportive network, including family and role models, can greatly influence a person's experience as a working parent. Attitudes towards pregnant women in the workplace have evolved, but there is still progress to be made in achieving gender equality and eliminating judgment. The role of fathers in parenting has become more prominent, with many dads taking on supportive and involved roles. Flexible parental leave options can benefit both parents and children, allowing for a better work-life balance. Parenting is a personal choice, and there is no right or wrong approach. It is important to respect and support each other's decisions. Returning to work after maternity leave can make individuals feel vulnerable. It is crucial for employers and colleagues to be understanding and provide support. Taking on new challenges, such as working abroad, can be a rewarding experience for both individuals and their families. It requires open communication and a willingness to adapt. Appreciating individuals for their unique contributions and avoiding assumptions based on personal experiences is essential for creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Family Dynamics 02:33 Career Path and Parenthood 09:30 Transitioning to Parenthood 11:48 Maternity Leave and Returning to Work 18:14 The Importance of Role Models 23:01 Attitudes Towards Pregnant Women in the Workplace 29:18 Supportive Family and Role Models 37:53 The Changing Role of Dads 42:08 Flexible Parental Leave 43:08 Challenges of Breastfeeding and Returning to Work 44:17 Different Approaches to Parenting 45:18 Limited Reading and Personal Parenting Advice 46:15 Vulnerability and Decision-Making 48:21 Self-Doubt and Delegating Responsibilities 50:31 Taking a Role Abroad 52:34 Balancing Work and Family Life 56:17 Appreciating Individuals and Avoiding Assumptions

Enjoying 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    Did you know that as well as a gender pay gap and a gender pension gap, there's also a gender investment gap? According to investment website; Boring Money, in the UK there's nearly £600 billion more in men's investment accounts than women's! Only a third of UK women say they feel confident dealing with their finances. But, is a lack of confidence the reason why only 48% of women invest in the stock market compared to 66% of men, or are other factors at play? To help us explore why women are less likely to invest are this month's expert guests:  Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori, Co-Founder of Female Invest; Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, and Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA.   Episode Breakdown:  02:00 Why's it important for women to invest? 03:15 Brief history of financial gender inequality 04:51 Saving vs investing 06:58 Why women are less likely to invest than men  08:46 Are women less likely to take risks?   14:24 Financial education for women  17:26 Pensions are investments  19:34 Who can invest? 22:03 Our guests first investments 26:07 Long-term thinking.    * We mention Boring Money's research shows a £600 billion gender investment gap worldwide - this figure actually only covers the UK!  The figures mentioned for the potential returns of savings vs investments were calculated using Santander's savings and investments calculator. The results were based on taking medium risk and the ‘realistic' expectation of growth. However, returns can be higher or lower. These are just examples and aren't guaranteed.    Further reading: For more information on the key issues affecting women and their finances, check out these resources from PensionBee. Episode 21 transcript Why aren't women investing?  Why closing the gender investing gap matters for impact investing Can financial education platforms help close the gender financial literacy gap? How important is financial independence? How can we improve financial health amongst women? Building your financial resilience Episode 3: How do we tackle the gender pension gap?   Other useful resources: Propelle Female Invest The history of women and money (GoHenry) Equal Pay Act 1970 (Gov.uk) Girls get less pocket money than boys (Netmums) Girls just wanna have funds (Female Invest book) Savings and investments calculator (Santander)     Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube   Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Ayesha on Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Anna (@hartvigsen_anna) on X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Lara on LinkedIn.

Raised in the predominantly white and middle-class area of Pinner, Trevor was one of the few black students in his school. Trevor embraced this difference and saw it as an advantage. He became head boy at school and felt that being ‘different' meant being unique and he thrived in his school environment and early life.  In 1998, Trevor began his career at Ipsos in the post room, eventually becoming a graduate trainee. After that, he moved to Ernst and Young as a Business and Strategic Analyst, and then to AOL moving up to Head of Consumer Insights. In 2008, while backpacking up a mountain in Argentina, Trevor received a call from Facebook. He flew back for a 15-minute interview and, shortly after, had to cut his travels short in order to start his new role at Facebook a month later. During this time, Trevor met his mentor Blake, who has since guided him through his career. In 2012, Trevor experienced a major change when his mentor Blake called to tell him he had a new job role in New York and needed an answer that same day. Trevor returned to his desk and messaged his wife Ali, to which she replied, "I guess we're moving to New York then." Trevor is now Head of Marketing for Global Business Solutions, EU at TikTok.  Trevor is also an Independent Non-Executive Director on the operational board of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), he is a mentor to the England Rugby Football Union (RFU) team and is on the global advisory board of Soho House Group. To hear Trevor's advice on using your difference as an advantage, the best mindset for progressing your career and how to push the industry forward, listen to this episode of ‘How I Became'. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HOWIBECAME__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for guest insights not on the podcast We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity & Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content Email: info@weunify.co.uk This is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UNIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity & Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Director: Charles Parkinson Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie Editor:  Catherine Singh

Top 5 Most Read RNS's on Vox Markets for Thursday 15th September 2022 5. The Parkmead Group #PMG - Update on Skerryvore The company has reached agreement to increase its stake in the Noth Sea Skerryvore project from 30% to 50% 4. Cineworld Group #CINE - Director Declaration Dean Moore, Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed to the Board of THG Plc as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 15 September 2022. 3. United Oil & Gas #UOG - Commencement of ASH-4 drilling and AJ -14 update Announce the commencement of drilling at the ASH-4 development well location and an update on the Al Jahraa-14 ("AJ-14") development well in the Abu Sennan licence, onshore Egypt. 2. Oriole Resources #ORR - Bibemi Phase 4 Drilling Results The phase 4 diamond drilling programme at Bibemi, completed for 531.30 metres ('m') in six holes, including an extension to previously reported Phase 2 drillhole BBDD034; 1. Open Orphan #ORPH - Comment regarding press speculation The company notes the media report relating to the allegation of an incident of potential insider dealing in the Company's shares by an unconnected private individual in 2020. There are no implications for the Company in the resolution of this allegation. 

According to the Office for National Statistics; in the year to March 2021, there were more than four million offences recorded for fraud alone! Action Fraud says that criminals walked off with more than £2.3 billion. Now you might think you're too savvy to be caught out. But are you confident you know how to spot a scam? Giving their tips on the signs to look out for and how you can stop yourself from getting scammed are: Former Chief Executive of The Pensions Advisory Service, and an Independent Non-Executive Director at PensionBee; Michelle Cracknell CBE Head of Security and Counter Fraud at the OBIE; Lisa Markey PensionBee's CTO; Jonathan Lister Parsons   Further reading: Read more on what you can do to avoid being scammed on our website. How to spot a pension scam 4 pension scams to watch out for What is pension liberation?   Other useful resources: 'Scam Man and Robbin' game The Money and Pensions Service Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Types of pension scams (FCA) Protect yourself from scams (FCA) Reporting fraud and cyber crime (Action Fraud)   Catch up on the latest news, read our episode transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow @PensionBee on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads and LinkedIn. Follow Michelle and Lisa on LinkedIn. Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to give us a review! Send your thoughts and ideas to: podcast@pensionbee.com.

At this event we will be joined by Sola David-Borha, Chairman Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Jennifer Rose, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Alliance MBS, and Damaris Albarran, Chair of the Advisory Board, AMBS. Sola David-Borha Sola is the Chairman Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited and Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. Sola was the Chief Executive for Africa Regions in Standard Bank Group responsible for the Group's 19 markets in Africa outside South Africa (2017 -2021). She is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and was the winner of the CNBC African Woman of the Year Award 2016. Jennifer Rose Jenni Rose qualified as an Accountant with the ICAEW when working in Audit with KPMG in 2008. From this she went on to teach in the KPMG Learning and Development team and then on to professional accountancy teaching before joining the University of Manchester in 2015. She is now a Senior Lecturer and passionate advocate of empowering independent connected learners. The main focus of her teaching is in auditing, financial reporting and financial statement analysis, as well as on the MBA at the University. She won the teaching excellence award University of Manchester Teacher of the Year in 2020 for her work as BSc Accounting Programme director and in sharing best practice in teaching excellence debriefs. Facilitator: Damaris Alberran Damaris retired from a 30-year career in global corporate banking in 2016. While working for two leading US banks, the Bank of Boston (now part of Bank of America) and the Bank of New York Mellon, she acquired a broad knowledge and experience of the financial markets, an understanding of corporate finance for companies at all stages of their growth and development and skills in Relationship Management, which she now enjoys sharing on some of the Business School's Executive Education programmes. Since retiring, she has focused on working with charities as a volunteer, trustee and Honorary Treasurer. Damaris graduated from the full-time MBA programme at Alliance MBS in 1984 and became Chair of the School's Advisory Board in October 2018.

Cathal Friel, Executive Chairman & Mo Khan, the newly appointed CEO of Open Orphan #ORPH discuss the new board structure. Highlights Executive Chairman, Cathal Friel will continue in his role under the new management structure. On 13 October 2021, the Company disclosed that Mo was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Open Orphan and that he would Chair both the Audit and Risk, and Nomination Committees. With Mo stepping into an executive role, the Company will look to fill the vacant Independent Non-Executive position and associated committee positions within the next 6 months. In the interim Mo will remain on both the Audit and Risk, and Nomination Committees however he will step down as Chair with immediate effect. He will also step down from the Remuneration Committee with immediate effect. Elaine Sullivan, as Independent Non-Executive Director, will take on the Chair position for the Audit & Risk Committee in the interim and for the Nomination Committee on a full-time basis. Mo is a business leader and customer-focused CRO executive with over 25 years of global clinical research experience across clinical operations, project management, business development and executive management functions. He previously worked at Pharm-Olam International, a global CRO, for 19 years from 2000-2019. Mo worked across a variety of senior positions including Executive Vice President of Clinical Development and Global Director of Clinical Operations. Mo was a key leader in driving the expansion and growth of the company from a small niche Eastern European CRO to a global player with offices across all continents. Laterally, he led global business development at Pharm-Olam resulting in significant growth and a successful sale in 2017, delivering substantial returns to its shareholders. Prior to this he worked at Innovex and Quintiles CRO (IQVIA). About Open Orphan plc Open Orphan plc (London and Euronext: ORPH) is a rapidly growing contract research company that is a world leader in testing vaccines and antivirals using human challenge clinical trials. The Company provides services to Big Pharma, biotech, and government/public health organisations. Open Orphan runs challenge studies in London from both its 19-bedroom Whitechapel quarantine clinic and its state-of-the-art 24-bedroom QMB clinic with its highly specialised on-site virology and immunology laboratory. The Company has a leading portfolio of human challenge study models for infectious and respiratory diseases and is developing a number of new models. There has been significant growth of the infectious disease market, which is estimated to grow to in excess of $250bn by 2025. The Group is focused on refreshing its existing challenge models and develop new models, such as Malaria, to address the dramatic growth potential of the global infectious disease market. Building upon its many years of challenge studies and virology research, the Company is developing an in-depth database of infectious disease progression data. Based on the Company's Disease in Motion® platform, this unique dataset includes clinical, immunological, virological, and digital (wearable) biomarkers. The Disease in Motion platform has many potential applications across a wide variety of end users including big technology, wearables, pharma, and biotech companies. Open Orphan's Paris office has been providing biometry, data management and statistics to its many European pharmaceutical clients for over 20 years. For over 15 years, the Company's Netherlands office has been providing drug development consultancy and services, including CMC (chemistry, manufacturing, and controls), PK and medical writing, to a broad range of European clients. Both offices are now also fully integrated with the London office and working on challenge study contracts as well as supporting third party trial contracts.

Just over two years on from its 2019 launch, Partners Life has given advisers one more reason to use its MUM underwriting system – it now includes an option for clients to enter their information directly into the company's system.The firm says it will save advisers time, benefit clients living in different locations to the adviser, and streamline the application process.Poll - Our latest poll asks you to consider your preferences when it comes to paper-based versus electronic policy applications.When AIA NZ's CEO Nick Stanhope went on extended leave in November last year, the firm's Sharron Botica (pictured) stepped in to run the show. However, she's been doing more than just holding the fort.She says Covid and lockdowns made all of us focus on the digitisation of the business. And that delivering a frictionless system for advisers is key.Botica also says growing AIA NZ's share of market by taking business away from competitors doesn't help the sector grow. She says the firm is developing new products to help make the pie bigger.Read the full interview at riskinfo NZ .co .nzAnd sticking with AIA NZ, Dame Paula Rebstock has joined the board of the insurer as an Independent Non-Executive Director.Rebstock holds a Master's degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and has extensive professional experience in corporate and public services governance,.Dave Greenslade, Executive Director at Strategi, says FAPs and others working across the sector should consider forming a plan of ongoing training to keep ahead of the FMA's requirements.He suggests a professional development plan (PDP) be put in place, saying the new advice regime effectively drags all providers of financial advice up to and slightly beyond the standard expected of AFAs.Greenslade recommends all financial advisers and nominated representatives develop and maintain a PDP.In a column for risk info nz Financial Advice NZ's CEO Katrina Shanks provides a quick overview of where the advice community should focus their efforts this year.The organisation has launched a tool kit for members to help them stay on track when it comes to meeting regulatory requirements ahead of the March 2023 cut-off date for fill licencing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SigmaRoc PLC's (LON:SRC) Max Vermorken joins Proactive London to present their update to the market on its performance for the 11 months to 30 November 2021. The highlights include group revenues for the period were £236.5m, up 107% over the prior year and like-for-like revenues increased 13.4% year-on-year in the period, including like-for-like growth of 9% against a strong comparative period in H2. And the company has announced the proposed appointment of Ms Axelle Henry as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from March 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary new director due diligence and onboarding processes.

About Eartha Pond She is a former Arsenal Chelsea, Everton, Charlton Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur player who won trophies including the FA Cup and Premier League and Championships in America. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director to The FA Womens Football Board (WFB) She is also a PE teacher who progressed into senior leadership positions within education, receiving accolades including Teacher of the Year, School of the Year & selected as 1 of the Top 50 Teachers in the World across 173 countries. She is also a local councillor for the only community council in London to have one, a campaigner known for her outstanding work with charities such as helping to raise over 100,000 for her local community after the Grenfell Tower disaster and was named a ChangeMaker in the Evening Standards: Progress 1000 Connect with Eartha Website LinkedIn Twitter Some topics we cover in this episode: Forcing her way into football at primary school and playing with men Difference between playing football in the US & UK The Power & Advantage Of Being An Underdog Transitioning from Football to Teaching Schools have become a business now and students are just numbers How her environment has helped mould and shapes her with a different perspective - The unique role of a local councillor, developing community and fostering relationships with the police. The Grenfell Tower disaster, justice and the positive change required. ESP Foundation - Creating access & opportunities for young people in Education| Sports| Politics The importance of celebrating our young people and why we should not only celebrate academic success Youth Centres Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I appreciate you and your support! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

About Eartha Pond She is a former Arsenal  Chelsea, Everton, Charlton Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur player who won trophies including the FA Cup and Premier League and Championships in America. She is  an Independent Non-Executive Director to The FA Women's Football Board (WFB) She is also a PE teacher who progressed into senior leadership positions within education, receiving accolades including Teacher of the Year, School of the Year & selected as 1 of the Top 50 Teachers in the World across 173 countries. She is also a local councillor for the only community council in London to have one, a campaigner known for her outstanding work with charities such as helping to raise over £100,000 for her local community after the Grenfell Tower disaster and was named a ChangeMaker in the Evening Standards: Progress 1000 Connect with Eartha  Website LinkedIn Twitter Some topics we cover in this episode: Forcing her way into football at primary school and playing with men Difference between playing football in the US & UK  The Power & Advantage Of Being An Underdog  Transitioning from Football to Teaching  Schools have become a business now and students are just numbers  How her environment has helped mould and shapes her with a different perspective -  The unique role of a local councillor, developing community and fostering relationships with the police. The Grenfell Tower disaster, justice and the positive change required. ESP Foundation - Creating access & opportunities for young people in Education| Sports| Politics  The importance of celebrating our young people and why we should not only celebrate academic success Youth Centres  Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I appreciate you and your support! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

About Eartha PondShe is a former Arsenal  Chelsea, Everton, Charlton Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur player who won trophies including the FA Cup and Premier League and Championships in America. She is  an Independent Non-Executive Director to The FA Women's Football Board (WFB)She is also a PE teacher who progressed into senior leadership positions within education, receiving accolades including Teacher of the Year, School of the Year & selected as 1 of the Top 50 Teachers in the World across 173 countries.She is also a local councillor for the only community council in London to have one, a campaigner known for her outstanding work with charities such as helping to raise over £100,000 for her local community after the Grenfell Tower disaster and was named a ChangeMaker in the Evening Standards: Progress 1000Connect with Eartha WebsiteLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Forcing her way into football at primary school and playing with menDifference between playing football in the US & UK The Power & Advantage Of Being An Underdog Transitioning from Football to Teaching Schools have become a business now and students are just numbers How her environment has helped mould and shapes her with a different perspective - The unique role of a local councillor, developing community and fostering relationships with the police.The Grenfell Tower disaster, justice and the positive change required.ESP Foundation - Creating access & opportunities for young people in Education| Sports| Politics The importance of celebrating our young people and why we should not only celebrate academic successYouth Centres Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on StitcherYour ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.I appreciate you and your support!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything

Everything You Need to Know About U.S. / SingaporeTaxes for International Entrepreneurs & Expats.About this eventBoon Yip Yee:1. Overview of personal SG taxes for ex-pats in SG2. Overview of SG Corp taxes for SMEs in SG3. Overview of the SG Budget 2021Derren Joseph:1. Overview of personal US taxes for ex-pats in SG2. Overview of US Corp taxes for SMEs in SG3. Overview of the tax changes expected from the Biden PresidencyJoin this discussionOur Speakers:Boon Yip Yee - FCCA, CA SINGAPORE DIRECTORYee Boon Yip is an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and is currently a partner of MT & Partners LLP, a chartered and public accounting firm based in Singapore specializing in advisory, audit, and assurance services. He is also one of the founders and the head of the enterprise risk management, audit, and advisory unit. Prior to that, Boon Yip worked in certified public accounting firms with international affiliations in Malaysia and Singapore. He was an auditor at Moores Rowland, UHY, and Mazars for over eight years from 2001. Thereafter, he joined a European multinational company as a group financial controller with key roles in internal controls and financial reporting. Boon Yip has over 13 years of experience in audit and assurance and financial reporting. He also gained valuable experience from his past involvement in other advisory services, including initial public offering, financial due diligence, corporate tax advisory, and planning. He also has experience auditing companies reporting in other reporting jurisdictions, including US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance services, in his past experience as an auditor of a company listed in AMEX.Boon Yip is a member and chartered accountant registered with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2011.Derren Joseph- International Tax for Private Clients, Global Mobility, & Cross-Border Investors (US, Europe, & SE Asia)Derren is an EA (Enrolled Agent - license # 00100858-EA) who has been admitted to practice before the IRS and is an associate member of the American Institute of CPAs (#7920958). He is the author of "Taxes for International Entrepreneurs and Expats: Proven Principles for Legally Reducing Taxes” (https://www.amazon.com/author/derrenjoseph).A Partner in Hayden T Joseph & Co. (DBA "Advanced American Tax") also a member of the International Tax Team at Moores Rowland Asia Pacific, with over 30 offices in 12 Asian countries.He has 2 Masters degrees in Economics. A Certified Diploma from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK), done Executive Education with Columbia Business School. He has completed Advanced Tax coursework at both New York University and the University of London.Derren enjoys writing and giving seminars.He had his views published in the Singapore Business Review, Forbes Asia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, the International Business Structuring Association (in the UK), Offshore Alert.He also has given seminars on tax issues in the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.NOTES:1. Link for this event: https://www.facebook.com/htj.tax/live/2. Submit questions in advance - Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com3. Those WITHOUT Facebook?Zoom link will be provided 24 hours in advance via an Eventbrite message so ensure that you sign up via Eventbrite to get the message.If you don't get the Zoom link 24 hours before the event via Eventbrite?Email: Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com4. It is also helpful if you use the Eventbrite calendar function to ensure that the event is automatically saved to the calendar on your device at your local time. Many times people miss the event because they misunderstood the time zones. Allow Eventbrite to make it easy for you. Leverage technology. Please don't contact us to confirm the time."5. For those joining us on Zoom?"Pictures or videos will be taken during the event to be posted on social media. If you do not wish to have your image used. Keep your camera off."

Everything You Need to Know About Taking your Singapore Tech Business To The USAAbout this EventCome join our webinar to discuss the potential to convert your successful Singapore tech company into an American company.The United States is not just the epicentre of tech innovation, it is the source of most of the available Venture CapitalA US based company is more attractive to many large potential investors.Our Speakers:Boon Yip Yee - Singapore Chartered Accountant with International ReachYee Boon Yip is an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and is currently a partner of MT & Partners LLP, a chartered and public accounting firm based in Singapore specializing in advisory, audit, and assurance services. He is also one of the founders and the head of the enterprise risk management, audit, and advisory unit. Prior to that, Boon Yip worked in certified public accounting firms with international affiliations in Malaysia and Singapore. He was an auditor at Moores Rowland, UHY, and Mazars for over eight years from 2001. Thereafter, he joined a European multinational company as a group financial controller with key roles in internal controls and financial reporting. Boon Yip has over 13 years of experience in audit and assurance and financial reporting. He also gained valuable experience from his past involvement in other advisory services, including initial public offering, financial due diligence, corporate tax advisory, and planning. He also has experience auditing companies reporting in other reporting jurisdictions, including US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance services, in his past experience as an auditor of a company listed in AMEX.Boon Yip is a member and chartered accountant registered with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2011.Derren Joseph- International Tax for Private Clients, Global Mobility, & Cross-Border Investors (US, Europe, & SE Asia)Derren is an EA (Enrolled Agent - license # 00100858-EA) who has been admitted to practice before the IRS and is an associate member of the American Institute of CPAs (#7920958). He is the author of "Taxes for International Entrepreneurs and Expats: Proven Principles for Legally Reducing Taxes” (https://www.amazon.com/author/derrenjoseph).A Partner in Hayden T Joseph & Co. (DBA "Advanced American Tax") also a member of the International Tax Team at Moores Rowland Asia Pacific, with over 30 offices in 12 Asian countries.He has 2 Masters degrees in Economics. A Certified Diploma from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK), done Executive Education with Columbia Business School. He has completed Advanced Tax coursework at both New York University and the University of London.Derren enjoys writing and giving seminars.He had his views published in the Singapore Business Review, Forbes Asia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, the International Business Structuring Association (in the UK), Offshore Alert.He also has given seminars on tax issues in the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.NOTES:1. Link for this event: https://www.facebook.com/htj.tax/live/2. Submit questions in advance - Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com3. Those WITHOUT Facebook?Zoom link will be provided 24 hours in advance via an eventbrite message so ensure that you sign up via Eventbrite to get the message.If you don't get the Zoom link 24 hours before the event via eventbrite?Email: Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com4. It is also helpful if you use the Eventbrite calendar function to ensure that the event is automatically saved to the calendar on your device in your local time. Many times people miss the event because they misunderstood the time zones. Allow eventbrite to make it easy for you. Leverage technology. Please don't contact us to confirm the time."5. For those joining us on Zoom?"Pictures or videos will be taken during the event to be posted on social media. If you do not wish to have your image used. Keep your camera off."

Everything You Need to Know About Taking your Singapore Tech Business To The USAAbout this EventCome join our webinar to discuss the potential to convert your successful Singapore tech company into an American company.The United States is not just the epicentre of tech innovation, it is the source of most of the available Venture CapitalA US based company is more attractive to many large potential investors.Our Speakers:Boon Yip Yee - Singapore Chartered Accountant with International ReachYee Boon Yip is an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and is currently a partner of MT & Partners LLP, a chartered and public accounting firm based in Singapore specializing in advisory, audit, and assurance services. He is also one of the founders and the head of the enterprise risk management, audit, and advisory unit. Prior to that, Boon Yip worked in certified public accounting firms with international affiliations in Malaysia and Singapore. He was an auditor at Moores Rowland, UHY, and Mazars for over eight years from 2001. Thereafter, he joined a European multinational company as a group financial controller with key roles in internal controls and financial reporting. Boon Yip has over 13 years of experience in audit and assurance and financial reporting. He also gained valuable experience from his past involvement in other advisory services, including initial public offering, financial due diligence, corporate tax advisory, and planning. He also has experience auditing companies reporting in other reporting jurisdictions, including US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance services, in his past experience as an auditor of a company listed in AMEX.Boon Yip is a member and chartered accountant registered with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2011.Derren Joseph- International Tax for Private Clients, Global Mobility, & Cross-Border Investors (US, Europe, & SE Asia)Derren is an EA (Enrolled Agent - license # 00100858-EA) who has been admitted to practice before the IRS and is an associate member of the American Institute of CPAs (#7920958). He is the author of "Taxes for International Entrepreneurs and Expats: Proven Principles for Legally Reducing Taxes” (https://www.amazon.com/author/derrenjoseph).A Partner in Hayden T Joseph & Co. (DBA "Advanced American Tax") also a member of the International Tax Team at Moores Rowland Asia Pacific, with over 30 offices in 12 Asian countries.He has 2 Masters degrees in Economics. A Certified Diploma from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK), done Executive Education with Columbia Business School. He has completed Advanced Tax coursework at both New York University and the University of London.Derren enjoys writing and giving seminars.He had his views published in the Singapore Business Review, Forbes Asia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, the International Business Structuring Association (in the UK), Offshore Alert.He also has given seminars on tax issues in the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Portugal, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.NOTES:1. Link for this event: https://www.facebook.com/htj.tax/live/2. Submit questions in advance - Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com3. Those WITHOUT Facebook?Zoom link will be provided 24 hours in advance via an eventbrite message so ensure that you sign up via Eventbrite to get the message. If you don't get the Zoom link 24 hours before the event via eventbrite? Email: Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com4. It is also helpful if you use the Eventbrite calendar function to ensure that the event is automatically saved to the calendar on your device in your local time. Many times people miss the event because they misunderstood the time zones. Allow eventbrite to make it easy for you. Leverage technology. Please don't contact us to confirm the time."5. For those joining us on Zoom?"Pictures or videos will be taken during the event to be posted on social media. If you do not wish to have your image used. Keep your camera off."

The boys are back and this week Janek is communicating via ouija board, Craig goes after well loved Disney characters and James decides he wants to sleep with Matthew Tkachuks dad.Our guest this week in the newly elected Independent Non Executive Director of the EIHA and current North East Nomad Thomas LillieWe also talk a lot about NHL stuff that we've paid very little attention you yet seemingly have lots of options about.Standard.

Karuna Shinsho (ASIJ 1986) Jazz Vocalist ​ Karuna Shinsho was born and raised in Hawaii until she moved to Tokyo in her early teens with her Japanese parents. After graduating from ASIJ in 1986, she attended Sophia University in Tokyo, where she majored in Political Science. While a junior at the university, she was chosen to anchor NHK Television's first English language news program, "Today's Japan", for broadcast in Japan and overseas. After four years at NHK, Karuna decided to deepen her knowledge of Japan and the world and attended Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs in New York. During that time, she also worked as a business anchor at NHK's New York Bureau. Upon attaining her Masters in International Affairs with a focus on East Asia, Karuna became an anchor/ correspondent for Asia Business News in Singapore. Then, after a brief stint in Tokyo working for NHK again, she moved to Hong Kong to work for CNN International as an anchor/correspondent where she earned several honors at the Asian Television Awards, including Best News Presenter. During her time in Hong Kong, Karuna got married and had her first son. She decided to quit journalism to be a stay-at-home mom. But television soon came calling again and she started anchoring a show on Asian affairs for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. After moving back to the United States, Karuna had her second son and joined her then diplomatic husband on his subsequent tours, which included the Philippines and Zimbabwe. During her time in Hong Kong, she had discovered yoga. She enjoyed the health and mental benefits of the practice and decided to become a yoga teacher. Back in Washington D.C. and going through a divorce, Karuna felt the urgent need to re-discover herself. She found that singing jazz helped her to heal and find joy again. Starting from jazz vocal workshops a few years ago to recently gigging locally and overseas, Karuna released her debut single "Smile" in November 2020. Her album, "To Love Again", will be out in 2021. Karuna understands that during challenging times, it can be difficult to be hopeful. But she believes that those moments are when one must be open to opportunities. One such opportunity presented itself when she was asked to join the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Hong Kong-based investment holding company, Melco International Development Limited. She is also grateful to be able to pursue her passion for singing and to share it with willing listeners.

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Fields Wicker-Miurin's famous 2009 TED Talk, "Learning from Leadership's Missing Manual." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/fields_wicker_miurin_learning_from_leadership_s_missing_manual?language=en.    Video Overview: "Leadership doesn't have a user's manual, but Fields Wicker-Miurin says stories of remarkable, local leaders are the next best thing. At a TED salon in London, she shares three."  Fields Wicker-Miurin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fields-wicker-miurin-9bb66a10/) has spent much of her career working in financial services, including as Director of Finance and Strategy at the London Stock Exchange. She is a partner at Leaders' Quest, an innovative, international social enterprise she helped establish in 2002. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Prudential Plc, an Independent Director at SCOR SE, an Independent Director at BNP Paribas SA and a Partner at Leaders Quest Ltd. She is on the Board of Directors at Prudential Plc, Scor UK Co. Ltd., SCOR SE, BNP Paribas SA, Royal London Group and Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy. Ms. Wicker-Miurin was previously employed as a Non-Executive Director by Savills Plc, a Chief Financial Officer & Director-Strategy by London Stock Exchange Plc, a Senior Partner by Strategic Planning Associates SRL, a Non-Executive Director by Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd., a Member-Ministerial Board by United Kingdom Ministry of Justice, and a Director-Batten Leadership School by University of Virginia. She also served on the board at Hembla AB, Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Bilt Paper BV, Bilt Paper Holdings Ltd., CDC Group Plc and King's College London. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, an undergraduate degree from Sciences Po and a graduate degree from The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

TORCH Goes Digital! presents a series of weekly live events Big Tent - Live Events! Humanities and Policy Week Part of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for the future Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The World After COVID: In conversation with Professor Peter Frankopan (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research) and Professor Ngaire Woods (Dean of Blavatnik School of Government). Biographies: Professor Peter Frankopan Peter Frankopan is Professor of Global History, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research, and Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College. Peter works on the history of the Mediterranean, Russia, the Middle East, Persia, Central and Southern Asia, and on relations between Christianity and Islam. He is particularly interested in exchanges and connections between regions and peoples. Peter specialises in the history of the Byzantine Empire in the 11th Century, and in the history of Asia Minor, Russia and the Balkans. Peter works on medieval Greek literature and rhetoric, and on diplomatic and cultrual exchange between Constantinople and the islamic world, western Europe and the principalities of southern Russia. Professor Ngaire Woods Professor Ngaire Woods is the founding Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government and Professor of Global Economic Governance at Oxford University. Her research focuses on how to enhance the governance of organizations, the challenges of globalization, global development, and the role of international institutions and global economic governance. She founded the Global Economic Governance Programme at Oxford University, and co-founded (with Robert O. Keohane) the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellowship programme. She led the creation of the Blavatnik School of Government. Ngaire Woods serves as a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s International Advisory Panel, and on the Boards of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Foundation. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Rio Tinto (effective September 2020). She sits on the advisory boards of the Centre for Global Development, the African Leadership Institute, the School of Management and Public Policy at Tsinghua University, and the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy at Cape Town University. She is Chair of the Harvard University Visiting Committee on International Engagement and sits on the Harvard Kennedy School Visiting Committee. She is a member of the UK Government National Leadership Centre's Expert Advisory Panel, and of the Department for International Trade’s Trade and Economy Panel. She is an honorary governor of the Ditchley Foundation. Previously, she served as a Non-Executive Director on the Arup Global Group Board and on the Board of the Center for International Governance Innovation. From 2016-2018, she was Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Values, Technology and Governance.She has also served as a member of the IMF European Regional Advisory Group, and as an Advisor to the IMF Board, to the Government of Oman’s Vision 2040, to the African Development Bank, to the UNDP’s Human Development Report, and to the Commonwealth Heads of Government. Ngaire Woods has published extensively on international institutions, the global economy, globalization, and governance, including the following books: The Politics of Global Regulation (with Walter Mattli, Oxford University Press, 2009), Networks of Influence? Developing Countries in a Networked Global Order (with Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, Oxford University Press, 2009), The Globalizers: the IMF, the World Bank and their Borrowers (Cornell University Press, 2006), Exporting Good Governance: Temptations and Challenges in Canada’s Aid Program (with Jennifer Welsh, Laurier University Press, 2007), and Making Self-Regulation Effective in Developing Countries (with Dana Brown, Oxford University Press, 2007). She has previously published The Political Economy of Globalization (Macmillan, 2000), Inequality, Globalization and World Politics (with Andrew Hurrell: Oxford University Press, 1999), Explaining International Relations since 1945 (Oxford University Press, 1986). She has published numerous articles on international institutions, globalization, and governance. She has also presented numerous documentaries for BBC Radio 4 and BBC TV2. She was educated at Auckland University (BA in economics, LLB Hons in law). She studied at Balliol College, Oxford as a New Zealand Rhodes Scholar, completing an MPhil (with Distinction) and then DPhil (in 1992) in International Relations. She won a Junior Research Fellowship at New College, Oxford (1990-1992) and subsequently taught at Harvard University (Government Department) before taking up her Fellowship at University College, Oxford and academic roles at Oxford University. Ngaire Woods was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2018 New Year's Honours for services to Higher Education and Public Policy. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and an International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

How do you mentally prepare to tackle hurdles as you transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship? Well, join our guest this week-Toyin Odulate. She will walk us step by step on her entrepreneurship journey. And on her becoming the CEO of her company-Olori. Before founding Olori Beauty Enterprise in 2018, Odulate served as an Independent Non-Executive Director for Anheuser-Busch InBev. She had also been the Regional Director for Anglophone West Africa, Country Manager for Danone NELN among other positions. In this episode, she narrates how a childhood passion and a hair accident she experienced in a salon, led to the eventual birth of her company. Also learn of the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face in the boardroom meetings. And other challenges cutting across genders and different social classes among business founders.

Amid growing acknowledgment that ESG-related strategic issues are a Board responsibility, Amelia talks with Karina Litvack, Independent Non-Executive Director at Eni SpA, Italian oil and gas giant. Karina takes us inside the boardroom discussion behind Eni's recent ambitious climate announcement, discusses why board qualifications must evolve to include climate expertise, describes her initiative to help board members develop that fluency, and tells us why boards should encourage their CEOs to be activists. Send us your feedback at BGPODCAST@brunswickgroup.com

The Women on Boards (WIMBoard) Programme is designed to increase the representation of women on Boards, supporting women to achieve their full potential and making significant contribution to national development Title: The Role of Boards in Anticipating and Managing Crises Speakers: 1. Mrs. Ibukun Awosika; Chairman First Bank Nigeria Limited 2. Mr. Mitchell Elegbe; GMD/Founder, Interswitch 3. Mrs. Oyeyimika Adeboye; MD, Cadbury Nigeria 4. Mrs. Bisi Lamikanra; Partner & Head of Advisory Services, KPMG Nigeria 5. Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo; Deputy Managing Director, Falcon Corporation Moderator: Ms. Cecilia Akintomide; Independent Non-Executive Director, FBN Holdings Plc.

Dr. Michael Jordaan, MCom, Ph.D., is the Founder of MonteGray Capital. Dr. Jordaan serves as a Partner at AngelHub Ventures. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector. He served as the Chief Executive Officer at First National Bank, Plc until December 31, 2013. He had a decade of experience working at the First National Bank, Plc. At FNB, he oversaw the move away from traditional banking toward rewarding ecosystem-centric solutions for customers. He has been an Independent Non-Executive Director of JSE Limited since January 1, 2014. Dr. Jordaan is the recipient of the CNBC Africa Business Leader of the Year for Southern Africa award. In this episode, Michael shares his top 5 survival skills for leaders. My previous episode with Dr. Jordaan: https://www.greyjabesi.com/ep90/

Today's podcast is with Dr. Allan Zeman the Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, a major property owner and developer in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong Area, one of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist and entertainment districts. The new California Tower at the heart of Lan Kwai Fong which features cues to the Group’s flair for design and attracted the top leisure brands that will take the district to new heights. Dr. Zeman is also the Chairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Association. Lan Kwai Fong Group in recent years, has expanded to various cities in China which include Chengdu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu was opened in 2009. Dr. Zeman is also the owner of Paradise Properties Group, a property developer in Thailand which includes the award winning Andara Resort in Phuket. Dr. Zeman serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sino Land Company Limited, Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited, Global Brands Group, Television Broadcasts Limited (“TVB”), Fosun Tourism Group and is the Non-Executive Director of Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, all of which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Dr. Zeman is also the Non-Executive Chairman of Wynn Macau Limited, a prominent gaming operator in the US and Macau. Dr. Zeman is a director of the “Star” Ferry Company, Limited. Having lived in Hong Kong for over 45 years, Dr. Zeman has been very involved in government services as well as community activities. He was the Chairman of Ocean Park from 2003 to 2014 and is now the Park’s Honorary Advisor. During his tenor at Ocean Park, Dr. Zeman managed to raise visitor numbers despite the opening of rival Hong Kong Disneyland, making the park more attractive and generating record profits. A 2007 article in Forbes magazine, referred to Zeman as "Hong Kong's Mouse Killer" because of the success that Ocean Park enjoyed.

This episode features an interview with Nadine Miller, an Independent Non-Executive Director for Wesdome Gold Mines and a Strategic Advisor at Awz Ventures Inc. Awz is a Canadian hub for investments in cybersecurity, intelligence and physical security AI-based technologies from Israel, a global leader in these sectors. Awz manages US$100 million between its first two venture capital funds. The interview is conducted by The Northern Miner's acting editor-in-chief Trish Saywell. Nadine warns of the perils of loose cybersecurity and the ability of hackers to infect processing plants with malware. She also emphasizes the need for more collaboration between startups and mining companies, describing it as an 'opportune time' to foster new relationships. All this and more with online editor and host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We chat with James Campbell, Independent Non-Executive Director of Shefa Gems to discover what the company is up to. Joining him is Andy Morrison, an investor who recently did a site visit. 

Previously the Managing Director of IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Chong Chye Neo is now the Independent Non Executive Director of Bursa Malaysia and Hong Leong Bank Berhad. In April 2018, she was recognised by the Malaysian Business publication as one of Malaysia’s 25 Women of Influence. She also channeled her passion for talent development by contributing to ICAEW-Women In Leadership and Lean In Malaysia program.In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2019, Chye Neo shares The Untold Stories of Chye Neo - 3 Lessons from 30 years in the Tech Industry. Connect with Chye Neo here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chye-neo-chong-1b046813/A new ASB Podcast episode will be released on Spotify and iTunes every Wednesday, 8pm.

In this episode, learn about our global war strategy for the 114th Congress through highlights of two Senate Armed Services Committee hearings. Witnesses include former Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, Madeline Albright, and George Shultz and retired military leaders General James Mattis, General Jack Keane, and Admiral William Fallon. Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Global Challenges and US National Security Strategy Senate Committee on Armed Services, January 27, 2015 General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) Former Commander, United States Central Command 2010-2013 On the Board of Directors of General Dynamics Board Member at Theranos, a blood diagnostics company General John "Jack" M. Keane, USA (Ret.) Former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army 1999 - 2003 Member of the Council on Foreign Relations On the Board of Directors of General Dynamics Strategic advisor and consultant for Academi (Blackwater) as of July 2012 Is a Venture Partner at SCP Partners, a private equity firm with investments in IT, medical devices & pharmaceuticals, and surveillance, and defense. On the Board of Directors at International Battery Inc., which manufactures lithium ion batteries. On the Board of Directors at MetLife On the Board of Directors at CDC Real Estate Opportunity Fund, a commercial real estate service in Washington D.C. Quadrennial Defense Review, 2014 Admiral William J. Fallon, USN (Ret.) Former Commander, United States Central Command Executive Vice President of Strategy of SM&A, which help companies score defense procurement contracts Independent Non-Executive Director of Frontier Services Group Limited. as of April 201, which is "Africa's Premier Expeditionary Logistics Provider" The Executive Chairman of the Board is Eric Prince of Blackwater Partner at Tilwell Petroleum Inc. Chairman of the Board of Directors at Countertack Inc., a cybersecurity company. On the Board of Directors at Cylance, Inc., which is a cybersecurity company. On the Board of Directors at the American Security Project Owns his own consulting and advisory business, William J. Fallon & Associates, Inc. Global Challenges and the U.S. National Security Strategy Senate Committee on Armed Services, January 29, 2015 Henry Kissinger Government Positions Secretary of State and National Security Advisor to Presidents Ford and Nixon Coordinated the CIA coup that overthrew Allende and installed Pinochet in Chile (Project FUBELT) Private Positions Member of the Breton Woods Committee Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Board member at the Atlantic Council Trilateral Commission member Honorary Council of Advisors on the US-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce Member of the J.P. Morgan Chase International Council Board Member at Theranos, a blood diagnostics company Member of the 1994 CSIS American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee (with Brzezinski) Advisor to the Board of Directors at American Express On the Board of Directors at the Continental Grain Company, New York's 17th largest private company Madeleine Albright Government Positions President Clinton's Secretary of State Private Positions Member of the Breton Woods Committee Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Trilateral Commission member Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, and Chair of Albright Capital Management, an affiliated investment advisory firm focused on emerging markets. Albright Capital Management is a investor in Helios Towers Africa, a telecommunications company in Africa. Albright Capital Management is an investor in Flemingo International, an international retail company with over 120 stores, that sells things in airport, seaports, and borders, including duty free stores and jewelry stores. Albright Capital Management is also an investor in APR Energy, which supplies government utilities in developing nations with power equipment. Dr. George P. Shultz Government positions President Nixon's Labor and Treasury Secretary President Reagan's Secretary of State Advisor to President George W. Bush: The Wall Street Journal called him "The Father of the Bush Doctrine" Private positions President and Director of the Bechtel Group from 1974-1982, until he became Reagan's Secretary of State 1976: Bechtel gets contracts build a Saudi Arabian city, Jubail Member of the Breton Woods Committee Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Chairman of the Energy Task Force, member of the Economic Policy Working Group and the Arctic Security Working Group at the Hoover Institution Educated at the University of Chicago Former Chairman of the JP Morgan Chase International Council On the Board of Directors of Gilead Sciences Board Member of Acuitus, which has something to do with DARPA training and education. Board Member at Theranos, a blood diagnostics company Riley P. Bechtel is also on the Board of Directors as of March 2014 Information Presented in This Episode Ukraine U.S. Planned Coup Listen to the leaked phone call between Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and US Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt. Transcript of the call President Obama admits to Fareed Zakaria on CNN that the United States was behind the installation of the new Ukrainian government. IMF loan Ukraine was awarded another IMF loan, this time for $17.5 billion, in February 2015. Economic Reforms adopted Increase military spending Increase in the army from 184,000 to 250,000 Stricter punishments for deserters (approximately 10,000 people have deserted the army.) 3-7 years in jail for failure to execute an order that caused grave consequences Privatize Energy Increased a tax on gas produced by Ukragasvydobuvannia and Ukmafta, Ukrainian state gas companies, from 20 to 70 percent. Increased the gas tariff for heat supply companies by 2.2 times Increased gas tariff for residents by 3.3 times Deregulation Lifted ban on private sector ownership of land Legalized GMO’s Ukraine is world's third largest exporter of corn and fifth largest exporter of wheat Three types of business activities related to agriculture will no longer require licenses Trade in pesticides and argo-chemicals Cattle breeding activities Fumigation Cut Social Welfare Programs Pension reforms will cut pensions of elderly with part time jobs by 15 percent Weapons to the New Government The U.S. will send $75 million worth of "non-lethal" weapons to the Ukrainian government. Why Soldiers have the Raven UAV   Iraq Oil Pipeline A new oil pipeline opened from Erbil to Turkey in June 2014. Budget Functions Function 150 Function 150 appears to be war related items funded through the Departments of State, Agriculture, and Treasury. Function 150 received approximately $50 billion in 2014 and the President requested $55 billion for 2015. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Blood is Thicker than Oil by The Undercover Hippy (found on Music Alley by mevio)

This week we are joined by Ms Buyelwa Sonjica who served as South Africa’s Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs (2009-2010), Minister of Minerals and Energy (2006-2009), Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry (2004-2006), Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (2003-2004), and currently Independent Non-Executive Director of Kumba Iron Ore. We discuss the importance of the South African constitution’s founding principle of non-sexism to guide enabling legislation for the full emancipation and economic participation of women in society. To further advance women’s issues requires strategic collective leadership with representatives from all spheres of society. We remark that empowering women is an economic imperative, powered by education and aided by sharing knowledge of best practices for success, and reflect on the positive evolution of culture towards women in response to social effects, overriding oppressive practices. Tune in for more…

Speaking from a CBI event in London today with business and political leaders to discuss the industrial strategy Andy Green, Independent Non-Executive Director, ARM Holdings, talks about the future direction of the Industrial Strategy.

Savio Kwan (MSc09), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets. The Global Leadership Summit is the London Business School's flagship event for its global community. http://www.london.edu

Savio Kwan (MSc09), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets. The Global Leadership Summit is the London Business School's flagship event for its global community. http://www.london.edu

Savio Kwan (MSc09/1976) reflects on his career and time at London Business School. http://www.london.edu

Savio Kwan (MSc09/1976) reflects on his career and time at the School.

Savio Kwan (MSc09), Independent Non-Executive Director, Alibaba Group, on what we can learn from emerging markets