Public policy initiatives
Below is a selection of public policy initiatives that the Corporate Finance Faculty have been actively involved in through direct dialogue with policymakers or by hosting informative events for members.
You can also read the representations to policymakers and regulators submitted by the Faculty.
Our policy work is informed by members’ views, particularly our board and technical committee members and through engagement with other market participants.
Cyber Security in Corporate Finance
Our Cyber Security in Corporate Finance guideline aims to help organisations manage cyber risk and improve its governance, setting out good practice within the context of a corporate finance transaction.
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Capital markets reform
Find out how the Corporate Finance faculty and its members have been involved in the discussions and consultations that are aimed at making the UK a more attractive place for companies to list.
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National Security and Investment
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 strengthens the government’s powers to call in and scrutinise transactions on grounds of national security. The legislation commenced on 4 January 2022. The ‘call-in power’ may be used in relation to transactions that took place on or after 12 November 2020.
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Funding innovation
Since 2022, the Corporate Finance Faculty have supported the Liverpool City Region with their annual Innovation Investment Summit.
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AI policy
Learn how the faculty has been influencing the development of regulations and government policy on AI and corporate finance
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Infrastructure policy
ICAEW brought together insights from an infrastructure investment forum (held in November 2024), as well as further guidance and resources for advisors, investors and investees involved in infrastructure investment in the UK.
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Public policy representations
ICAEW Representations are numbered sequentially in the year of publication, ie ICAEW REP number/year Title.