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ESG industry insights: Banking and capital markets Nov 16, 2020

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ESG is front and center for boards and leadership teams in the banking and capital markets sector. In this episode, Kevin O’Connell invites Matt Giordano and Corey Merrill to delve into ESG, it’s impact on this industry and what banks are doing to remain competitive.

We discuss the following questions:

0:36 - Why is it the time for banks to put ESG at the forefront?
2:33 - What are banks doing from an ESG perspective to remain competitive?
3:40 - How have banks played a catalyst role with ESG?
6:16 - What are some of the key ESG factors impacting the banking and capital markets sector?
7:26 - How do banks navigate material factors, metrics and disclosures?
8:15 - How are banks integrating risks, such as market, credit and operational risks, into their frameworks?
10:43 - What are the biggest lessons we’ve learned about the ESG journey?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/esg-banking-capital-markets.html

Compliance effectiveness: A discussion on the trends and industry practices in a virtual world Nov 12, 2020

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Regulatory complexities continue to grow, while the pace of new products and services has accelerated and innovation and regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions are becoming commonplace. In this episode, Matt Shelhorse joins Chad Gerhardstein to discuss the need for compliance program effectiveness in this environment, including the key compliance elements and trends in this remote and virtual environment.

We discuss the following questions:

1:10 - What is compliance effectiveness as we refer to it?
2:07 - What are some of the broader trends around compliance, specifically in this heavily remote and virtual environment?
5:14 - Where do you see heightened risk and regulatory focus shifting over the next 12 to 18 months?
7:57 - How is the existing use of technology and the potential new uses driving change for compliance programs?
11:05 - How are we seeing organizations react to and prepare for the recent DOJ sentencing guidelines?
15:06 - Is now the right time for initiating new compliance projects and rethinking the overall compliance strategy as well as transformation?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/compliance-effectiveness.html

ESG industry insights: Technology Nov 10, 2020

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In this episode, Vrushali Gaud joins Kevin O’Connell to discuss ESG priorities for technology companies, and how they are addressing the challenges and risks associated with stakeholder demands and commitments.

We discuss the following questions:

0:36 - What is ESG and how are technology sector companies prioritizing it?
4:07 - What areas of ESG are top of mind for the technology sector? What commitments are tech companies making?
7:57 - What challenges are companies in the technology sector facing?
9:51 - How are companies addressing those challenges?
11:30 - What role does technology play in being an enabler for ESG beyond the sector?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/esg-technology.html

ESG industry insights: Insurance Nov 04, 2020

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In this episode, Jenn Kosar joins Kevin O’Connell to discuss the importance of ESG in the Insurance sector, what investors and regulators are expecting, and how top global insurers are implementing ESG strategy.
We discuss the following questions:
0:34 - Why is ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) so important to the insurance sector?
2:20 - How mature are the ESG strategies of the top global insurers?
4:45 - What do investors want and what are insurers disclosing? What ESG issues should insurers prioritize, considering stakeholder importance and business value?
6:07 - How will climate change impact insurers?
8:44 - What is the view of the US and international regulators on ESG and what are their expectations for insurers?
11:00 - If there are currently no mandates in the US, why should insurers obtain independent assurance over their ESG activities?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/esg-insurance.html

AI oversight and digital trust—you know you need it, but where to start? Oct 29, 2020

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In this episode, Jennifer Lendler discusses how the pandemic has impacted companies' use of artificial intelligence (AI) and how they can navigate these complexities and build trust in their AI.
We discuss the following questions:
0:30 - How has the artificial intelligence landscape evolved in our ever-changing world?
3:01 - Where do you start on this journey to protect and build trust in your AI?
4:28 - What are some questions, focus areas and key activities for anyone that owns or uses AI to consider?
6:49 - What do you need as a roadmap for these changing times?
8:44 - What are some key takeaways around building trust in AI?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/artificial-intelligence-oversight.html

Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) mergers: Why are companies looking to them when going public Oct 14, 2020

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In this episode, Monica Nayar and Mike Bellin join Eric Watson to discuss special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), which are generating a lot of activity in the market. They explain the complexities and challenges and the actions that should be considered as companies navigate towards successful mergers when looking to go public.

We discuss the following questions: (below times are dependent on further audio edits)

0:50 - How does a SPAC work?
2:15 - What are the advantages of a SPAC for a private company?
2:49 - How is the merger timeline impacted in this process and what are the challenges companies are facing due to this?
6:46 - What are the control challenges in SPAC transactions?
8:56 - How are technology and analytics helping companies move through SPAC mergers?
12:13 - What are the first steps when a company is looking to undertake this transaction?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/spac-merger-deals.html

ESG industry insights: Asset and Wealth Management Oct 08, 2020

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In this episode, Ryan Folscroft joins Kevin O’Connell to discuss how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are impacting the four quadrants of the asset and wealth management (AWM) industry, and how firms are finding operational and commercial value.

We discuss the following questions:

0:35 - What is ESG and how is it impacting the asset and wealth management industry?
3:05 - Are firms finding real operational and commercial value to ESG?
5:43 - What are three current hot topics in ESG and the asset and wealth management industry?
8:54 - How are companies addressing industry demands and how is PwC helping?
12:58 - Based on the current market demand, what is the future vision surrounding ESG?
15:03 - What is one key takeaway for our listeners?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/esg-asset-wealth-management.html

Transforming business with data lake technology Oct 05, 2020

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Joe Sousa joins Kevin O'Connell to discuss the benefits of data lake technology, and the importance of implementing proper governance standards to help manage the risks associated with this technology.

We discuss the following questions:

0:36 - What is a data lake?
1:42 - What are some of the benefits of data lake technology?
2:56 - How are data lakes being leveraged by organizations today?
4:56 - How can we ensure data lakes do not get polluted?
6:29 - How are organizations establishing trust and transparency for the various stakeholders when they're using a data lake?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/data-lake-technology.html

How can you really trust your data? Start with assurance over your data management controls Sep 28, 2020

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Companies are increasingly providing their customers more access to data, but how do they know they can trust the data? In this episode, Treesha Govender joins Kevin O'Connell to discuss the importance of providing assurance over data management controls given the increasing demand from regulators and customers.

We discuss the following questions:

0:36 - What are the key drivers for more extensive assurance over data management controls?
2:32 - When should a company think about obtaining assurance over these controls and what framework should they consider using?
4:00 - What are the key areas of data governance that companies should focus on?
5:06 - What are the benefits of doing a risk assessment of your critical data?
5:52 - What are some key takeaways when looking to start this journey?
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/data-management-controls-assurance.html

How intelligent controls automation helps reduce compliance costs and improve quality and confidence Jul 09, 2020

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In this episode Stephen D'Arcy joins Erik Nolte to discuss the potential for intelligent controls automation to reduce the cost of compliance and improve quality and confidence in your controls environment.
We discuss the following questions:
0:41 - What is intelligent controls automation?
1:56 - What is an example of how it plays out in practice?
3:59 - What are some of the main benefits companies can expect from this solution and what is some of the feedback we’ve heard?
6:08 - What are the drivers that are pushing companies to leverage this automation approach?
8:17 - Are intelligent automation controls relevant to all companies?
www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/intelligent-controls-automation-compliance-cost.html

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