Climate risk in financial services
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ESG: the risks and opportunities
During September 2021 and October 2021, our event series enabled a better understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk.
Banking
Innovative SME funding
The crypto bubble might have burst, but digital assets are here to stay. Sean Kiernan, founder of Greengage, has high hopes that his innovative approach will boost funding for the UK’s SMEs.
Regulator reaches out to lenders as the cost of living bites
The FCA issues guidance to lenders on expected behaviour, as household finances feel the pinch.
Eight key points on the future of UK financial services regulation
The Treasury Select Committee has laid out recommendations for the future of financial regulation in the UK.
UK bank resolvability
The Bank of England (BoE) has released its first public assessment of the preparations of the eight major UK banks under the Resolvability Assessment Framework (RAF).
Insurance
International Technical Updates June 2022
Our roundup of regulatory news.
Technical new in brief December 2021 - March 2022
ICAEW's Audit and Assurance Faculty brings you the latest technical updates on developments in auditing and assurance, financial reporting and ethics.
ESG risk: a webinar series
A webinar series exploring the challenges of understanding ESG risk, as well as what can be gained by doing so.
Effective cyber crime insurance
Ransomware attacks on businesses and other cyber crimes are an ever-increasing threat across all industries, but is current cyber crime insurance worth it?
Investment management
Greenwashing: the next mis-selling scandal?
Two high profile cases of greenwashing investments have raised concerns it is the next mis-selling scandal, even as new rules governing ESG investing are due to come into force.
Career paths - Klara Klarowicz of LDC
Drive and determination has seen Klara Klarowicz make it to investment manager at LDC. Now she has big plans for the future, she tells Jo Russell.
Career paths - Lucy Merson
Training as an ACA continues to help after the move from corporate finance to private equity, recounts Connection Capital investment manager Lucy Merson.
What to include in your charity’s investment policy?
Why it’s important to get clear about your income and capital growth expectations, express your board’s risk appetite with a quantified risk budget and to communicate your priorities clearly to asset managers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2022 | Beyond Bitcoin: Cryptoassets and associated tax challenges in 2022 . | All members FOC | Register |
See the full list of available events and webinars.
On-demand webinars and recordings
| Date and time of event | Webinar title | Access your learning |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2022 | CASS Audits 2022 (membership only) Exclusive to ICAEW Financial Services members, this webinar gives a high-level run through of all you need to know regarding the CASS rules. Perfect for those planning for their CASS audit as well as practitioners preparing for their clients. |
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| Multiple during September 2021 and October 2021 |
ESG Risk Series |
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| 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. |
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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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