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
Banking: All eyes on conduct
The banking world is moving into a recession-proofing mode at a time that rising interest rates are driving up bank’s income but the UK’s consumers and businesses face 18 per cent inflation forecasts.
Covid-19 loan repayment picture starts to form
The first of many forthcoming government updates on Covid loan scheme repayments were released, but what are the potential outcomes for fraudulent activity, writes Brian Cantwell.
How long will the cost of energy run the economy
The Times economics editor David Smith considers what the rising price of energy will mean for financial services and ESG in an exclusive column for the Financial Services Faculty.
What you need to know about the AML and sanction updates
A series of changes to the UK financial system have been made to support sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Mike Miller, ICAEW Economic Crime Manager, explains the changes affecting financial services.
Insurance
International Technical Updates July 2022
Our roundup of regulatory news.
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.
Investment management
Investment management and dynamic ESG
How can investment management firms navigate the changing priorities for investment triggered by an evolving definition of ESG?
One-step data shop for small cap investment
Setting up MarktoMarket five years ago was a bold decision for its CEO Doug Lawson and his co-founder Martin Clarke. But Lawson tells Marc Mullen how filling that big data gap in the small-cap segment of the market is proving invaluable for advisers
Update on the Green Finance Initiative
The ICAEW Financial Services Faculty reports on the response to the BEIS update on the Green Finance Initiative.
Beyond Bitcoin: Cryptoassets and associated tax challenges in 2022
This webinar examines the advancements of the volatile crypto market and NFTs.
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. |
Access available recording |
| 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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