Two episodes to celebrate the launch of Asset Insights Podcast

For the official launch of the Asset Insights Podcast, we’re celebrating by releasing not one – but two new episodes this week!

Hosted by Edward Peck, the Finance Connect Asset Insights Podcast explores the deeper forces shaping asset and business finance — from culture and responsibility to leadership and long-term trust.

Episode Two features Stephen Bassett, Finance Connect’s asset finance community leader and chairperson of The Guild of Business Finance Professionals.

With more than 50 years of experience across collections, credit, operations, sales and leadership, Stephen offers a thoughtful and candid perspective on the balance between profit and purpose, industry standards, and rebuilding trust in the SME market.

Later in the week, we will also be releasing a special episode featuring Helena Thernstrom, head of EDI at the Leasing Foundation, recorded to mark International Women’s Day 2026.

In this conversation, Helena explores what meaningful inclusion looks like in asset finance, why visibility and governance matter, and how the industry can move beyond performative initiatives towards lasting cultural change.

Together, these two episodes set the tone for the series — open, reflective discussions about the issues that shape our industry beyond products and performance.

And don’t forget – the launch episode of the Asset Insights Podcast, featuring Richard Cameron of Close Brothers Broker Solutions, is also available to stream.

Listen now on the Finance Connect website. Also available on Spotify, YouTube and Amazon Music.