Podcast
ERM Advantage
Hosted by Eric Holmquist · EN
A weekly podcast featuring Eric Holmquist talking about best practices in enterprise and operational risk management, primarily within the banking industry, but applicable to any industry or company. Guests include industry experts in banking, risk management, strategy, leadership, regulation, financial crime, and so much more.
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ERM Advantage Podcast - Talking with AI
3w ago00:42:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode I asked AI to give a perspective on banking and risk management, including strategy, opportunities, risks, and the future state. We talked about how AI will affect banking, what digital currency adoption might look like, and how institutions should be thinking about growth and expansion. For any leaders that haven't started using AI to help with strategic thinking, this will be a great primer.For more information go to www.ermadvantage.com.#erm #ermadvantage #enterpriseriskmanagement #ai #banking
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ERM Advantage Podcast - Talking with Brian Velligan
Apr 601:09:18Tap to summarizeIn this week's podcast episode I am talking with Brian Velligan, founding partner of Velligan-Blaxall Consultants, and an industry expert in various areas of financial risk management. Here we talked about trends in data analytics, modeling, and forecasting. We also talked about best practices around model risk management, including program design, focus, regulatory expectations, along with the potential impact of emerging technologies such as AI. For more information on ERM Advantage go to www.ermadvantage.com #erm #ermadvantage #GRC #banking #enterpriseriskmanagement
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ERM Advantage Podcast - Talking with Allan Cuttle
Mar 2301:07:58Tap to summarizeThis week's podcast episode features a discussion with Allan Cuttle, an industry expert in enterprise risk management and GRC/IRC solutions. In this discussion we talk about trends in banking, risk management, and the regulatory environment. Then we talk extensively about trends in software for risk and compliance management, including best practices in sourcing, implementing, and utilizing technology solutions. For more information on ERM Advantage go to www.ermadvantage.com #erm #ermadvantage #GRC #banking #enterpriseriskmanagement
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Talking with Peter Dugas
Mar 1001:05:08Tap to summarizeIn this week's podcast episode I'm privileged to speak with Peter Dugas, Founder and CEO of the Regulatory Intelligence Group. In this discussion we covered what has been changing under the current administration, what Congress is focusing on that may impact financial services, potential changes to the regulatory environment, and a number of other topics from "inside the beltway".For more information on Regulatory Intelligence Group go to www.regintel.orgFor more information on ERM Advantage go to www.ermadvantage.com#erm #ermadvantage #regulatoryintelligence #regchange #banking
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Talking with Rob Marro
Feb 2300:55:35Tap to summarizen this week's must watch episode, Eric talks with financial crime expert Rob Marro. Rob talks about his time working in covert operations with the CIA, his views on the three letter agencies, trends in financial crime, and how the industry might be impacted by emerging technologies. Plus, we also talk about Rob's latest books, including one on his relationship with a former cold war Vatican spy, exorcist, and advisor to three popes. Rob's books can be found at Barnes & Noble, or on Amazon here: Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Love https://a.co/d/08u1QdVC Malachi Martin: In the Shadows of the Vatican https://a.co/d/0bXq4xXb For more information go to www.ermadvantage.com
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Talking with John Sofronoff
Feb 1601:01:27Tap to summarizeEric Holmquist talks with John Soffronoff about the state of banking, the regulatory environment, the potential impact of emerging technologies like AI and digital currencies, and best practices in managing regulatory compliance. As a Managing Partner at Sentry Advisors, John is a former FDIC examiner and longtime leader of multiple successful risk and compliance advisory practices. For more about John and Sentry Advisors, go to https://sentryadvisory.com/about For more information about ERM Advantage go to www.ermadvantage.com
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Guest Sam Pepper
Feb 901:10:11Tap to summarizeEric Holmquist talks with former bank CEO and industry advisor Sam Pepper about the banking industry, the role of the CEO, how banking is changing, AI, fintech, and best practices in working with the board, senior leaders, and the Chief Risk Officer. For more about Sam see his profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sspepper For more information about ERM Advantage go to www.ermadvantage.com
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Eric Holmquist - The state of enterprise risk management
Feb 201:15:58Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Eric Holmquist talks about the current state of Enterprise Risk Management practices, where improvements need to happen, and what a strong future state should look like. Chapters include: 0:00 Introduction 2:32 State of risk management 17:10 Thoughts for the board and senior management 23:19 Thoughts for practitioners 56:52 Thoughts for advisors 58:54 Thoughts for regulators 1:04:14 Topical areas (AI, GRC, etc.) 1:11:27 Future state For more more information about ERM Advantage go to www.ermadvantage.com.
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ERM Advantage Podcast Kick-off
Jan 2601:03:49Tap to summarizeIn this inaugural podcast episode, Eric Holmquist talks about the state of the banking industry in 2026 and what the future likely holds. Chapters include:0:00 Intro / Current state of banking 5:23 Banking strategy 15:56 Regulatory environment26:57 Commercial break28:00 Data management34:30 Digital (crypto, blockchain, etc.)47:40 Artificial Intelligence54:11 Fintechs57:55 Future of banking
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