Fancy being a Treasurer of a bank? Sam Hale, CertBALM®er and Treasurer of Chetwood Bank, talks to ALMA Chair, Colin Johnson, about the knowledge required and the day to day job of being a Treasurer, alongside how to organise teams and balance sheets. If you are thinking about what it takes to be a Treasurer then this is a must-listen!

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ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions. The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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ALMA's recent online sessions "Explain Treasury Like I'm Five" have proved so popular that we have taken some of the topics covered in these sessions and turned them into podcasts.

In the final episode of ALMA's current series of "Treasury Matters" podcasts, CertBALM®er, Lydia Robinson from Nationwide, talks to Aisling Coleman (ALMA Board Member and Barclays) about the basics of Recovery and Resolution. Recovery aims to prevent a firm from failing, whereas Resolution addresses what happens when a firm cannot be saved and fails.

It's a brilliant listen whether you are new to Treasury, work in a bank or already know something about R&R.

The Asset and Liability Management Association Limited 

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions. The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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ALMA's recent online sessions "Explain Treasury Like I'm Five" have proved so popular that we have taken some of the topics covered in these sessions and turned them into podcasts.

In the third episode of ALMA's new series of "Treasury Matters" podcasts, CertBALM®er, Henry Bowen from HSBC, talks to Aisling Coleman (ALMA Board Member and Barclays) about the basics of IRRBB, why it is important, what happens when interest rates change and how this affects a bank's financial health.

It's a brilliant listen whether you are new to Treasury, work in a bank or already know something about IRRBB.

The Asset and Liability Management Association Limited 

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions. The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

ALMA Website

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ALMA's recent online sessions "Explain Treasury Like I'm Five" have proved so popular that we have taken some of the topics covered in these sessions and turned them into podcasts.

In the second episode of ALMA's new series of "Treasury Matters" podcasts, CertBALM®er, Kenny Fisher from Virgin, talks to Aisling Coleman (ALMA Board Member and Barclays) about the basics of Liquidity, why it is important, how it is managed and why it is so crucial to a bank's stability.

It's a fantastic listen whether you are new to Treasury, work in a bank or already know something about Liquidity.

The Asset and Liability Management Association Limited 

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions. The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

ALMA Website

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ALMA's recent online sessions "Explain Treasury Like I'm Five" have proved so popular that we have taken some of the topics covered in these sessions and turned them into podcasts.

In the first episode of ALMA's new series of "Treasury Matters" podcasts, CertBALM®er, Charles Lyon from Handelsbanken, talks to Aisling Coleman (ALMA Board Member and Barclays) about the basics of Capital, what it is and how it is used within a bank.

It's a great listen for everyone - whether you are new to Treasury, work in a bank or already know something about Capital.

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions. The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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Ever been in a meeting and heard the terms "Recovery", "Resolution" and "Stress Continuum"? Do they leave you bored and confused, but you know you ought to understand something about it? If so, this is the podcast which brings these terms to life. Kevin O'Donnell from Skipton Building Society talks to Justin Fox, Virgin Money and Chair of ALMA, about these ideas. Both Kevin and Justin have a deep theoretical and, more importantly, practical knowledge around these matters. It is a worthwhile listen to add to your expertise.

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions.

The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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Ever wondered what the point of Stress Testing is? Our guest, Ronnie Driver, Head of Stress Testing at Virgin Money, gives you a framework by which to think about Stress Testing since the financial crisis, today and, possibly, into the future. This podcast was recorded in November 2024.

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions.

The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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In this podcast, Justin Fox chats with Ruth Doubleday from the Building Societies Association. If you haven't kept up to date with the mutual sector, this is definitely worth a listen. Is the mutual sector getting stronger? It has been doing some takeovers of banks lately; think Nationwide and The Coventry merging with Virgin Money and The Co-operative Bank respectively.

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions.

The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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Martyn has spent over 40 years in the Treasury space at a number of different institutions including Lloyds, RBS - where he was Head of Balance Sheet Management - and First Abu Dhabi Bank where he was Group Treasurer. In this podcast, Martyn takes us through a number of his highlights during the course of that career with host, Justin Fox, Chair of ALMA. A must listen!

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions.

The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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David Stunell's career spans over 40 years and around 25 organisations. In this final episode of ALMA's first series of "Treasury Matters" podcasts, Dave talks ab out how Treasury has changed over the last 30 years, the importance of recruiting the right team and trusting the people around you. 

There are some words of wisdom in this podcast for everyone, whatever stage of your career you are at.  

ALMA was formed in 1992 as a trade association of asset & liability risk management practitioners in leading banks, building societies and other related companies. The company has over 110 members from UK, Irish and international institutions.

The company’s primary aims are to provide education, networking opportunities and promote awareness of asset and liability risk management issues within Treasury and a wider bank balance sheet. We do this through a series of courses, conferences and in-person and online events. ALMA seeks to promote and share best practice in related risk management techniques and approaches.

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