The Financial Modelling Podcast

The project finance landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by global trends like sustainability, digital infrastructure growth, and advanced technology. In this episode, host Matthew Bernath breaks down the five latest trends shaping project finance in...

Ready to supercharge your financial modelling in Excel? This episode dives deep into how Claude AI is revolutionising the game! Forget tedious formula reviews and frustrating debugging sessions. We're unlocking the power of AI to transform your workflow. We’ll explore how Claude can:   Unravel complex models, identifying errors you might have missed. Simplify messy formulas, turning them into lean, mean, calculation machines. Generate instant documentation so you’ll never have to explain your model again. Help you implement best practices in your models, as any good financial modeler should. Tackle real-world modelling challenges like seasonal variations in working capital, and much more. Join us to discover how to combine the awesome power of Claude AI with your expert financial modelling skills. It's time to make your Excel models more robust, efficient and downright impressive. This is not just about AI; it's about becoming a modelling master. Tune in now!

Data centres are increasingly vital in our digital economy, serving as the backbone for cloud services, artificial intelligence, and other technology-driven applications. However, developing a data centre is a capital-intensive undertaking that requires sophisticated project finance modelling to ensure bankability. This podcast outlines the critical parameters, financial structures, and considerations required for successfully project-financing a data centre.   This podcast is based on the Financial Modelling Podcast article : How to Project Finance a Data Center

Data centres are the backbone of the digital world, powering everything from streaming services to artificial intelligence. But how are these massive, complex, and expensive facilities financed? Join us as we explore the financial models that make data centres possible, from equity investments to project finance, and examine the key metrics that investors use to evaluate these high-stakes ventures. We'll also discuss the trends shaping the future of data centre financing, including sustainability, public-private partnerships, and the rise of hyperscale data centres. Whether you're an investor, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the infrastructure that powers our digital lives, this podcast will give you an inside look at the money behind the cloud.

In the season 5 finale of the Financial Modelling Podcast, we explore the potential of generative AI in financial modelling. Our guests, Lance Rubin, Hedieh Kianyfard, Danielle Stein Fairhurst and Adrian Miric, discuss the current use of generative AI in finance, its benefits and limitations, and potential use cases for financial modelling. As we wrap up the season, we thank our sponsor, Model Citizn, for their support and encourage listeners to share their thoughts and experiences with generative AI in finance. Join us for this exciting finale episode and gain valuable insights into the future of financial modelling. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your preferred platform! Here is Lance's article that he co-wrote with ChatGPT: https://www.modelcitizn.com/modelling-blogs/2023/3/23/the-implications-of-not-following-a-modelling-standard