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Grant Thornton UK LLP’s Financial Services Risk and Regulation Unravelled podcast brings you conversations about the dynamic world of risk and regulation. We help our financial services clients understand new regulatory and risk developments, upcoming changes and talking points in the industry. Led by Grant Thornton’s Partner, David Morrey and Director, Irina Velkova alongside renowned experts as they share their insights each month.
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Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Episode 58: Regulatory update – FCA Business Plan
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
The FCA Business Plan 2024/25 landed slightly earlier than usual, but the content and structure are very similar to last year's plan. There's a continuation of familiar regulatory proprieties, but the growing remit and responsibilities of the FCA are clear. David Morrey and Ben Farmer delve into it, and discuss what it means for businesses in the rest of the year and beyond. Other key topics include the FCA’s enforcement consultation paper, Treasury Select Committee’s Sexism in the City report, social media financial promotions guidance, and more.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Episode 57: Insurance challenges and trends for 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
The insurance industry is undergoing a transformative journey driven by digital innovation, regulatory scrutiny, and enhanced consumer expectations.
In our latest podcast, Head of Financial Services, Alex Ellerton is joined by Rob Benson, Partner, Head of Insurance, and Stuart Riddell, Director, to explore the key themes for the sector in 2024. The conversation covers Consumer Duty, AI, climate and sustainability, data and governance and mergers and acquisitions.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 56: Banking and capital markets challenges and trends for 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Volatile interest rates, AI, and technology, regulation, and macroeconomic uncertainties are just some of the challenges the banking and capital markets will continue to face this year. The sector will need to ensure they have the correct processes, governance, and agility to adapt effectively.
In our latest podcast, Head of Financial Services, Alex Ellerton is joined by Paul Garbutt, Partner, Head of Banking Advisory, and Ed Allen, Managing Director of BRS, to explore the key themes for the sector in 2024.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Episode 55: Regulatory update – FCA feedback on Consumer Duty implementation
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
The FCA has published an insight setting out examples of good and bad practice that it has observed in firms' implementation of the Consumer Duty.
David Morrey and Ben Farmer discuss the FCA’s thematic feedback on the implementation, highlighting good and bad practices. Other developments discussed include: the FCA’s intervention in the GAP insurance market, the PRA’s sector letters for insurance and banking, and a significant consultation on how the FCA Enforcement approach could change.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Episode 54: Investment management challenges and trends for 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
The year ahead is set to bring both opportunities and reasons for caution to investment managers, with challenges spanning the uncertain impact of regulatory change, emerging technologies, and the long-running struggle with shrinking margins.
In our latest podcast, Head of Financial Services, Alex Ellerton is joined by David Morrey, Partner, Head of Investment Management, and Jonathan Charles, Director, to explore the key themes for the sector in 2024. The conversation covers Consumer Duty, AI, sustainability, macroeconomic factors, and future proofing.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Episode 53: Regulatory update – PPI with wheels on?
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Could the ongoing Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation into the motor finance industry could be as big as the PPI scandal? David Morrey and Ben Farmer discuss the ongoing motor finance market review and what it could mean for the industry. Other developments discussed include: the overseas fund regime, PRA sector priority letters, an update on the Ringfencing Regime review, a near-record fine from the PRA, Labour’s FS policy, and much more.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Episode 52: Regulatory update – Horizon scanning and regulatory developments
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
David Morrey and Ben Farmer discuss regulatory topics for 2024 that will have a significant impact on institutions operating in the financial services space. They also touch upon Consumer Duty next steps, operational resilience and expected supervisory activity over the next 12 months.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Episode 51: COP28 Principles for Responsible Banking
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode Irina Velkova welcomes Eric Usher, head of the UNEP Finance Initiative, to discuss its Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB). We also addressed The Paris Agreement, critical agreements for COP28, challenges hindering global efforts to finance sustainable projects, and delivering climate goals.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Episode 50: COP28 transforming finance
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
In this episode, Irina Velkova welcomes Niki Mardas, Executive Director of Global Canopy, to discuss nature-positive investments, COP28 notable moments and key takeaways, the State of Finance for Nature report, and TNFD final recommendations for nature-risk management and disclosure.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Episode 49: regulatory update – a Christmas hamper of new regulations
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
In our final podcast of the year David Morrey and Ben Farmer discuss the latest edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid and recap on regulatory policy publications covering access to cash, sustainability disclosures, critical third parties, the advice guidance boundary and much more.