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What is a proportionate approach to Operational Resilience?

One of the many questions we are asked by clients is “what is a proportionate approach to operational resilience?"  This blog will provide some useful direction to help firms answer this question.

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Tech Sector | Salary Benchmark Report & Trend Analysis

We have just released our 2021 Technology Sector Salary Benchmark report for the UK. The report also includes the latest trend analysis across various Technology roles. Scroll down to download the ...

Topics: Insurance Sector

March 8, 2021
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The Evolution of FinTech and Planning for the Future

The Financial Services landscape has changed significantly over the past ten years. Previously, customers were faced with limited options for banking and other financial services, mostly relying on ...

Topics: Insurance Sector, Retail Finance

March 5, 2021
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FCA releases final Guidance on Vulnerable Customers

Tuesday 23rd February saw the FCA release their follow-up to the 2020 Guidance Consultation (GC) on Vulnerable Customers – Finalised Guidance (FG21/1) for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable ...

Topics: Insurance Sector

February 24, 2021
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Recruitment Co-Sourcing – a disruptive recruitment model for disruptive firms

Hiring the right people is usually cited by CEOs as their number one challenge. Traditional recruitment channels often don’t deliver quality and value for scaling financial services firms. This ...

Topics: Insurance Sector

February 9, 2021
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PRA reveal their six priorities for UK deposit takers in 2021

As calendars are prepared to be turned over to 2021, the PRA have set out their priorities for the upcoming year for UK deposit takers in a letter to CEOs. Whilst there are no real surprises given ...

Topics: Investment & Asset Management, Insurance Sector

December 15, 2020
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Understanding the drivers for Barclays’ £26 million fine for treatment of customers in financial difficulty

On Tuesday 15 December, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published their Final Notice on regulatory action that resulted in a £26m fine for Barclays.

Topics: Insurance Sector, Retail Finance

December 15, 2020
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The Investment Firms Prudential Regime – areas to consider when getting started

Yesterday morning the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that, considering the scale of regulatory reform due in 2021, the UK’s Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR) will now be ...

Topics: Investment & Asset Management, Insurance Sector

November 17, 2020
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What are the PRA’s perspectives on interactions between OCIR and Operational Resilience?

Following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) publication last week of a series of four Consultation Papers concerning Bank Resolution and Operational Continuity in Resolution (OCIR), some of ...

Topics: Insurance Sector

November 4, 2020
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