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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ESG: the risks and opportunities
During September and October, our event series will enable better understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk.
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PRA targets post-pandemic recovery strategy
The Prudential Regulation Authority is continuing work on managing changes to legislation after the EU exit, writes Brian Cantwell.
CBES: What the Bank of England projects on climate change
Zsuzsanna Schiff reports on the different scenarios used to plan the central bank’s climate change policies.
Pensions in crisis
Award winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne highlights the dysfunctional ‘at retirement’ arena today and looming shortfalls tomorrow
Central bankers pray the inflation surge is temporary, while others fear it will last
The Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith writes a monthly column for the Financial Services Faculty. In this article he examines the current inflationary pressure and its causes.
Will a return to the office work for women?
Renowned Times and Evening Standard journalist Rosamund Urwin examines whether a full exit from WFH would only work for half of us.
Archegos and Credit Suisse risk management lessons
Laura Miller considers the risk management lessons from the leveraged loans to collapsed private family office Archegos.
Pension fund investments of the future
Writing exclusively for the ICAEW Financial Services Faculty, former Coalition government pensions czar and pensions expert Ros Altmann considers the future of pension fund investments.
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.
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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.
London property market risk and financial services
Laura Miller asks what risk is posed to financial services businesses from risks associated with the London and South-East property market.
How has investment management reacted to Black Lives Matter?
Lauren Mason writes on her experience of covering race in the investment world and what changes are happening in the wake of the Black Lives Matter equality movement.
Libor transition - what you need to know
What is LIBOR and what you need to know
Find out what is IBOR reform, why LIBOR will be phased out and why it matters as well as the plan for the UK, challenges and risks.
The transition away from Sterling LIBOR
A simple introductory guide for businesses to the global transition away from (Sterling £) LIBOR provided by ACT, CBI, ICAEW and UK Finance.
IBOR reform for UK businesses – preparing yourself
How to prepare your business for the changes to IBOR, specifically when LIBOR will cease to exist in 2021.
Investment management webinars
2020 Financial Services Climate Change Conference
Brought to you by ICAEW Financial Services, this conference enables banks, insurers and investment managers to understand where other organisations are in the process of managing their climate change related financial risks.
LIBOR Transition webinar
This webinar will give help gain an expert view on priorities for LIBOR transition, associated conduct risks and practical actions to take.
Ethical use of big data in Financial Services
Gain an insight into this emerging risk and opportunity for financial services firms and understand practical principles for exploring the possibilities in an ethical way
What you need to succeed as an independent NED
Gain advice from an experienced independent non-executive director on how to be a successful iNED in a rapidly changing regulated environment, including practical tips to benefit you both personally and professionally.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
This webinar is designed to inform the audience of the key component parts for generating the new Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations, also known as Impairment provisions, as required under International Financial Reporting Standard 9.
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.
Helpsheets
Emoney and what you need to know
ICAEW has created an e-money helpsheet to help businesses and their advisers understand whether such accounts are appropriate for their needs.
Pension scheme reports and financial statements, and related matters in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
New guidance from ICAS, ICAEW and PRAG on the implications of COVID-19 for pension scheme financial reports and audit.
Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) and Outsourcing
Information for CASS auditors when determining procedures over outsourcing arrangements and how they apply to the CASS rules.
Senior Managers and Certification Regime
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime is a new regulatory framework which aims to improve individual accountability.
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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Investment managers are faced with more intense regulation, disruptive technology and increasing pressure to meet society’s growing need for their services. Our unique perspective and ability to convene stakeholders across the financial services landscape, means we provide you with insight, expert opinion, analysis and independent resources to put you ahead of the curve.