Best Franklin Templeton Podcasts (2025)

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Driving AI Adoption in Wealth and Asset Management - with Deep Srivastav of Franklin Templeton 32:08

8d ago32:08

32:08

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Deep Srivastav, Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, shares a candid view into the evolving role of AI in wealth and asset management — and how enterprises can move beyond isolated use cases to reshape core business capabilities. Deep unpacks the unique challenges financial firms face when impleme…

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Global Investment Management Survey: Outlook on recession and more 30:51

9d ago30:51

30:51

Chris Galipeau, Senior Market Strategist from the Franklin Templeton Institute, shares some key takeaways from the Global Investment Management Survey and provides thoughts on the US equity market, consumer spending, and the potential for recession.

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Market Outlook and Hybrid Fund Strategies with Rajasa K | Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity 25:00

10d ago25:00

25:00

In this episode, we sit down with Rajasa K, Vice President and Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets Equity-India at Franklin Templeton. Drawing from her rich experience navigating market cycles since 2008, Rajasa shares her insights on current market volatility, the outlook for Indian equities, and the evolving role of hybrid funds in turbulent tim…

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Why most investors get asset allocation wrong 15:46

23h ago15:46

15:46

Watch to learn if your asset allocation is set up to grow your wealth and protect you through market ups and downs!By Value Research

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

1d ago42:49

42:49

Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

2d ago24:25

24:25

Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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Chirag Dagli on Mid & Small Cap Strategy, Stock Selection & DSP's Multicap Fund Approach 49:53

2d ago49:53

49:53

In this episode, we dive into the investing philosophy of Chirag Dagli, Fund Manager at DSP Mutual Fund, who manages the DSP Multicap Fund and DSP Healthcare Fund with a combined AUM of ₹5,000 crore. From his early days as a Harshad Mehta-era stock market enthusiast to now managing star-rated funds, Chirag's evolution as an investor offers rich ins…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

2d ago40:04

40:04

Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

3d ago24:17

24:17

Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

3d ago26:39

26:39

Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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Mid & Small Cap Reset or Risk? Sanjay Chawla of Baroda BNP Paribas MF Explains the Market Slowdown 36:33

4d ago36:33

36:33

Indian equities have entered a volatile phase, with mid- and small-cap stocks bearing the brunt of the correction since late 2024. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Sanjay Chawla, Chief Investment Officer (Equity) at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, who manages ₹12,000 crore across seven equity schemes. Sanjay discusses: Why the current c…

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:06

5d ago17:06

17:06

As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

5d ago19:16

19:16

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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Navigating Market Volatility and Value Investing with Sonam Udasi | Tata Mutual Fund Insights 35:29

6d ago35:29

35:29

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sonam Udasi, Senior Fund Manager at Tata Mutual Fund, as he shares his 25+ years of experience managing equities through volatile markets. Learn how he balances value investing with growth opportunities across market caps, focusing on business quality, scalability, and disciplined research. Sonam discusse…

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Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:49

7d ago17:49

17:49

Today’s guest is Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer for International Investigations and Emerging Sanctions in Advisory Controls and Executions at Citi. Kanide joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how compliance leaders are navigating today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. With global sanctions e…

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The illusion of precision in financial planning 5:46

7d ago5:46

5:46

Most comprehensive financial plans are elaborate exercises in fortune-tellingBy Value Research

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Do You Really Need an International Fund in Your Portfolio? 14:24

8d ago14:24

14:24

Is an international fund the missing piece in your portfolio—or just unnecessary risk? Watch now to find out!By Value Research

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Building Agile R&D Strategies Through Predictive Analytics - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 19:26

9d ago19:26

19:26

In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis, returns to discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making at the earliest stages of drug development—and what that means for the future of pharma investment strategy. Host Matthew DeMello and Scott explore how the pharmaceutical industry is transitioni…

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How AI Is Transforming Clinical Trials and Data Access - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 20:25

10d ago20:25

20:25

In this episode, Mathew Paruthickal — Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi — joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how AI is reshaping clinical trial operations at scale. He shares how Sanofi is leveraging advanced data strategies to address longstanding bottlenecks in trial design, safety …

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 2 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 29:07

11d ago29:07

29:07

Today’s guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year’s Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He returns to the program today to discuss use cases in why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities for manufacturers and…

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Scaling AI with Storage Efficiency - with Shawn Rosemarin of Pure Storage 33:44

12d ago33:44

33:44

Today’s guest is Shawn Rosemarin, Vice-President of R&D in Customer Engineering at Pure Storage, a leader in cloud-based infrastructure and storage-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Shawn joins the podcast to explore the critical role of storage efficiency in scaling AI. As businesses accelerate A…

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'Investing in International Markets is an Obvious Choice' - Mirae Asset’s Siddharth Srivastava 40:36

12d ago40:36

40:36

In this insightful interview, Siddharth Srivastava, Head of ETF Products at Mirae Asset Investment Managers, talks about the growing popularity of ETFs, especially international ETFs, and how they offer great potential for portfolio diversification. Srivastava discusses key sectors like technology, healthcare, and energy, which have seen strong gro…

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Markets defy understanding 5:22

14d ago5:22

5:22

Embracing uncertainty might be your best investment strategyBy Value Research

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Riding the storm 4:41

15d ago4:41

4:41

When markets wobble, your investment strategy shouldn'tBy Value Research

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What Can You Really Expect from Mutual Fund Returns? 14:49

15d ago14:49

14:49

Is chasing 25%+ annual returns a dream or a reality? Listen to our podcast to find out the truth!By Value Research

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Where AI Can Reduce Risk and Cost in Audit Processes - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 29:42

15d ago29:42

29:42

Today’s guest is Nathaniel Bell, Director of Data Management at Wells Fargo. Nate joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello on the show today to discuss the practical application of AI within internal audit workflows, focusing on tools that are already delivering results. He explains how deterministic models are transforming information gathering…

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The Future of IT Operations with Automation and Real-Time Insights - with Troy Felix of BigPanda 22:55

16d ago22:55

22:55

Today’s guest is Troy Felix, RVP of Sales Engineering at BigPanda. BigPanda is a leading AIOps platform that helps enterprises prevent and resolve IT incidents faster through automation and real-time insights. Troy joins us to explore how automation and real-time data are transforming IT operations. He explains how organizations are using AIOps to …

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Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age from KYC to Chargebacks - with Matt DeLauro of SEON 24:59

16d ago24:59

24:59

Today’s guest is Matt DeLauro, President at SEON Technologies. SEON is a global provider of fraud prevention solutions, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to help businesses identify and mitigate fraud throughout the customer journey. Matt joins us on today’s show to discuss how SEON is tackling the challenges of modern fraud prevention in…

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Rohit Singhania on Market Recovery, Key Sectors, and Investment Strategy | DSP Mutual Fund Insights 30:00

16d ago30:00

30:00

In this discussion, Rohit Singhania, Co-Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, shares his views on market volatility, the sectors crucial for India’s market recovery, and his disciplined investment strategy. Singhania discusses the outlook for sectors like Financials, IT, and Energy, providing insights into their potential to drive long-term growth d…

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Leveraging AI for Better Outcomes Across Drug Development - with Patricio La Rosa of Bayer 33:16

18d ago33:16

33:16

Today’s guest is Patricio La Rosa, Head of End-to-End Decision Science at Seed Production Innovation in Bayer Crop Science. With over 20 years of experience developing AI and data science solutions across healthcare and agriculture, Patricio joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how machine learning can drive better outcomes across…

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Anatomy of a Recession Update: Recession or vibecession? 24:01

19d ago24:01

24:01

Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments discusses the US labor market, reviewing the April jobs report and sharing his thoughts on GDP growth for the year. He also provides an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard and the potential opportunities within US equities.

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How Financial Services Are Building Safer Customer-Facing AI - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 19:35

19d ago19:35

19:35

Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP in Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil returns to the program to discuss the evolving role of customer-facing AI in financial services and how financial institutions are embedding safety and security measures directly into client-facing systems. He delves into the risks financial services face, such as promp…

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