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Everything Financial Services | A multi‑money future: How digital assets are reshaping global finance

Episode 2 of Everything Financial Services, Addleshaw Goddard’s financial services podcast, explores the rapid evolution of digital assets, tokenisation and the emerging multi-money ecosystem shaping global financial markets. Host Christina Proffitt is joined by guests Lisa Lee Lewis and Anna Zeitlin to discuss how regulatory frameworks, innovation and market adoption are converging across the UK, Middle East and beyond. The discussion examines the rise of digital assets including stablecoins, tokenised real world assets and central bank digital currencies, alongside the challenges of implementation and regulatory alignment. The episode highlights real estate tokenisation as a key trend, with the potential to streamline transactions and transform how assets are bought, sold and financed. It also explores how financial institutions are embedding these technologies into products and infrastructure, as well as the growing role of AI and agentic AI in driving efficiency and new commercial use cases. Looking ahead, the conversation considers the broader shift towards a multi-money world where traditional finance and new digital ecosystems coexist. The episode explores the implications for financial inclusion, cross-border payments and customer experience, as well as the strategic and regulatory considerations for firms navigating this transition. The key takeaway is clear: digital assets and tokenisation are moving from concept to execution, creating both opportunity and complexity for market participants globally.

Inside Tech Minds | The new rules of M&A - Why Cyber, AI and data now drive deal value

In this episode of Inside Tech Minds, Carly Gulliver speaks with Giles Distin, Capital Markets Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, about how technology is reshaping public markets and why it now sits at the centre of dealmaking. Drawing on his experience advising on IPOs, takeovers and listed company governance, Giles offers an inside view of how investor expectations are shifting - and what that means for businesses navigating today’s market. The episode explores the decisions that matter most when preparing for and executing public market transactions: how technology has moved from a diligence “tick-box” to a core driver of valuation, why cybersecurity is now a market-facing risk, and how AI is influencing investor behaviour and business model resilience. Topics include IPO readiness, regulatory change in the UK, the balance between public and private capital, and the growing importance of market sentiment in driving activity. An important listen for CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, General Counsel and board members navigating technology risk, AI disruption and strategic transactions in an increasingly uncertain and fast-moving market.

Everything Financial Services | What the private capital boom is really telling decision makers

Episode 1 of Everything Financial Services, Addleshaw Goddard’s financial services podcast, explores the rapid growth and evolution of private capital and why it has become central to global markets. Host Laura Uberoi is joined by guests Jan Gruter and Karl Clowry to discuss how private capital has shifted from an “alternative” asset class to a core driver of investment across infrastructure, healthcare and the wider economy. The discussion examines how private capital has expanded into a hybrid ecosystem spanning private equity, private credit and insurance-linked structures. They explore the surge in mid-market activity, the rise of independent sponsors, and changing investor priorities, including ESG, defence and impact investing. The episode also considers the role of private capital in funding SMEs, the increasing complexity of deal structures, and how market cycles, interest rates and underwriting standards are shaping risk and opportunity across credit markets. The conversation highlights the broader implications for investors and corporates, from capital allocation decisions to the resilience of global markets in uncertain conditions. As private capital continues to scale, the ability to track where capital is flowing and respond to shifting market dynamics will be critical. The episode concludes that while cycles, volatility and scrutiny will persist, the underlying theme remains constant: private capital will continue to adapt and play a central role in financing growth, innovation and economic transition. To read further insights from Jan and Karl on Tricolor and First Brands, click the link here [https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/insights/insights-briefings/2025/financial-services/lessons-from-tricolor-and-first-brands/].

Everything Financial Services | The podcast for boardroom conversations in financial services. Series 1 launching this week...

Financial services is facing a convergence of pressures, where market dynamics, regulation, technology and capital flows are reshaping decision-making at the highest level. Everything Financial Services is a podcast for leaders who need to understand what’s really driving the sector, and what it means in practice. Each episode explores the forces shaping financial services today, from private capital and digital currency to regulatory change, workforce shifts and evolving market structures. At the intersection of business, markets and strategy, Everything Financial Services brings together industry leaders and specialists for focused, commercially grounded conversations. Hosted by Christina Proffitt and Laura Uberoi, the podcast is designed for C-suite and senior decision-makers, offering practical insight without unnecessary complexity, helping organisations navigate change and make better-informed strategic decisions. Learn more about Addleshaw Goddard's work across the financial services sector: https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/sectors/financial-services/ [https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/sectors/financial-services/]

Inside Tech Minds | Is AI outpacing your governance? With leading AI expert Kay Firth-Butterfield

In this episode of Inside Tech Minds, Carly Gulliver speaks with Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO of Good Tech Advisory and a leading voice in AI governance, about whether organisations are keeping pace with the rapid evolution of AI. Drawing on her experience at the World Economic Forum and advising global leaders, Kay explores why trust in AI is already under pressure and how gaps in governance, not the technology itself, are often to blame. The conversation brings to life the real risks playing out inside businesses today, from “shadow AI” and employee misuse to hallucinations, reputational damage and legal exposure. Through practical examples, Kay highlights why governance must go beyond the CTO or General Counsel, requiring a joined-up approach across the organisation with HR playing a critical role in training and embedding responsible AI use. The episode also sets out what good looks like: mapping AI usage, aligning to regulation, introducing cross-functional governance, and maintaining human oversight as AI agents scale. Essential listening for GCs, CTOs and senior leaders looking to balance speed with control and unlock AI’s value without compromising trust. Find out more about AI governance from Addleshaw Goddard’s expert team here [https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.addleshawgoddard.com%2Fen%2Fsectors%2Ftechnology-lawyers%2Fgenerative-ai%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMeghan.Browne%40addleshawgoddard.com%7C85def0a982a34a51f63f08debbe93a1b%7Ccce218d616124ac2b16c925474afd502%7C0%7C0%7C639154807526720495%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XXGhEiODDOS40uGEvVF81YocQHZcMDSZPFVQml05Z2M%3D&reserved=0].