
Listen up! The award-winning, hard-hitting financial services podcast from Iress is back for Series 3.
Emmanuel Asuquo is a financial adviser, TV personality, author and now the new host of Upfront!
He’ll be asking the questions that nobody else is asking and getting guests to drop some serious gems to help you shine.
Series three is full of upfront conversations that everyone in financial ser... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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How will financial services survive the next financial crisis or scandal? It’s the series finale, and have we got a finale for you. In this episode, we’re joined by legendary crisis communications expert Donald Steel, who gets upfront with financial ... more
Do we have to get up at 5 a.m. to be productive? It might work for the tech bros, but what about in the real world, like financial services, where 91% of people consistently work longer than their contracted hours and 60-80 hour weeks have become nor... more
Is it getting harder to make customer experience a priority? Most companies say it is a priority, yet
37% of people think companies prioritise profit, with CX taking a backseat to cost-cutting and inflation.
In this episode, Emmanuel talks to CX... more
Does digital transformation cause more problems than it solves? With big enterprise-wide change comes big expectations, yet the reality doesn’t always match up. Only 20% of companies achieve more than three-quarters of their expected revenue gains. W... more
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Open and honest dialogue about financial services with an edge
Upfront takes the bold leap we’ve all being waiting for and makes financial services binge worthy. Great host, interesting guests and definitely not your average financial services podcast!
Love this podcast. Finally a podcast about financial services that doesn’t bore me to tears!
Definitely NOT the same old stuff for a financial services podcast. Insightful and interesting - I didn’t want it to end!
Never heard anything so engaging, edgy and real from the FS world like this before!
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This financial services podcast provides a unique and engaging perspective on various pressing topics within the industry. With a refreshing approach, the host leads conversations that challenge conventional practices, focusing on themes such as digital transformation, customer experience, and the need for inclusivity in finance for neurodiverse individuals. Each episode features insightful guests who share valuable expertise, making it a resource for both professionals seeking to enhance their skills and anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of financial services. The tone is both informative and entertaining, promising discussions that are not only honest but also often humorous.
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Recent guests on Upfront include:
1. Donald Steel
2. Dr. Amantha Imber
3. Amanda Stevens
4. David Brear
5. Adam Spencer
6. Krystle McGilvery
7. Camilla Love
8. Philip Calvert
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