Here you will find articles produced for the Banking sector of the Financial Services Faculty.
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In recent years, the issue of "financed emissions" has become a crucial aspect of the climate change discussion, highlighting the significant role that financial institutions play in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
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On 15 August the Competition and Market’s Authority released the results of its latest independent survey of customer satisfaction with UK banks.
In its response to the Treasury Committee's call for evidence, ICAEW laments the availability of finance for small business, and sees a role for government in boosting lending to SMEs, following concerns over a deepening access to finance crisis.
Following Bank of England and HM Treasury’s consultation on proposals for a retail central bank digital currency, or digital pound, Reuben Wales, ICAEW’s Head of Financial Services, outlines ICAEW’s key recommendations.
At a recent ICAEW round table discussing payment and regulation challenges for small businesses, attendees called for better partnerships with larger companies – and an easier path to funding.
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Following Bank of England and HM Treasury’s consultation on proposals for a digital pound, Reuben Wales, ICAEW’s Head of Financial Services, outlines our key recommendations as proposals are taken forward.
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Following HM Treasury’s consultation on its proposed regulatory regime for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings providers, Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Financial Services Regulatory Manager, outlines the planned rules and where they should be expanded.
New Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules for financial services firms have come into force setting a higher standard of consumer care. Reuben Wales, ICAEW’s Head of Financial Services, examines what firms will need to consider to ensure their products are offering fair value.
As ICAEW’s BCM reveals growing challenges in meeting regulatory requirements, members also share their concerns over accessing skills, retention and recruitment.
Our chart this week is on the £218bn balance sheet of the state-owned retail financial institution that borrows from the public to help fund the UK government.