Financial Services Faculty events and webinars
Stay up-to-date with the fast moving world of financial services by attending our events and webinars. Our 2021 schedule is available to view.
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Banking
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.
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.
Bank of England climate stress test targets financial sector
New stress tests to reveal the level of exposure and resilience of the UK’s largest financial institutions to climate change have been announced by the Bank of England, as it looks to beef up the sector’s ‘relatively immature’ experience and expertise in modelling climate-related risks.
Cryptocurrency: accountants look beyond the horizon
Fintech academic and chartered accountant Gavin Brown examines the advancements of the volatile crypto market and outlines what may lie in wait for accountants managing such decentralised currencies.
Insurance
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.
Technical news in brief March 2021
ICAEW's Audit and Assurance Faculty brings you the latest technical updates on developments in auditing and assurance, financial reporting and ethics. Please note Only Audit and Assurance Faculty members and Faculties Online subscribers have access to these technical updates.
Investment management
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.
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.
ESG webinar series
Brought to you by ICAEW Financial Services Faculty, this is a series of events and resources to help appreciate the challenges and opportunities of better understanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk through provision of better information.
How ESG principles relate to investment management
Matt McLoughlin, senior investment manager at Foresight Group, explains the importance of environmental, social and corporate governance principles and how Foresight Group integrates this into its business model
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 11:00 - 12:00 |
ESG risk series - The Science behind climate change, net zero transition and planetary health and its implications to FS organisations | Complimentary to Faculty members | Email us at fsf@icaew.com |
| 15 September 11:00 - 12:00 | ESG risk series - Data: What data is necessary and available and what are the alternatives | Complimentary to Faculty members |
Email us at fsf@icaew.com |
| 22 September 11:00 - 12:00 | ESG risk series - Physical risk: What can be modelled and how is it relevant? How does it affect risk and its management? | Complimentary to Faculty members |
Email us at fsf@icaew.com |
See the full list of available events and webinars.
On-demand webinars and recordings
| Date and time of event | Webinar title | Access your learning |
|---|---|---|
| 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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