ERM Advantage

n this episode I talk with Carl McCauley, former CEO of 360Factors, now the founder and CEO of Third Party IQ. In this episode we talk about banking, technology, GRC solutions, and third party risk management. Episode sponsored by Third Party IQ.

About Third Party IQ: using advantage technology to provide industry-leading analysis and ongoing monitoring of key third parties, saving staff time while providing information that timely and actionable. For more information go to www.thirdpartyiq.com.

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In this episode I talk with my longtime friend and colleague Ruth Razook, founder and CEO of RLR Management Consulting, who is also the sponsor for this week's episode. In this session we talked about the state of banking in general, bank operations, including working with the major service bureaus, and, as always, the future of banking.

About RLR: As one of the preeminent advisory practices to institutions throughout the US, Ruth and her company advice clients on strategy, operational analysis, operations, technology, payments, and regulatory compliance.

RLR can be reached at: [email protected] or (780) 200-4800

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In this episode I asked AI to give a perspective on banking and risk management, including strategy, opportunities, risks, and the future state. We talked about how AI will affect banking, what digital currency adoption might look like, and how institutions should be thinking about growth and expansion. For any leaders that haven't started using AI to help with strategic thinking, this will be a great primer.

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In this week's podcast episode I am talking with Brian Velligan, founding partner of Velligan-Blaxall Consultants, and an industry expert in various areas of financial risk management. Here we talked about trends in data analytics, modeling, and forecasting. We also talked about best practices around model risk management, including program design, focus, regulatory expectations, along with the potential impact of emerging technologies such as AI.

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This week's podcast episode features a discussion with Allan Cuttle, an industry expert in enterprise risk management and GRC/IRC solutions. In this discussion we talk about trends in banking, risk management, and the regulatory environment. Then we talk extensively about trends in software for risk and compliance management, including best practices in sourcing, implementing, and utilizing technology solutions.

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In this week's podcast episode I'm privileged to speak with Peter Dugas, Founder and CEO of the Regulatory Intelligence Group. In this discussion we covered what has been changing under the current administration, what Congress is focusing on that may impact financial services, potential changes to the regulatory environment, and a number of other topics from "inside the beltway".

For more information on Regulatory Intelligence Group go to www.regintel.org

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n this week's must watch episode, Eric talks with financial crime expert Rob Marro. Rob talks about his time working in covert operations with the CIA, his views on the three letter agencies, trends in financial crime, and how the industry might be impacted by emerging technologies. Plus, we also talk about Rob's latest books, including one on his relationship with a former cold war Vatican spy, exorcist, and advisor to three popes.

Rob's books can be found at Barnes & Noble, or on Amazon here:

Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Love https://a.co/d/08u1QdVC

Malachi Martin: In the Shadows of the Vatican https://a.co/d/0bXq4xXb

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Eric Holmquist talks with John Soffronoff about the state of banking, the regulatory environment, the potential impact of emerging technologies like AI and digital currencies, and best practices in managing regulatory compliance. As a Managing Partner at Sentry Advisors, John is a former FDIC examiner and longtime leader of multiple successful risk and compliance advisory practices.

For more about John and Sentry Advisors, go to https://sentryadvisory.com/about

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Eric Holmquist talks with former bank CEO and industry advisor Sam Pepper about the banking industry, the role of the CEO, how banking is changing, AI, fintech, and best practices in working with the board, senior leaders, and the Chief Risk Officer.

For more about Sam see his profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sspepper

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In this week's episode, Eric Holmquist talks about the current state of Enterprise Risk Management practices, where improvements need to happen, and what a strong future state should look like.

Chapters include:

0:00 Introduction

2:32 State of risk management

17:10 Thoughts for the board and senior management

23:19 Thoughts for practitioners

56:52 Thoughts for advisors

58:54 Thoughts for regulators

1:04:14 Topical areas (AI, GRC, etc.)

1:11:27 Future state

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In this inaugural podcast episode, Eric Holmquist talks about the state of the banking industry in 2026 and what the future likely holds.

Chapters include:

0:00 Intro / Current state of banking

5:23 Banking strategy

15:56 Regulatory environment

26:57 Commercial break

28:00 Data management

34:30 Digital (crypto, blockchain, etc.)

47:40 Artificial Intelligence

54:11 Fintechs

57:55 Future of banking