Podbytes: KPMG in Canada’s Podcast

Trailer | Women Talk Tech

Welcome to the Women Talk Tech podcast brought to you by the KPMG Women in Technology Community. Each episode will feature an inspiring woman in tech who will share her story. Let’s do this.

Episode 1: ’Herstory’ - Our Community Start | Women Talk Tech

In the first episode of Women Talk Tech, Anita Taleski, Program Manager of KPMG’s Women in Technology Community and Frances MacTaggart, Committee Co-Lead, discuss Frances' career journey in tech. Join us as Frances shares how she started in cybersecurity, her key advice to enter the field and how she got involved with the KPMG Women in Technology Community.  

Episode 1: Cryptoassets today | The State of Cryptoassets

In the first episode of our series, host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is joined by Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting for a conversation on how the crypto industry has evolved to where it is today, the general state of the industry, and what’s to come in this four-part series.

Episode 2: Custodianship models | The State of Cryptoassets

Our host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting and Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting and introduces Edwin Isted, Senior Manager, Management Consulting for his series debut. In episode two of our four-part series, the group discusses custodianship models, their benefits, and some key considerations when assessing a custodian.

Episode 3: Proof of reserves | The State of Cryptoassets

Episode three of KPMG in Canada’s series on the state of crypto assets is all about proof of reserves. Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting for a discussion on proof of reserve’s origin and how vital a proof of reserve is in today’s crypto space.

Episode 4: Anti-money laundering & financial crime prevention | The State of Cryptoassets

As our series reaches its fourth episode, the conversation shifts to focus on anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention as it pertains to cryptoassets. Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is back to host this episode, joined by Rebecca Ip, Partner, Forensic & Financial Crimes; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting. The group discusses the various regulations that surround crypto as set out by FINTRAC and FAFT and highlights some of the risks to be mindful of when dealing with virtual currencies.

Episode 5: Asset Management | The State of Cryptoassets

In the fifth episode of our series, host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is joined by Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Katie McGarry, Partner, Audit, Financial Institutions for a conversation on the intersection between asset management & cryptoassets, as well as Canada’s unique ETF offerings.

Episode 2: When Tax and Technology Intertwine | Women Talk Tech

The second episode of Women Talk Tech features Jennie Allan and Cynthia Wang, the co-leads of the Network & Support workstream for the KPMG Women in Technology Community. Join us as Cynthia interviews Jennie about working at the intersection of tax and technology, tips on thriving in a male-dominated space, and upcoming trends in the tax industry.

Episode 6: Banking | The State of Cryptoassets

Our host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting and introduces Kenneth Viegas, Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting and John Armstrong, National Industry Leader, Financial Services for their series debuts. In episode six, the group discusses global trends and future opportunities for banking in Canada as they relate to cryptoassets.

Episode 7: Insurance | The State of Cryptoassets

Episode seven of KPMG in Canada’s state of cryptoassets podcast series is all about insurance. Host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Kenneth Viegas, Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting to talk about cryptoasset insurance from the perspectives of both organizations and insurers.