The SKADI Podcast

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Trading together since the 1990s hosts Nic and Damian help audit, legal and investigation teams at some of the largest firms. They have seen first hand the impact of financial crises, regulatory and cultural shifts, the advance of technology and its impact on the flow of information, management of risk and ease of execution. Nic's knowledge of Credit, Hybrid Debt, Private and Public Issuance compliments Damian's experience as a Relative Value, Risk Arbitrage Equity specialist. Together they host the SKADI podcast and are on a mission to help others make sense of the mysteries of Finance!

  1. MAR 20

    58. Cornering Markets - Silver, Gold and Volkswagen

    In the world of finance, few attempts to corner a market are as infamous as that of the Hunt brothers' silver squeeze in the late 1970s. With the backdrop of inflation concerns and a shaky economy, these oil billionaires embarked on a quest to control the silver market. They amassed a massive position, causing silver prices to skyrocket from $6 to $50! But, as often is the way with high-risk games, it ended in disaster for them. 100 years earlier, an equally audacious attempt had been made to corner the Gold market. Nic and Damian also discuss the squeezy derivative trade which at one point made Volkswagen the largest stock in the world. What do these case studies tell us about present day markets? What are the red flags for auditors, compliance and surveillance staff? More about SKADI: Website: www.skadilimited.com X: https://x.com/skadilimited Linkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

    54 min

  2. FEB 23

    57. Vestia - Derivatives, Intermediaries, and the Liquidity Death Spiral

    Nic and Damian examine the near-collapse ofVestia. At its height: Over €20 billion in derivatives exposureMassive collateral callsA liquidity crisisCriminal convictionsExecutive resignationParliamentary inquirySector-wide reformThis was a housing association. And yet its balance sheet behaved like a leveraged derivatives book. More about SKADI: Website: www.skadilimited.com X: https://x.com/skadilimited Linkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/ #finance #treasury #swaps

    37 min

  3. FEB 16

    56. Parmalat - The Illusion of Cash

    Imagine a global food company.Milk cartons on breakfast tables worldwide. Sponsorships in Formula One and top-flight football. Billions reported in cash reserves. And yet — when the truth emerged — much of that cash simply didn’t exist. This is the story of Parmalat, and how it became one of the largest corporate frauds in history. Nic and Damian to a look at how a family grocery business grew aggressively into an international business, with complex financing. On the face of it successful, but beneath the surface a fraud. What were the missed signals? What can be learned? And of course, could it happen again? Well... spoiler alert, it already did. Heard of a company called Wirecard...? More about SKADI: Website: www.skadilimited.com X: https://x.com/skadilimited Linkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

    49 min

  4. JAN 13

    55. Prediction Markets: Kalshi and Polymarket

    January 6th 2026 the US began the operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro. By the 7th January the media were reporting that contracts placed on two prediction market exchanges: Kalshi and Polymarket, relating to the US invading Venezuela were not resolved. Nic and Damian discuss the sudden rising popularity of Prediction Markets. What are they? How do they work? What are the risks? Is it time for firms to revisit their Personal Account Dealing Policies? More about SKADI: Website: www.skadilimited.com X: https://x.com/skadilimited Linkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/

    30 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    54. David Smothermon - LPG Rogue Trader

    David Smothermon finished 2015 on a high. He had generated substantial profits in the Houston subsidiary of Trammo AG. A firm founded half a century earlier specialising in the global trade of Ammonia. But while the profits rolled in, his positions grew. By the end of 2015, while being congratulated, he was asked to reduce risk. Bonuses would be paid in May, but the losses started to grow. Smothermon turned to elicit means to hide his losses and protect the bonus he should never have been awarded. Join Nic and Damian as they discuss this commodity markets case where rogue trading in a subsidiary cost the jobs of 200 staffers, sent the Chief Executive to jail, and nearly brought a trading house to its knees. More about SKADI: Website: www.skadilimited.com X: https://x.com/skadilimited Linkedin: ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/ #roguetrader #commodities #whitecollarcrime #investigations #finance #risk #LPG #oil #ammonia

    39 min

  6. 11/07/2025

    53. Nic/SKADI – Words with a Founder

    This episode is brought to you in association with Tristan Bramble’s Words with a Founder Podcast – link. In this conversation, Tristan Bramble speaks with Nic Corry, founder of SKADI , about his journey from a successful trading career to establishing his own company. They discuss the importance of continuous learning, the dynamics of client relationships, and the challenges of being a founder. Nicolas shares insights on building a brand, the significance of peer support, and the evolving landscape of finance and technology. The conversation also touches on personal reflections and the balance between professional and personal life. Takeaways Nicolas Corry transitioned from trading to founding SKADI.SKADI aims to bridge the gap between control functions and businesses.Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth.Peer support is invaluable for founders navigating challenges.Client trust is built through understanding and empathy.The dynamics of investigations rely heavily on people interactions.Technology is reshaping the finance industry and client interactions.Nicolas emphasizes the importance of nurturing experienced professionals.The future of finance includes adapting to complex products outside traditional banks.Personal interests, like athletics and baking, contribute to a balanced life. Chapters List 00:00 Introduction to SKADI and Its Origins 02:56 The Journey of a Founder: Transitioning from Trading to Building 05:49 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Business 08:47 Building a Support Network as a Founder 11:42 Client Experiences and the Value of Understanding 14:55 Navigating Challenges in the Financial Landscape 22:38 Navigating the Audit Landscape 25:45 The Importance of Collaboration in Auditing 29:22 The Evolution of Investigative Techniques 32:14 Shifts in Financial Markets and Client Needs 36:10 Personal Reflections and Leadership Style More about SKADI: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠ #WordsWithAFounder #SKADIPodcast #FounderJourney #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalGrowth

    46 min

  7. 08/18/2025

    52. OceanGate – Lessons in Risk Recognition

    The OceanGate incident shocked the world, but it also revealed key failures in how risk is assessed and communicated. In this episode, we explore the warning signs, the decisions made, and what this event can teach us about accountability, innovation, and safety. Discussion panel: Nicolas Corry & Damian Taylor Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter ! You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by email Click the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value ! More about SKADI: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠ #Leadership#RiskManagement #Innovation #Accountability #OceanGate #Tragedy #SafetyCulture #EngineeringEthics

    26 min

  8. 08/05/2025

    51. Video Games – Loot Boxes & Regulations with Rob Watson and Nikhil Vyas of Collyer Bristow

    A look at some of the recent legislation and regulation regarding loot boxes and other matters affecting the video games industry. In this episode, Rob and Nikhil of Collyer Bristow chat with Damian regarding the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape facing the gaming industry in 2025, covering new legislation such as the UK’s Online Safety Act, the EU Digital Services Act, and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. We discuss the growing scrutiny of major gaming platforms, the challenges of compliance for developers—especially related to loot boxes and microtransactions—and how current regulation focuses increasingly on consumer and child protection. We also examine international approaches, contrasting the UK's stance of industry self-regulation with stricter regimes in countries like Belgium and evolving court decisions in the Netherlands and Austria. Finally, we consider the broader impact of these legal shifts, including the high compliance burden for studios and the commercial opportunities within a crowded and competitive marketplace. Discussion panel: Damian Taylor, Rob Watson & Nikhil Vyas Podcast Production: Alexandra Mexi If you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter ! You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by email Click the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up – It's free and packed with value ! More about SKADI: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skadilimited.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skadilimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linked In:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/⁠ #LootBoxes #InGamePurchases #OnlineSafety #ChildSafetyOnline #GameRegulation #Microtransactions #EULaw #DigitalMarketsAct #RegulatingGames #GamesCompliance

    30 min
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Trading together since the 1990s hosts Nic and Damian help audit, legal and investigation teams at some of the largest firms. They have seen first hand the impact of financial crises, regulatory and cultural shifts, the advance of technology and its impact on the flow of information, management of risk and ease of execution. Nic's knowledge of Credit, Hybrid Debt, Private and Public Issuance compliments Damian's experience as a Relative Value, Risk Arbitrage Equity specialist. Together they host the SKADI podcast and are on a mission to help others make sense of the mysteries of Finance!

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  • Creator
    SKADI
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SKADI
  • Show Website
    The SKADI Podcast

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