Best Credit Risk Assessment Podcasts (2025)

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Distressed Diaries — Will US tariffs drive a German auto slowdown, or will there be a U-turn? 28:09

4h ago28:09

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On Sunday 27 July, US and the EU have struck a deal to set at 15% tariffs on EU export to the US, which is not as high as president Donald Trump previously threatened, but can still impact Europe’s biggest car producer, Germany. Senior distressed reporter Bianca Boorer, host of this series, travelled to Munich to find out just how big the dent on t…

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839: BREAKING: Nextracker Just Bought This AI Robotics Company: OnSight Technology - (here’s why) 34:52

12h ago34:52

34:52

Nextracker just made yet another bold move… What if a robot could detect a solar failure before it happens—and build the repair plan to deploy the right resources to the precise location, in real time? That’s not science fiction. It’s what OnSight Technology is already doing on numerous utility-scale solar farms across the US. And Nextracker have o…

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569 – The Fastest Ways To Break Free From Debt 31:37

5d ago31:37

31:37

You need strategies that go beyond budgeting apps. Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos are experts who’ve seen it all – and they offer practical, honest advice to build momentum and pay off debt faster. Learn what you can do before considering insolvency, how to know if you’re at that point, and what to do if you are—a clear, actionable guide for Canadians…

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838: Cutbacks, Consolidation & Energy Chaos: Will Solar and Batteries Survive 2025? With Barry Cinnamon 42:29

3d ago42:29

42:29

Is This The Reality Check We All Needed? Layoffs. Shrinking margins. Policy gut punched. If you’ve been wondering how the solar industry will make it through this, hang tight - I’ve got a 20+ yr veteran who’s seen enough dips & turns on the SolarCoaster to provide ample insight. Barry Cinnamon returns to SunCast for a brutally honest conversation w…

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Ep308: Clean Energy, Island Style 16:28

5d ago16:28

16:28

Lukas Sheild, general manager at REC Solar Hawaii, shares how microgrids are transforming energy resilience across the Hawaiian islands.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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837: MET Stations... the Secret Weapon For Solar Energy? Ann Will | GroundWork 1:41:05

5d ago1:41:05

1:41:05

What if the smallest line item in your solar project budget could unlock millions in financing? Solar projects don’t get financed on hope—they get financed on data. Meet Ann Will, founder of GroundWork Renewables, the company solving one of utility-scale solar’s biggest pain points: uncertainty. GroundWork has quietly enabled over 1,000 met campaig…

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Getting on board with Jon Foster 23:44

8d ago23:44

23:44

In this episode of Cloud9fin, our distressed debt editor Rachel Butt brings in Jonathan Foster, founder of Current Capital Partners, to discuss corporate governance in restructurings and bankruptcies. They delved into Jon’s career, his book On Board, and thorny topics including the so-called super repeaters trend and third party releases. Have any …

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836: The Battery Paradox: Why C&I Solar Isn’t Installing Battery Storage 17:06

8d ago17:06

17:06

Commercial & Industrial solar is no longer just about getting panels up on the roof (Or over the parking lot, as the case may be). I wanted to explore something that’s been bugging me…given the increase in C&I traction lately, what’s still holding the sector back from adopting batteries at scale? For the answer, I turned to Jayson Smith, Solutions …

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568 – Can You Have Good Debt? Debt In Canada Today 29:58

10d ago29:58

29:58

Is debt still avoidable, or has borrowing become a fact of life in Canada? Ontario Licensed Insolvency Trustees Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos answer our questions, share a simple test to assess new debt, and provide an action plan for those struggling to make ends meet. (00:00) What’s changed in Canada’s economy recently? (02:30) The problem with “go…

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835: Nextracker Is Rewiring Utility-Scale Solar | Jonathan Eastwood 42:16

14d ago42:16

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Nextracker has proven its market dominance for more than a decade, and has practically rewritten the playbook on utility-scale solar globally. Lately, they’ve been on an acquisition spree, further fueling their market dominance and diversifying to better serve their customers. If you, like us, are on the outside looking in wondering “how they heck …

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Jane’s LME Addiction — DQ lists are overrated 27:44

13d ago27:44

27:44

In this episode of Jane’s LME Addiction, 9fin’s head of LME coverage Jane Komsky brings in Mudrick Capital Management founder, Jason Mudrick, and Akin Gump partners Dan Fisher and Jaisohn Im to discuss disqualified lender (DQ) lists. They discuss the the goal of DQ lists, whether they actually work (spoiler: they believe they do not), and the impli…

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Ep307: What the Proposed Scope 2 Changes Could Mean 23:21

14d ago23:21

23:21

Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety, joins us to unpack the debate surrounding the proposed revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Scope 2 emissions guidance.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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S3 | E22: Mind The Gap (PT3): How a Playbook Minimizes Execution Risk 27:03

16d ago27:03

27:03

In this episode of The Risk Intel Podcast, Ed Vincent welcomes back Craig Hartman, founder and CEO of Plansmith, along with Christine Lake, Plansmith’s Chief Strategy Officer. This was part 3 of a larger series around "Execution Risk" with the Plansmith team and a natural progression from prior episodes, where we addressed the definition and mitiga…

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834: The New Solar Standard You Should Know About | w/Amanda Bybee & Karo Fernandez 46:25

16d ago46:25

46:25

What happens when a solar technician calls themselves a “Level 2,” but no one knows what that actually means? For years, solar O&M has lacked the structure and standardization seen in other trades. The result? Confusing job titles, wage inflation, inconsistent training, and safety risks. But that’s all about to change. In this Tactical Tuesday epis…

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567 – How to Financially Prepare for Canada's Recession 30:21

19d ago30:21

30:21

Don't just brace for a recession, prepare to come out stronger. This conversation is about turning Canada’s economic uncertainty into an opportunity for financial growth (or, at least, stability). We'll equip you with proactive strategies for managing debt, finding new income streams, and building a mindset of resilience. Learn how to take decisive…

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Direct lending CLOs, the sterling edition 21:19

20d ago21:19

21:19

Earlier in June, Ares priced its first direct lending CLO, the second of its kind of Europe, but with a twist — it is priced in sterling. The last 12 months have been a busy time for the private credit giant, as they also completed a €30bn fundraise in Europe and opened a new office in Milan. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, senior private credit rep…

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833: 73% of Solar Damage from One Threat? Inside Solar Risk Assessment with Jason Kaminsky 1:12:59

21d ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Your solar project is one storm away from financial disaster! That’s not just fear-mongering—it’s the reality many developers are waking up to. In this episode, Nico sits down with Jason Kaminsky, CEO of KWH Analytics, the data-driven company reshaping how solar projects are financed and insured. You’ve probably already read this year’s Solar Risk …

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S3 | E21: Mind the Gap (PT2): Mitigating Execution Risk 18:26

21d ago18:26

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In Part 2 of our Risk Intel podcast series with our partners at Plansmith, Edward Vincent welcomed back Craig Hartman, Chairman and CEO of Plansmith, to explore a question that resonates with every financial leader: Once you’ve identified execution risk, how do you actually reduce it? Craig’s decades of experience helping banks and credit unions na…

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Ep306: Summary of the Big Beautiful Bill 20:58

23d ago20:58

20:58

Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, joins us to break down the Big Beautiful Bill and how it will affect renewable energy tax credits.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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832: Solar After the Megabill: Tax Credits, Tariffs & What’s Next |Christian Roselund 27:57

23d ago27:57

27:57

Is the “Big Beautiful Bill” about to choke the life out of solar & wind? Can energy storage be solar’s savior? Isn’t Solar inevitable? We don’t need no stinking subsidies, right? Right? If you haven’t had a chance to catch up yet on all that the bill implies, keep reading (seriously at the bottom I’ve linked a ton of recommended reading!) In this e…

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566 – Can It Be Too Late to Get Out of Debt? How to Start Fresh at Any Age 29:55

24d ago29:55

29:55

Is it ever “too late” to get out of debt? Whether you're mid-career, nearing retirement, or already retired, this episode will shatter the “too late” myth and walk you through clear, actionable steps to take control of your finances, no matter your age or life stage. Visit hoyes.com to get personalized support in Ontario from a Licensed Insolvency …

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Ep305: Nature as a Business Risk 26:21

28d ago26:21

26:21

Megan Pillsbury, CEO of Dunya Analytics, joins us to discuss how businesses can identify and manage environmental-related risks using scalable, science-based tools.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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831: Saving Your Solar Project From Cancellation, with Amanda Foley of Kiterocket 1:18:53

28d ago1:18:53

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Solar projects getting canceled? Clean tech CEOs burned out doing their own PR? Amanda Foley has seen it all. As the CEO of Kiterocket, Amanda leads one of clean energy’s most influential PR firms, helping clients go from misunderstood to market-ready. Recorded live at CleanPower 2025, this conversation dives into why even great technology companie…

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S3 | E20: Mind The Gap (PT1) What Does Execution Risk Really Mean For Banks? 27:19

29d ago27:19

27:19

In this Risk Intel podcast, host Edward Vincent invited Craig Hartman, the Chairman and CEO of Plansmith, on to the show for a compelling three-part series on a topic central to every financial institution’s success: Execution Risk. This first episode lays the groundwork, exploring what execution risk is, why it matters to all banks, and how it eme…

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830: Inside the AI Power Race: How Data Centers & Renewables Will Shape the Grid [Expert Panel] 55:50

1M ago55:50

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The AI boom isn’t just reshaping tech—it’s redefining the energy grid. As data center demand skyrockets, clean energy providers are scrambling to keep up with unprecedented power needs, speed requirements, and reliability expectations. In this special live panel, hosted by Jessica Fishman of Kiterocket, we hear directly from leaders at Equinix, Cla…

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Jane's LME Addiction - Jennifer Selendy knows when to hold 'em 23:13

1M ago23:13

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In this episode of Jane’s LME Addiction, our head of LME coverage Jane Komsky brings in founding partner of Selendy Gay, Jennifer Selendy, to discuss LME litigation. They discuss the perspective of excluded lenders, when it makes sense to hold out, and why we have yet to find any certainty on the validity of specific LME tactics and debt document l…

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565 – Parents’ Debt In Your Name? Co-Signing Risks You Need To Know 30:20

1M ago30:20

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When parents ask their adult children to co-sign a loan, add their name to a mortgage, or take out a car loan “for the family,” it can feel impossible to say no. But what are the risks? Ontario Licensed Insolvency Trustees Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos break down the financial (and emotional) minefield of taking on debt for your parents. From credit …

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SRT across continents 32:51

1M ago32:51

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It has been a busy month for the Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) market as investors returned from the Global ABS conference in Barcelona earlier this month to a flurry of new deals, 9fin’s Celeste Tamers reported. In this episode of Cloud 9fin, US distressed debt reporter Ayden Crosby is joined by David Lucking, a partner in Linklaters' US structu…

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Ep304: Navigating the DOJ’s New FCPA Guidance 18:16

1M ago18:16

18:16

Keith Rosen, a Norton Rose Fulbright partner, explains the Department of Justice’s updated guidance on enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and discusses how it will affect US companies developing infrastructure projects overseas.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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829: Dean Solon Unfiltered: What the Shoals Founder Will Create Next Is Unprecedented 46:33

1M ago46:33

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What would you do after taking your company public and becoming a billionaire? If you’re Dean Solon, you start over—with even bigger ambitions. The outspoken founder of Shoals Technologies is back with his new venture, Create Energy, and a mission to tear down the solar industry’s bloated, outdated playbook—and rebuild it from the ground up with sp…

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S3 | E19: Cyber Risk in Focus: The Regulatory Shift and What It Means for You 29:04

1M ago29:04

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The Risk Intel podcast welcomed back Josh Magri, CEO of the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI), for a timely Part 2 conversation focused on the evolving cybersecurity regulatory landscape and what it means for community financial institutions. As the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) is scheduled to sunset on August 31, 2025, Josh offers a roadmap …

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828: Why The Grid’s Not Ready for Renewables - And What ABB Is Doing About It 30:15

1M ago30:15

30:15

How do you bridge the gap between fast-moving renewables and slow-moving utilities? Brian Nelson has spent the last two decades doing exactly that—from building house-sized transformers to now leading ABB’s renewables segment. At ACP 2025, he sat down with Nico to pull back the curtain on how utilities think, why they’re cautious, and what it reall…

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CLOs are no longer exotic 51:15

1M ago51:15

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In this episode of Cloud 9fin, Tanvi Gupta, global head of CLOs at 9fin, talks with Sumer Chopra, director at Alumia, to discuss how CLOs have gone from an exotic to an essential product in the eyes of institutional investors. They discuss what’s led to the boom of family offices allocating to CLOs, double-Bs and single-Bs outperforming CLO equity,…

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564 – What New Canadians Should Know About Credit and Debt 30:19

1M ago30:19

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For many newcomers to Canada, the Canadian credit system can feel like a high-stakes challenge. Although it's essential for building a financial life, aggressive lending practices, cultural mindsets around credit, and a lack of clear guidance can lead to overwhelming debt before fully understanding how the system works. In this essential episode, O…

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827: Can Microsoft Solve Solar’s Hardest Problems with AI? 25:51

1M ago25:51

25:51

Can one of the world’s biggest tech companies actually go carbon-free, not just today, but retroactively, all the way back to 1975? In this powerhouse keynote from Intersolar 2025, Hanna Grene, leader of Microsoft’s Global Energy and Resources team, lays out a bold vision for this tech giant’s energy future. She makes one thing clear: Microsoft isn…

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Distressed Diaries — Cerba creditors' patience gets tested 26:46

1M ago26:46

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We are back to France — the current epicentre of European credit stress — for our second episode of Distressed Diaries. Over the last few months, French lab company Cerba’s debt has taken a beating as fears mount over its unsustainable €3.8bn capital. Most recently, 9fin reported that creditors have started to organise and appointed legal advisors …

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Ep303: Scaling Clean Energy Access Through Community Solar 20:22

1M ago20:22

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Jorge Vargas, CEO of Aspen Power, joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of community solar in the US. He shares how Aspen is expanding access to clean energy through innovative partnerships, strategic development, and a focus on emerging markets.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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