Episode 14

Financial Services Hot Topics 2022

By: Alex Ellerton, Irina Velkova

31 Mar 2022 26 min listen

What are the hot topics for the financial services industry in 2022? COVID-19 has dictated the narrative for the last two years, but as we transition into a post pandemic world this year promises a lot of focus on risk and regulatory matters, much of it driven by regulators.

In this episode, Irina Velkova is joined by Sandy Kumar, Head of Financial Services and Business Risk Services, Grant Thornton UK LLP, and Alex Ellerton, Partner, Grant Thornton UK LLP to explore key themes for firms this year: including ESG, cyber, data, consumer duty, inclusion and diversity as well as the impact of current global economic challenges on the Financial Services industry.

  

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  • Alex Ellerton

    Alex Ellerton - I advise clients across the retail financial services sector on regulatory matters. With a particular focus on banking, lending, wealth management and retail intermediary firms, I regularly work with senior management teams to identify practical and proportionate responses to regulatory challenges. View Profile

  • Irina Velkova

    As a regulatory advisory practice director, I advise firms on new regulations, implement improved structures and processes, and work with board and c-suite stakeholders to resolve governance and regulatory issues. View Profile

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