Faculty Events and webinars
Stay up-to-date with the fast moving world of financial services by attending webinars and events from the Financial Services Faculty
Banking
Practical guidance, commentary and support on the banking sector for financial services professionals.
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IFRS 9
Equal measures in the world of financial services
Francesca Hampton, chief financial officer, at Cynergy Bank, talks to Chris Evans about handling crises, Game of Thrones cyber strategies and closing the gender gap
Darrel Scott on IFRS 9 IFRS 17 and more
Darrel Scott, member of the International Accounting Standards Board, talks to Chris Evans about putting together IFRS 17, how IFRS 9 is bedding in, South Africa’s early adoption of IAS 39, and more.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - hedge accounting
This factsheet outlines the hedge accounting requirements of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, comparing them with those of IAS 39. It also contains practical tips to help with implementation.
IFRS 9: Six variables to watch in a stress test
The Financial Services Faculty looks at six aspects of the Bank of England stress test and how the interaction with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments may differ in a real stress.
Regulation
Reliability of regulatory returns how ICAEWs guidance can help
ICAEW’s Financial Services Faculty has guidance which can help banks and advisors respond to the issues raised in the recent Dear CEO letter from the Prudential Regulation Authority.
SMCR and December 9 2019 Go Live
Delegates of this webinar will hear from experts who have seen implementation at a number of firms and sectors. These experts share best practice and proportionate approaches to SMCR.
The requirements and challenges of SMCR
With the Senior Manager and Certification Regime soon to extend to the investment community, Leigh Treacy looks at the requirements and challenges
Corporate governance
Technical update September 2019
The Audit and Assurance Faculty's roundup of new and updated legal and regulatory changes and guidance.
Reduce the size of board packs
Following the publication of the Financial Services Faculty’s Information Overload Report earlier this year Hitesh Patel non-executive director at Aviva and chair of the ICAEW Insurance Committee and Zsuzsanna Schiff discuss how board packs can and should be improved
Hot topics in auditing and feedback from the roadshows
This webinar discusses the audit topics that delegates on the Autumn roadshows were the most interested in. Using examples and case studies the session will look at the important issues of the day and give feedback on how auditors are addressing these issues.
Audit and risk committee effectiveness in financial services
In this webinar we will cover three challenges for committees, and practical suggestions for how to work more effectively and efficiently.
Pre-recorded webinars
SMCR and December 9 2019 Go Live
Delegates of this webinar will hear from experts who have seen implementation at a number of firms and sectors. These experts share best practice and proportionate approaches to SMCR.
Reduce the size of board packs
Following the publication of the Financial Services Faculty’s Information Overload Report earlier this year Hitesh Patel non-executive director at Aviva and chair of the ICAEW Insurance Committee and Zsuzsanna Schiff discuss how board packs can and should be improved
Hot topics in auditing and feedback from the roadshows
This webinar discusses the audit topics that delegates on the Autumn roadshows were the most interested in. Using examples and case studies the session will look at the important issues of the day and give feedback on how auditors are addressing these issues.
Helpsheets
Reliability of regulatory returns how ICAEWs guidance can help
ICAEW’s Financial Services Faculty has guidance which can help banks and advisors respond to the issues raised in the recent Dear CEO letter from the Prudential Regulation Authority.
IFRS 9 - Briefing note for non-technical audience
Briefing paper from the Financial Services Faculty for a non-technical audience.
IFRS 9 - Briefing paper for analysts and other market participants
Briefing paper from the Financial Services Faculty.
Banks Ring-fencing
Bank ring fencing is a response to the banking crisis and aims to separate the 'core activities and services' (deposits, payments and overdrafts) performed by banks from their investment banking operations.
Banking FS Focus articles
Revolut highlights the ups and downs of fintech
If any brand symbolises the ups and downs of the fintech boom, and the way it is revolutionising the world of banking in particular, it is UK-based unicorn Revolut
The requirements and challenges of SMCR
With the Senior Manager and Certification Regime soon to extend to the investment community, Leigh Treacy looks at the requirements and challenges
Building societies are facing the perfect storm
They have been touted as trusted, local lenders who take a personal approach to supporting your efforts to save and lending money to buy a home. But now, with societies reducing in number, are building societies facing the perfect storm in the current climate
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.