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Article FCA/PRA review Senior Managers and Certification Regime

Following the Edinburgh Reforms, the PRA and FCA are reviewing the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

4 min read | 04 May 2023

Article A conversation on the future of whistleblowing

The Future of Whistleblowing - an event that sought to explore what the future of whistleblowing looks like.

Emma Kirkpatrick

| 3 min read | 03 May 2023

Article Strong and simple regime: how does Basel 3.1 affect it?

The strong and simple regime is a proportionate approach for smaller firms. How does it sit alongside Basel 3.1?

Paul Young

| 6 min read | 03 May 2023

Article The top ten priorities for insurers in 2023

Ongoing macroeconomic challenges mean insurers need to stay informed on key issues and opportunities

Rob Benson

| 10 min read | 28 Apr 2023

Article Insurance intermediaries: still work to do on wind down plans

Wind-down plans remain in regulatory focus for 2023 and beyond.

Bradley Chadwick

| 5 min read | 27 Apr 2023

Episode 38 Regulatory Update – Consequences Of The (Latest) Banking Crisis

In this episode David Morrey and Ben Farmer discuss learnings from the collapse of SVB, the FCA Business Plan, the Financial Services and Markets Bill's progress through the House of Lords, and the first consultation on the Senior Managers and Certification Regime – sharing insight on how firms and consumers can prepare for the changes ahead.

| 27 min listen | 26 Apr 2023

Episode 37 Regulatory Update – FCA Business Plan 2023/24

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Business Plan for 2023/24.

| 21 min listen | 20 Apr 2023

Article The UK government updates Green Finance Strategy

The updated Green Finance strategy is here. What are the key messages?

Rashim Arora

| 7 min read | 20 Apr 2023

Article FCA Business Plan 2023/24

Have you read the FCA's Business Plan for 2023/24? Find out more about the regulator's commitments for the year ahead.

David Morrey

| 6 min read | 20 Apr 2023

Article Insurers - navigating the cost-of-living crisis

The cost-of-living crisis brings challenges for insurance firms – but how can you help customers and manage the risks?

6 min read | 20 Apr 2023

Article Accounting for climate risk in balance sheet valuations

Effective accounting practices are essential to manage climate risk, but what are the Bank of England’s expectations?

Rashim Arora

| 6 min read | 14 Apr 2023

Episode 36 Sustainability Disclosure Requirements - Where Do We Stand Now?

The FCA has made it clear in their recent consultation paper that it's determined to tackle greenwashing and has highlighted that it will apply the marketing guidelines as early as June 2023, once the final rules are published.

Irina Velkova

| 38 min listen | 13 Apr 2023

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Article Payments and e-money firms in the regulatory spotlight

Dear CEO letter for payments and e-money firms sets out regulatory expectations.

| 5 min read | 13 Apr 2023

Article Improving ESG governance across financial services

Good governance is integral to achieving good sustainability outcomes – but where to start?

Rashim Arora

| 9 min read | 12 Apr 2023

Article Regulatory capital framework: capturing climate risk

The regulatory capital framework has capability and regime gaps relating to climate risk, but how to address them?

Rashim Arora

| 4 min read | 06 Apr 2023

episode 35 Banking Challenges And Trends 2023

Basel 3.1, the interest-rate environment, regulation, and macroeconomic uncertainty are just some of the challenges the banking sector will continue to face this year.

Irina Velkova

| 53 min listen | 04 Apr 2023

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