The OceanGate incident shocked the world, but it also revealed key failures in how risk is assessed and communicated. In this episode, we explore the warning signs, the decisions made, and what this event can teach us about accountability, innovation, and safety.

Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian Taylor

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A look at some of the recent legislation and regulation regarding loot boxes and other matters affecting the video games industry. In this episode, Rob and Nikhil of Collyer Bristow chat with Damian regarding the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape facing the gaming industry in 2025, covering new legislation such as the UK’s Online Safety Act, the EU Digital Services Act, and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. We discuss the growing scrutiny of major gaming platforms, the challenges of compliance for developers—especially related to loot boxes and microtransactions—and how current regulation focuses increasingly on consumer and child protection. We also examine international approaches, contrasting the UK's stance of industry self-regulation with stricter regimes in countries like Belgium and evolving court decisions in the Netherlands and Austria. Finally, we consider the broader impact of these legal shifts, including the high compliance burden for studios and the commercial opportunities within a crowded and competitive marketplace.

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In this explosive episode, we uncover the multimillion fraud pulled off by Michael Viney — a tale of doctored emails, hidden accounts, and luxury spending, all at HMRC’s expense. From inside BGC’s walls to a dramatic courtroom showdown, this is one of the UK’s boldest and most audacious financial scandals.

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In this episode, Nic and Damian zoom in on Tim and Natalia Wiswell, two central figures in the infamous Mirror Trading Scandal. A scheme that quietly moved billions out of Russia through Western banks under the guise of legitimate trades. Who were the Wiswells, and how did they become entangled in one of the most sophisticated financial laundromats of the modern era? Join us as we dive into this global scandal and explore the personal ambitions, connections, and consequences behind the headlines.

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30 years ago Nick Leeson's actions of ego, ambition, and unchecked greed led to the catastrophic collapse of one of the UK’s oldest and most esteemed financial institutions Barings Bank. Through unauthorised trading, Leeson accumulated losses of almost £1 billion, ultimately bringing down a 233-year-old bank that had been a pillar of British banking.
Leeson’s risky, unmonitored trades in the derivatives markets went undetected for a time, fuelled by a lack of oversight and an unchecked culture of risk-taking. His ability to hide the scale of the losses, combined with a series of poor decisions and negligence within the bank, resulted in one of the most infamous episodes in modern financial history. The impact was not only financial but also reputational, sending shockwaves through the global financial system and leading to changes in regulatory standards.
As we reflect on this event, it's a reminder of the critical importance of governance, risk management, and maintaining ethical standards in finance. In today’s increasingly complex financial environment, the lessons of Barings Bank are more relevant than ever.

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Nic and Damian review the unfolding allegations being made in relation to Rachel Reeves’ concurrent departure from HBOS. How do these resonate with those found in typical whistleblow investigations? What’s unusual? What’s not?

Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian Taylor

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Trading since the 1990s hosts Nic and Damian help audit, legal and investigation teams at some of the largest firms. They have seen first hand the impact of financial crises, regulatory and cultural shifts, the advance of technology and its impact on the flow of information, management of risk and ease of execution.

Together they host "The SKADI Podcast" and are on a mission to help others make sense of the mysteries of Finance!

From Bank Runs to Ponzis…. Insurance to investigations…. The SKADI Podcast captures it all.

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In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we kick things off by discussing the DeepSeek situation. The Chinese AI that’s been causing waves in the stock markets and shaking up the wider AI industry.

Join Damian and Nic as they unpack the DeepSeek buzz !

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On the afternoon of 7 April 2023, Management at DenizBank were shocked to discover that one of their managers had seemingly defrauded some of the biggest names in Turkish Football out of millions.

Join Damian and Nic as they examine the case of Seçil Erzan, the seemingly successful bank manager tasked with winning the business of the cream of Galatasaray Football Club.

Air Tags in suitcases of cash, interviews with medical support, intravenous serums, loan sharks. This case has twists and turns, but crucially an abundance of lessons to learn from.

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In July earlier this year Hurricane Beryl left a swathe of desolation in its wake. It was one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit Jamaica , and the island was declared a disaster zone. But despite being covered by a Catastrophe Bond, the parametric triggers were not met, and not a single cent was paid out.

Senior Compliance practitioner Bobby Banerji takes Nic and Damian on a guided tour of Catastrophe Bonds. What are they? How do they differ from other types of bonds and insurance products? What are typical features and calculation triggers? Do they act as intended? Or is there a limit to how effective they can be?

Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry, Damian Taylor and Bobby Banerji

Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi

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