The Q-Tip

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  Please remember to rate the podcast and subscribe! For more information about Quorsus, visit our website - www.quorsus.com 

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. Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website. As mentioned in the episode, don't forget to head over to our website, enter your emails in the pop up box, and subscribe to our Regulatory Reporting Newsletter.

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. Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website.

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.  Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website.

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. Please remember to rate and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn, and to find out more about the services we offer visit our website.

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. Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website. To make sure you don't miss an edition of our Reg Reporting Newsletter, head over to our website to subscribe, or email [email protected] with the subject line 'subscribe'.

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. Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website. To make sure you don't miss an edition of our Reg Reporting Newsletter, head over to our website to subscribe, or email [email protected] with the subject line 'subscribe'.

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. Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website. To make sure you don't miss an edition of Reg Reporting Newsletter, head over to our website to subscribe, or email [email protected] with the subject line 'subscribe'.

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 Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website. To make sure you don't miss an edition of Reg Reporting Newsletter, head over to our website to subscribe, or email [email protected] with the subject line 'subscribe'.

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. Please remember to subscribe and review the podcast, follow Quorsus on LinkedIn and if you would like to find out more about the services we offer, please visit our website. Remember to stay tuned for the next edition of the Quorsus Regulatory Newsletter - to make sure you don't miss out, email [email protected] with 'Subscribe' in the subject line. You can find the first edition over in the News Section of our website.