ESG webinar: How climate risk fits into Risk Management
Get practical advice to build in effective ESG risk considerations and turn the project into business as usual. Join us, including GARP, on 6 October at 11:00 for this fantastic opportunity.
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ESG: the risks and opportunities
During September and October, our event series will enable better understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk.
Banking
IFRS 9: the dog that barked too much?
When IAS 39 was replaced by IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, it was perhaps little lamented, writes Steven Hall, Partner, Financial Services Risk Consulting, KPMG and Nicholas Mead, Director, KPMG. In a financial crisis that had manifold causes, some laid at least part of the blame for the 2008 meltdown on the ‘incurred loss’ provision model in IAS39 – inadequate, too little too late, or simply the dog that didn’t bark.
Will acting on climate change push up inflation – or would not acting be worse?
Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith writes an exclusive column for ICAEW’s Financial Services faculty every month. This month he covers how climate change could affect inflation.
Are your client bank account reconciliations fully compliant?
In this article we provide a guide into the client funds reconciliation process to assist practices and their finance teams.
LIBOR is being scrapped – what do you need to do?
ICAEW’s Technical Manager, Financial Services Risk & Regulation John Mongelard says what Energy & Natural Resources firms need to do to avoid any surprises.
Insurance
The key to navigating a hard market
The hard market is here to stay. But new opportunities are still available – here’s how industry veterans spotted the potential for an insurance start-up, raising $1.1bn on the London Stock Exchange in December.
Crypto investor brands most NFTs worthless after bubble begins to deflate
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have been on a roller coaster over recent months, surging to never-before-seen highs before crashing back.
Will the pandemic affect the levels that insurers will cover
We explore the industry debate on if, and how to provide widespread insurance coverage for future pandemics, and how feasible this might be.
Unfavourable demographics to worry about
Populations are getting older. And, in economic terms, they are not growing older gracefully. In doing so they are creating problems says David Smith, Economics Editor for the Sunday Times in his monthly editorial for the Financial Services Faculty.
Investment management
ESG reporting for real estate investments and COP 26
What does the rise in Environmental, Social and Governance reporting mean for property investors when there is no internationally recognised standard approach? And what changes are expected in the coming months and years?
Can pensions really be the foundations of building back after the pandemic?
Laura Miller looks at whether the idea to use pension fund cash to fund infrastructure investments, as suggested by the government, would work.
The gender pension gap
Ros Urwin is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the gender pension gap, a problem that is related to the gender pay gap but has its own, negative characteristics.
Climate change in a nutshell
Essential viewing for financial services professionals starts next month with the first three of six webinars from ICAEW, for those who want to get up to speed on climate change, writes Brian Cantwell.
Webinars and virtual events
Did you know you get specialised webinars as part of your ICAEW Financial Services membership? With topics ranging from IFRS17, Climate Change, and opportunities to hear direct from UK regulators such as the FRC, FCA or the Bank of England.
Upcoming features
| Date and time | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 October 11:00 - 12:00 | ESG risk series - Risk: How does climate risk fit into firms’ overall risk management? How do we turn the project into business as usual? | Complimentary to alI ICAEW, FS Faculty members and Sustainability & Climate Change Community | BOOK YOUR PLACE |
| 13 October 11:00 - 12:00 | ESG risk series - Reporting: Does reporting satisfy investor expectation? How do we achieve consistent and comparable reporting? | Complimentary to alI ICAEW, FS Faculty members and Sustainability & Climate Change Community | BOOK YOUR PLACE |
| 20 October 11:00 - 12:00 | ESG risk series - Assurance: The assurance of reported ESG information. How do we ensure that the information disclosed is relevant and reliable? What framework assurance can be provided against? What are the chances of convergence? | Complimentary to alI ICAEW, FS Faculty members and Sustainability & Climate Change Community | BOOK YOUR PLACE |
See the full list of available events and webinars.
On-demand webinars and recordings
| Date and time of event | Webinar title | Access your learning |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple during September 2021 and October 2021 |
ESG Risk Series |
Access available recordings |
| 26 May 2021 | LIBOR Transition: The Regulators' View This webinar is a fantastic opportunity to hear direct from the FCA and the Bank of England, on their perspective of LIBOR. Ideally suited to SMEs, but for all those involved in LIBOR |
Watch and listen here |
| 01 March 2021 |
CASS Audits 2021 (membership only) |
Watch here |
| 11 February 2021 |
COVID-19: A scientific perspective - looking to the future Brought to you by the ICAEW Financial Services Faculty, this webinar provides a conversation with Professor Peter Piot of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Special Advisor on COVID-19 Research & Innovation. |
Watch here |
LIBOR Transition: are you ready?
The use of LIBOR as a reference rate in loan agreements or derivatives will no longer be allowed from 2021. We outline the things all businesses need to do now to prepare for the end of LIBOR. Find out what you need to know.
Inspiring confidence
ICAEW's Inspiring Confidence campaign explores the issues affecting consumers and financial services providers in a rapidly changing world.
Banks, insurers and investment managers play vitally important roles within society, to encourage economic development and allow individuals and businesses to save, invest, insure and make payments. We must have confidence in them. Responsible providers, responsible consumers, better regulation and better information underpin this confidence.
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