Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed

AI agents are rapidly shifting how businesses approach automation and decision-making. As capabilities evolve, organizations are rethinking workflows, data, and the role of human expertise alongside intelligent systems.  In this episode, Olga Loiseau-Aslanidi , Managing Director for AI Solutions and Keith Berry , General Manager at Moody’s, join host Alex Pillow to explore how AI agents are transf...

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is more than a regulatory checkbox—it can be a critical defense against financial crime and a cornerstone of trust in banking. In this episode of Risk Reframed, Moody’s Jill DeWitt, and PwC’s Jim Daly join host Alex Pillow to break down what CDD really means for banks, how it works day-to-day, and why it matters. They answer key questions like:  What are the main compo...

Hitting growth targets is often treated as a pure success metric, but missing them can create far wider risks for an organization. This episode reframes growth through a risk lens, exploring how revenue targets connect to confidence, culture, and long‑term performance. James Hargreave , Strategist for Growth and Strategy at Moody’s, joins host, Alex Pillow, to unpack why “missing your number” can...

Supply chain risk has moved from a back-office concern to a boardroom priority. In this episode of Risk Reframed, we dig into the foundations to understand what supply chain risk management really means in today’s interconnected world. Carolina Azar , Senior Director and Lead Strategist for Supply Chain Risk Management at Moody’s, joins host, Alex Pillow , to break down the fundamentals and explai...

Trade credit is a critical but often overlooked part of managing business risk, sitting at the intersection of sales, finance, and cash flow. In this episode, we explore how trade credit has evolved into a strategic lever for organizations navigating today’s complex risk environment. Eefje Van Craen , Lead Strategist for Trade Credit at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack what trade credit r...

Third-party risk management (TPRM) has become a critical discipline as organizations navigate increasingly complex supplier networks and emerging risks. This episode breaks down some of the fundamentals of TPRM and why getting the basics right can matter so much. In this episode, Marisol Lopez Mellado , Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack third-party risk management...

AI-powered agents have changed how commerce works and how risk is now managed across industries.  In this, our landmark 100th, episode of the podcast, the conversation turns to what agentic commerce means for trust, fraud, and decision-making at scale. In this special, milestone edition, Shaked Vax , Head of Product Strategy and Partnerships at Pipl, a veteran of the fraud, authentication, and cyb...

Technologies are evolving faster than ever, reshaping how governments, intelligence teams, and national security organizations operate in a world where technological advantage increasingly defines geopolitical influence.  In this fourth and final installment of our All Source miniseries, Megan Anderson , Executive Vice President at IQT and Jason Lee , Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, join host A...

Content creation is expanding faster than ever, bringing new pressures on platforms to keep their spaces safe, trusted, and resilient. With technology reshaping the landscape, how can platforms protect both creators and consumers?  In this episode of Risk Reframed, host Alex Pillow is joined by Alison Boden , Executive Director at Free Speech Coalition, and Robert Evans , CEO and Co‑founder at FIN...

With sanctions enforcement tightening and evasion tactics changing, organizations everywhere are reassessing how they navigate risk, compliance, and international operations. In this episode of Risk Reframed, host Alex Pillow is joined by Hera Smith and Ted Datta , Industry Practice Leads at Moody’s, to break down what has changed in sanctions over the past year—and what businesses should be prepa...

The risk landscape is evolving and so are we! By audience demand "KYC Decoded" has become "Risk Reframed".  This Moody's Talks show will deliver insights across the risk areas, as well as providing practical strategies and thought leadership for risk professionals operating in today’s complex landscape.  In this episode, host Alex Pillow is joined by Samantha Hall , Head of Commercial Strategy for...

Forced labor remains a pressing challenge across global trade, often hidden deep in complex supply chains. As regulations tighten and scrutiny grows, businesses are rethinking how they achieve transparency and compliance.  In this episode, Amy Morgan , VP of Trade at Altana, joins our host, Alex Pillow , to explore how companies can tackle forced labor risks in their supply chains. Amy shares insi...

Risk is no longer confined to a single department—it’s a business-wide challenge. In this episode, we explore how organizations can move from siloed approaches to a unified risk management strategy that drives resilience and competitive advantage.  Host Alex Pillow is joined by Paul Nola , Partner at We Live Context, who shares insights from Moody’s latest study on unified risk management. This re...

BIS 50% Rule: What you need to know The BIS 50% Rule is coming—but it’s already reshaping screening activities. By making ownership the deciding factor for the US Entity List, this rule could expose hidden connections, highlight new risks, and impel companies to rethink how they manage global trade and global due diligence.  In this episode, host Alex Pillow , is joined by Moody’s Industry Practic...

What if your compliance controls aren’t doing what you think they are? In a world where regulations shift overnight and data moves faster than ever, continuous monitoring is your second line of defense – testing, validating, and strengthening controls before risk becomes reality.   In this episode, host Alex Pillow sits down with Anu Mathur Boyd , Head of Continuous Monitoring at ING, and Francis...

In this episode, we dive into the findings of Moody’s latest global study on the use of artificial intelligence in risk-related compliance — an evolution of our 2023 research. This new report explores how attitudes, adoption, and applications of AI have shifted across industries and regions.   We’re joined once again by Paul Nola , Partner at We Live Context, who returns to the show with host, Ale...

Moody’s and SAP are transforming how organizations approach risk, data, and trust—together. By combining Moody’s proficiency in risk data and analytics with SAP’s powerful enterprise software and cloud solutions, this partnership is paving the way for faster, smarter decision-making across industries.  In this episode, host  Alex Pillow  sits down with  Marc Geal , Head of Product Technology and E...

What do 1,000+ supply chain conversations teach us about resilience, innovation, and leadership?  In this episode of KYC Decoded, Scott Luton , founder, CEO, and host of Supply Chain Now , sits down with host Alex Pillow , to share his hard-earned insights from years of frontline dialogue with industry leaders.  With global disruption reshaping how organizations think about sourcing, automation, a...

How does one crypto transaction spiral into a $1.5 billion cybercrime? The Bybit heist. This wasn’t just the largest crypto theft in history—it was a criminal feat of deception that exposed how even sophisticated systems can be breached when fraud, cybersecurity, and human oversight don’t align.  In this episode, we are excited to welcome returning guest  Geoff White,  investigative journalist and...

Fraud is one of the most pervasive challenges in the modern economy, accounting for enormous financial and societal harm. In response to this growing crisis, the UK has introduced a ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence—a transformation that holds organizations accountable for their role in preventing fraudulent activities.  In this episode, Moody’s Industry Practice Lead, Ted Datta , joins host Alex...

What if all your data and systems could work together seamlessly, breaking down silos and unlocking endless possibilities? That’s the promise of data interoperability—connecting platforms and datasets to fuel smarter collaboration, sharper insights, and transformative innovation.   In this episode, we welcome Ian Godfrey , Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, who dives into the technologies, standar...

In this episode of KYC Decoded , we’re excited to highlight the newly formed partnership between Moody’s and GBG, a collaboration aimed at further streamlining business onboarding through continued development of smarter identity verification in Moody’s Maxsight™ platform.  Joining us is Gus Tomlinson , Managing Director of Identity Fraud at GBG, to discuss the importance of balancing robust verif...

Three years after our 2022 podcast series on Perpetual KYC (pKYC), we’re rebooting the topic to explore how the practice has evolved and where the industry stands today.  The pKYC landscape has shifted, with advancements in technology, regulatory expectations, and data integration driving its adoption as a dynamic, real-time approach to customer due diligence.  In this episode, Moody’s Industry Pr...

Terrorism is not a static threat—it’s evolving in complexity and reach, demanding new ways of thinking and acting to counter it. Staying ahead means knowing what to look for and equipping the intelligence and security community with the insights needed to act decisively in an unpredictable world.  In this third installment of the All-Source miniseries, we’re bringing together two leading voices on...

In a world increasingly defined by rapid information flow, interconnected risks, and complex decision-making, intelligence analysis has never been more critical—or challenging. In this second installment of our All Source miniseries, we are joined by Lieutenant General Guy Swan , U.S. Army (Retired) and President of Swan and Associates, LLC and Jason Lee , Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s who exp...