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In this episode of the Treasury Tomorrow podcast, Aviv Yehezkel, Chief Technology Officer of next-generation network security firm Cynamics, and Katherine Graham, Head of Security Services at NatWest joins our very own Head of Digital Nick Pederson for a discussion about how corporate treasurers can help fight against cybersecurity threats.   NB: This was recorded on 6 October 2022.  For any terms...

Welcome to The Big Questions podcast! Featuring specialist insights from a range of experts, each month NatWest’s Global Head of Economics & Markets Strategy John Briggs tackles the big questions shaping the future of the economy, markets, and businesses.  In this inaugural episode of The Big Questions, John speaks with Brian Daingerfield, Ross Walker, and Galvin Chia about what China's p...

Dan Bressler, Climate and ESG Capital Markets Corporates, considers the emergence of transition finance, in this special 2023 year-ahead themed 5 in 5. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our December newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/the-road-to-sustainable-finance-continues.html To get the latest 5 in...

Rui Zu, ESG Advisory, spends 5 minutes reflecting on the latest trends in ESG disclosure and data initiatives impacting companies and investors. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our November newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/navigating-esg-disclosure-trends-toward-standardisation.html To get the lates...

In this special Year Ahead podcast, Alvaro Vivanco, Caroline Haas, and Fjordi Mulla discuss the impact of the energy shock on our collective progress achieving net zero in the years to come. Visit natwest.com/yearahead2023 to get access to essential insights on the key themes fueling the 2023 outlook. NB: This was recorded on 15 November 2022.  For any terms used please refer to this glossary:  ht...

In this special Year Ahead podcast, Brian Daingerfield, Eimear Daly, and Galvin Chia take a closer look at what’s going on in energy markets, the impact on the global economy and the green energy transition, and how policymakers may attempt to tackle volatility and growth concerns in 2023. Visit natwest.com/yearahead2023 to get access to essential insights on the key themes fueling the 2023 outloo...

In this special Year Ahead podcast, John Briggs and Scott Livingstone discuss the wide-ranging impact of geopolitics on markets and the economy, and the major geopolitical risks to watch in the 2023. Visit natwest.com/yearahead2023 to get access to essential insights on the key themes fueling the 2023 outlook. NB: This was recorded on 3 November 2022.  For any terms used please refer to this gloss...

In this special Year Ahead podcast, Ross Walker, Giovanni Zanni, Kevin Cummins, and Imogen Bachra take a closer look at how inflation trends could impact markets and influence monetary policy in 2023. Visit natwest.com/yearahead2023 to get access to essential insights on the key themes fueling the 2023 outlook. NB: This was recorded on 14 November 2022.  For any terms used please refer to this glo...

Tom Cascales, from our Climate & ESG Capital Markets team, is joined by Ben Morley partner and associate director at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), to consider BCG’s support of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI). BCG’s support of the initiative includes developing a first-of-its-kind private benchmark of ESG data, within the private markets.  To get the latest 5 in 5 episodes as so...

Doug Shuffman, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, spends 5 minutes reflecting on key trends  from Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) issuances, by Financial Institutions. https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/navigating-decarbonisation-despite-volatile-macro-backdrop.html?q=pietro+stimamiglio&brand=NATWEST&section=corporates&enginekey=Qwsq9cprFb...

Pietro Stimamiglio, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, spends 5 minutes reflecting on the European Central Bank’s plan to introduce climate scoring, as they look to gradually decarbonise their corporate bond holdings in their monetary policy portfolios. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our October newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustai...

Jaspreet Singh, Sustainable Finance US Capital Markets, spends 5 minutes reflecting on the US’ decision to sign the 2022 Inflation Reduction into law, and its impact on climate. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our September newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/market-volatility-hampering-greeniums-prima...

Tom Cascales, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, is joined by Alistair Perkins, a member of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IGCC), to discuss the IGCC Infrastructure Working Group and its impact on the market. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our August newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/private-finance...

Niceasia McPerry, Climate & ESG Capital Markets Corporates, spends 5 minutes considering 5 key aspects of the EU Social Taxonomy, with a focus on why it has been delayed and what this delay means for the market. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our August newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/corporat...

Tom Gidman, Debt and Financing Solutions, spends 5 minutes considering ESG Ratings, and the 5 key themes driving recent calls for regulation in this space.  For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our July newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/corporate-esg-monthly-12-july-2022.html  To get the latest 5 in 5 epi...

Slipping Away – More monetary tightening ahead but the skies darken over the global economy  Join Neil Parker, NatWest Markets FX Strategist, to hear about the market developments over recent weeks. (This webinar was recorded on 6 July 2022.) In June, the US and UK raised interest rates, while the European Central Bank hinted strongly at a hike. As concerns over inflation remain paramount to centr...

Jake Hallam, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, considers the 5 key Social Bond trends set to shape the market for FIs.  To get the latest 5 in 5 episodes as soon as they’re available, remember to hit ‘subscribe’, and if you found the content useful click ‘like’ so it’s easier for others to find.  NB: This was recorded on 6 July 2022.  For any terms used please refer to this glossary: https://www....

Dean Shahfar, Sustainable Finance, spends 5 minutes considering the 5 key actions the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are taking to get a handle on greenwashing. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our June newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/corporate-esg-monthly-14-june-2022.html To get the late...

Businesses today face unprecedented risks, and the current market environment can be challenging to navigate for those in need of capital or looking for more financial flexibility. In this special episode of OnPoint, John Briggs speaks with Carla Floyd, Head of Debt & Financing Solutions, and James Tayler, Head of Primary Capital Markets, about how corporate financial decision-makers can make...

Nick Bulloch, ESG Advisory, spends 5 minutes exploring the 5 key ESG trends shaping the market for Corporates this month.  For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our May newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/corporate-esg-monthly/corporate-esg-monthly-11-may-2022.html To get the latest 5 in 5 episodes as soon as they’re available, r...

What are the major pressures shaping supply chains in the near, medium, and long-term? Are emerging supply chain trends like the shift from "just in time" to "just in case" and the decentralisation of distribution networks here to stay? How should corporate leaders think about adapting their supply chains to make their business models more resilient -- and vice versa? In this s...

In this episode, we look at what happened in the run-up to the financial crisis, its impact and the aftermath. Did we learn the lessons from the crisis, or have we repeated them in the Covid pandemic and recovery? Has globalisation strengthened or weakened supply chains and can they be fixed? What are the implications for markets from these bouts of crisis? Host: Duncan Maccabe, UK Corporate FX Sa...

In this episode of ESG Horizons, Dr. Arthur Krebbers speaks with Christian Nickels-Teske, from Prologis, on a range of topics, from the impact of implementing a green finance framework, to the Prologis European Logistics Fund (PELF) and more.  Remember to hit ‘subscribe’ so you can watch our latest episodes as soon as they’re available – and hit the ‘like’ button so it’s easier for others to find....

Vishal Saxena CFA, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, is joined by Bill Gilbert, Head of Carbon Markets, to consider 5 key voluntary carbon market innovations. For more on the key ESG trends shaping the market, be sure to check-out our March newsletter: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/sustainability/private-finance-esg-monthly/private-finance-esg-monthly-march-2022.html To get the late...

In this special episode of On Point, Andrew Blincoe and Peter Bolstorff, Executive Vice President at the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), speak about supply chain disruption in 2022 and why the treasury function is at the core of making supply chains more resilient.  Remember to hit ‘subscribe’ so you can watch our latest episodes as soon as they’re available – and hit the ‘like’ bu...