From our brains to yours.

The FCA is extending the existing non-financial misconduct framework, already in place for banks, to all senior manager and certification regime (SM&CR) firms.

IPO preparation is about meeting requirements. But it’s also a chance to develop a financial model that helps tell your equity story, secure investor trust and serve the business well beyond the IPO. [AUTHOR] explains how to build your model early and right.

National Apprenticeship Week serves as a valuable reminder of the role apprenticeships play in helping organisations prepare for the future. Every year, I see more evidence of how vital they have become – not just for developing new talent, but for equipping people at all stages of their careers with the skills they need to thrive.

The FCA has taken another step forward by confirming the introduction of a targeted support framework and publishing the near final rules in PS25/22.

The FCA’s interim report on the pure protection market study finds the market broadly effective and proposes no major interventions.

In partnership with Raise the Bar, we deliver six transformative programmes designed to build resilient, future-ready leaders. And to offer you programmes to support your professional development and give you the resources, tools and skills to make a positive impact on your organisation.

In this piece, Simon Davidson and Mark O'Sullivan examine the growing tension between data and instinct in CFO decision making and explain why data influenced leadership is becoming essential as organisations accelerate towards AI.

UK crypto regulation is accelerating as the FCA issues new consultations. Learn what firms must do to prepare for authorisation under the incoming regime.

Shadow experts can play a key supporting role in commercial disputes, but their potential to add value is sometimes overlooked. Fred Brown, Michael Barber and Tom Middleton explore how and when shadow or advisory experts can deliver strategic support throughout a dispute

Significant tax savings are available through capital allowances, but do you understand the rules?

200 of the fastest-growing privately owned manufacturing businesses across Great Britain.

The Public Sector Finance Leaders Barometer is a nationwide pulse check of the pressures, priorities and sentiment shaping local government finance. Compiled from the insights of Section 151 officers and finance directors, it provides a data‑rich view of how leaders are navigating 2026, a year defined by financial constraints, regulatory complexities and rising demand.

Boards are increasingly being called upon to take ownership of technology risk oversight as a strategic imperative, reinforced by the updated UK Corporate Governance Code and the new Cyber Governance Code of Practice. In 2026, staying ahead of technology risks and regulatory shifts isn’t optional - it’s essential. Are you clear on where to focus to keep your organisation in control?

The PRA’s final Basel 3.1 and SDDT rules take effect from 1 January 2027. We outline the key changes and what firms should do now.

The impact of First Brands’ collapse on some of its lenders illustrates the importance of strong credit processes. Chris Laverty and Russell Simpson look at why regulators and industry leaders are increasingly worried about lending practises in the private credit and non-bank market.

Significant Risk Transfers, or SRTs, have quietly grown from a specialist solution into a mainstream feature of European banking, and a compelling opportunity for credit investors. They sit at the crossroads of two significant trends: banks looking to manage risk and optimise capital, and investors searching for yield and diversification in a market where spreads remain tight.