ERM Advantage Podcast

Recorded at Lightshed Studios in Philadelphia, PA, the weekly podcast features timely discussions and commentary about risk and compliance management and the financial service industry.

Guests include industry leaders, subject matter experts, and thought leaders from throughout the industry.

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Episodes

Episode 7: Talking with Allan Cuttle

March 23, 2026

Talking with Allan Cuttle, an industry expert in enterprise risk management and GRC/IRC solutions. We talk about trends in banking, risk management, and the regulatory environment. Then we talk about risk and compliance management software, including best practices in sourcing, implementing, and utilizing technology solutions.

Episode 6: Talking with Peter Dugas

March 9, 2026

I’m privileged to speak with Peter Dugas, Founder and CEO of the Regulatory Intelligence Group. Here we covered what has been changing under the current administration, what Congress is focusing on, potential changes to the regulatory environment, and a number of other topics from “inside the beltway”.

Episode 5: Talking with Rob Marro

February 23, 2026

In this week’s must watch episode, Eric talks with financial crime expert Rob Marro. Rob talks about his time in covert operations with the CIA, his views on the three letter agencies, trends in financial crime, and how the industry might be impacted by emerging technologies. Plus updates on Rob’s two newest books. 

Episode 4: Talking with John Soffronoff

February 16, 2026

Eric Holmquist talks with John Soffronoff about the state of banking, the regulatory environment, the potential impact of emerging technologies like AI and digital currencies, and best practices in managing regulatory compliance. 

Episode 3: Talking with Sam Pepper

February 9, 2026

Eric Holmquist talks with former bank CEO and industry advisor Sam Pepper about the banking industry, the role of the CEO, how banking is changing, AI, fintech, and best practices in working with the board, senior leaders, and the Chief Risk Officer.

Episode 2: Eric Holmquist – The state of risk management in 2026

February 2, 2026

In this week’s episode, Eric Holmquist talks about the current state of Enterprise Risk Management practices, where improvements need to happen, and what a strong future state should look like.

Episode 1: Eric Holmquist – The state of banking in 2026

January 26, 2026

Eric Holmquist discusses the state of banking, including strategy setting, thoughts on the regulatory environment, data management, crypto, AI, fintechs and thoughts on the future of banking in the US.