Episode 9
Man Group's malaise, Saba Capital's activist assault, First Brands' spectacular downfall
Three stories on governance under pressure: a struggling manager, an activist campaign, and a dramatic corporate collapse.
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GRC in Focus
Perspectives on governance, risk and compliance — tailored for investment firms and banks.
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Hargreaves says Bitcoin has "no intrinsic value" | OpenAI behind Tech’s TOO BIG TO FAIL
Asad unpacks Bitcoin's contested value narrative and asks whether OpenAI is becoming a systemic, too-big-to-fail node in the technology economy.
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AIFMD 2.0 — Why April 2026 Will Make or Break Your Fund
The practical governance and operating-model changes fund managers must make ahead of AIFMD 2.0.
Episode 7
The Delegation Death Trap — Why "Set It and Forget It" Will Destroy Your Fund
How weak oversight of delegated activity creates accountability gaps that regulators are increasingly targeting.
Episode 6
Beyond the 2/20 Playbook — Innovative Fund Structures Reshaping Private Equity
New structures changing how private equity raises, charges and governs capital.
Episode 5
Consumer Duty — From Compliance Burden to Competitive Advantage
Reframing Consumer Duty as a commercial differentiator rather than a regulatory cost.
Episode 4
Corporate Stablecoins: When Amazon & Walmart Create Their Own Money
What corporate-issued stablecoins mean for payments, governance and financial stability.
Episode 3
The Real Cost of Crypto Compliance — What the GENIUS Act Really Means
A clear breakdown of the GENIUS Act and the compliance burden it places on digital-asset firms.
Episode 2
The €56,000 Question: How ESG Naming Rules Are Breaking European Funds
How ESG fund-naming rules are forcing costly restructuring across European funds.
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Democratising Private Markets: The Retail Revolution
The opportunities and governance risks of opening private markets to retail investors.