FWPodcast
FWPodcasts feature expert insights on emerging trends in business and finance. Each episode offers in-depth analysis and practical advice from industry leaders. Stay informed with the latest discussions and commentary on key market developments.
Cross-border transactions
with Gavin Combe at KPMG
March 2026 | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
In this FWPodcast interview, Gavin Combe explains how cross‑border deals are shaped by geopolitics, stakeholder alignment, supply chain security, cultural integration, emerging technology opportunities and differing corporate risk appetites across regions.
Captives unlocked: what CFOs need to know
with T.J. Scherer at Spring Consulting Group
February 2026 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, T.J. Scherer reveals how CFOs often misunderstand captives, overlook total cost of risk, and miss hidden benefits like cash‑flow gains, surplus and market leverage. Success requires long‑term strategy, data discipline, and assessing readiness for risk and ROI.
Big buying small
with Chau Woeste at KPMG
February 2026 | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
In this FWPodcast interview, Chau Woeste talks about: big firms buying small for innovation, AI edge or defence; culture clashes and lost value; need for clear purpose, founder insight and cultural integration; and aligning motives to build trust and protect a smaller target’s ‘magic’.
Shareholder activism
with Adam Riches at Alliance Advisors
July 2025 | BOARDROOM INTELLIGENCE
In this FWPodcast interview, Adam Riches talks about: how activism is resurging globally, driven by governance shifts, universal proxy rules and undervaluation; the need for companies to self-assess, engage investors, and adapt to rising retail and passive influence; and how activists must align with shareholder sentiment.
Captive insurance
with Prabal Lakhanpal at Spring Consulting Group
April 2025 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, Prabal Lakhanpal talks about: what captive insurance entails; the drivers behind its growing popularity; how businesses can apply it to fund their risks and bridge gaps in coverage; how it can lead to greater capital efficiency and better structuring of risk; and what the next evolution of captives might be.
Cyber security
with Sarah Armstrong-Smith at Microsoft
March 2025 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, Sarah Armstrong-Smith talks about: the nature and scale of today’s cyber risks; how threat actors are leveraging AI in their attacks; how organisations can deploy AI to fight back; the importance of driving enterprise-wide cyber awareness; and the future of innovation in the cyber security field.
Compliance and ethics
with Klaus Moosmayer at Novartis
October 2024 | RISK MANAGEMENT
In this FWPodcast interview, Klaus Moosmayer talks about compliance and ethics in depth. He looks at: how the compliance function and the role of the chief compliance officer are changing; building a compliance culture within organisations; promoting ethical behaviour; dealing with typical challenges along the way; and how technology can help.