In Conversation with Chris Blake

This podcast brings to life that regulation is not just about understanding and compliance; it requires optimisation, balance sheet management and a link to the strategy of the bank. Anyone who either works in Treasury - and wants to be more effective - or those who aspire to be a Treasurer, should make the investment of 20 minutes to listen to this podcast.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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

In this episode ALMA Chair, Colin Johnson, talks to ALMA' Education Director, Chris Blake, about being the driving force behind the CertBALM® qualification, his passion and motivation for education and how it has guided his career journey. It's another great listen.

ALMA Chair, Colin Johnson, chats to Karen Moss, the Treasurer of Charity Bank, about her career journey and how it has been influenced through redundancy, reflecting on the importance of building and maintaining your network. Another must listen!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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

Experienced CFO and former finance director of the Bank of England, Ralph Coates, chats to ALMA Chair, Colin Johnson, about Central Bank facilities. After chatting about how the Central Bank has changed over the years, Ralph reflects on his career and offers some advice to practitioners starting out on theirs. It's a fascinating listen.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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

ALMA Chair, Colin Johnson, talks to Sarah Roberts from the Furness Building Society about her experience managing Capital and Liquidity whilst implementing the SDDT regime. Sarah reflects on the journey, including some of the benefits and shares her experience, focussing on a small Building Societies perspective. It's a great listen.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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

In the first of ALMA's fourth series of "Treasury Maters" podcasts, Colin Johnson (ALMA Chair) chats to ALMA President, John Cummins, about being at the heart of the financial crash. It is an absolute must-listen!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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

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! 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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

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.ALMA WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn

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 WebsiteALMA LinkedIn