The Q-Tip: Recent Episodes
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To mark International Women's Day, this episode of the Q-Tip podcast is a discussion with the Founder of the social enterprise Luminary Bakery, Alice Williams. We hear about how she started the bakery, her motivation and drive behind doing so, the impact that Luminary Bakery has had on women, and some of her pieces of advice for women in the business world.
To join the Quorsus Women's Network in supporting the amazing work Luminary Bakery do, you can donate through our Just Giving link - https://www.justgiving.com/page/quorsus-womens-network-1678192522301?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page/quorsus-womens-network-1678192522301&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=4b39c7687fe249669c1bd4448c979f9e
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In this episode, Adam is joined by Beatrice, Ally, and Chris, to discuss developing a testing tool for financial services market participants, the benefits of the QTRE, and where they see uses for it in the future.
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In Episode 14 of the Q-Tip podcast, Adam is joined by two of our managing partners, Keith and Kieran, and the Head of our Financial Market Infrastructure Practice, Michael, to discuss the importance of testing in the Financial Services environment. Covering the challenges and complex nature of testing, the group discuss why it is so important and how valuable industry testing efforts can be.
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In the 13th episode of the Q-Tip podcast, Adam was joined by one of the analysts we have at Quorsus, and successful applicant to the first graduate scheme we ran as a company, Ollie Matthews, to discuss graduate schemes. Ollie and Adam discuss the experience of applying to grad schemes, assessment days in the time of COVID-19, how Ollie adapted to working life once he successfully made it through the Quorsus grad scheme, and any tips and tricks to anyone who is looking to apply to a graduate scheme in the future.
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In this episode of the Q-Tip podcast, Adam is joined by one of Quorsus' Managing Partners Keith, to talk about some of the most relevant technological topics discussed in the Financial Services industry. From Cloud Technologies and their cost efficiency, to whether Distributed Ledgers really are as useful as they seem, this episode covers key information to know before considering whether or not to utilise a new form of technology.
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In the 11th Episode of The Q-Tip Podcast, Adam is joined by the Head of our Financial Market Infrastructure Practice at Quorsus, Michael Hughes.
Giving an overview into what an 'FMI' actually is, Michael lays out exactly how him and his team in the practice help market participants navigate an evolving landscape, and adapt to developments in the financial services sector. Michael also explains how his background in the industry informs his perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead, and gives an insight into what he sees as key events that might be around the corner.
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In the 10th Episode of The Q-Tip Podcast, Adam is joined by the Head of our Securities Practice at Quorsus, Simon Hughes.
Starting with a discussion about Simon's industry experience, the podcast delves into the core of what the Securities Practice at Quorsus does, the areas it focuses on, and the key expertise and insights Simon and the team bring. Reflecting on the achievements of the practice thus far, Simon then gives his opinion on the upcoming challenges and opportunities, he sees in the future of the industry and how the landscape could change in the year ahead.
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In the first episode of a new miniseries where we take a closer look at the three practices at Quorsus, Adam is joined by the Head of the Regulatory Reporting Practice Andrew Pinnington-Mannan.
Starting with a discussion about Andrew's career background, the podcast delves into the core of what the Regulatory Reporting Practice at Quorsus does, the areas it focuses on, and the key expertise and insights the team bring. Reflecting on the achievements of the practice thus far, Andrew then casts his eye forward as he gives his opinion on the upcoming challenges, and opportunities, he sees in the future of the industry and how the landscape could change in the year ahead.
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In the first episode of 2022, Adam is joined by two of Quorsus' experts in Business Solutions, Bianca and Benoit, to discuss the different things to think about when choosing where you work. Covering a range of topics, from identifying what type of worker you are, to the up and downsides of working more on the 'frontline', the trio also discuss how these factors may have been influenced by the pandemic, and the different challenges this has raised.
You can read Bianca and Benoit's article on this topic here - Moving from a firm of 300,000 to 30 - Quorsus
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In this episode of the Q-Tip podcast, Adam is joined again by Chief of Staff Carolyn, as well as Amber Needham and Alice Mowll (two of our consultants at Quorsus) to discuss what it has been like starting a job during the pandemic.
Touching on the challenges that the group have all faced beginning their careers at Quorsus during lockdown, they reflect on how their working style has adapted to remote working, the way they have been able to overcome any difficulties and thrive whilst working from home, and what they are looking forward to most about returning to more regular office work.
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In this episode of the Q-Tip podcast, Adam is joined once again by Keith, as well as Gerald Dunn and Jason Bougas to discuss 'Low and No Code technologies'. Starting with explaining the basics, the technological trio explain it's various applications, where they see the true potential of it's uses, as well as discussing some factors that might inhibit optimising them in practice.
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Quorsus is excited to announce the release of our first Regulatory Reporting Newsletter. You can find the first edition over in the News Section of our website.
On the 5th episode of the Q-Tip podcast, host Carolyn Kostelny is joined by Emily Reekie and Stephanie Rubizhevsky to discuss their experiences of being a woman in the Financial Services industry. Sharing enlightening stories, they discuss workplace experiences from their careers, how they handle challenging situations, and share how they think the environment differs between the US and UK.
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UPDATE Quorsus is excited to announce the release of our first Regulatory Reporting Newsletter. You can find the first edition over in the News Section of our website.
On the fourth episode of the The Q-Tip podcast Adam and Carolyn are joined by one of Quorsus' Founders and Chief Friend-Maker Simon Rees-Goddard.
Discussing the essentials of relationship management in financial services, Simon lifts the lid on how he started his career, the lessons he has learned during his time in the industry, and how the pandemic has impacted the way people operate.
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On the third episode of The Q-Tip podcast, Adam is joined by one of Quorsus' Founders, and self-titled Emperor, Keith to talk about Cryptocurrencies.
In a discussion that asks "What is money?" and how conventional currency differs from 'digital currency', Keith helps Adam navigate the confusing world of blockchain based forms of 'currency', and delves deep into the mechanics behind cryptocurrencies.
Tackling the subject's big questions, Keith offers his opinion on notable examples, including those created by countries, and where he sees the future of digital currency. There's also a bit of business advice for Elon Musk!
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In the second episode of the Q-Tip podcast, we are delighted to be joined by one of our Directors at Quorsus Andrew Pinnington as we discuss some of the most prescient topics in the financial services industry including digitisation of regulatory reporting, Brexit and the direction of the FCA, as well as hearing about his experience at Goldman Sachs.
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In the first episode of the Q-Tip, Adam is joined by Quorsus' Chief of Staff, and one of our Managing Partners, Carolyn Kostelny to discuss what impact the Biden Administration could have on financial markets. Covering topics from senior appointments, possible regulatory changes, and Executive Orders, Carolyn uses her industry insight and wealth of experience to shed light on some of the most pertinent topics affecting actors in the financial services industry. Oh, and Adam is there too.
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