Bank ring-fencing five years on
The global financial crisis that began in 2007 led to a number of changes in…
Author Ian Ashleigh
Ian Ashleigh
I am a diploma qualified, professional, well communicated person, with excellent financial services knowledge. I have a wealth of experience and understanding of financial institutions, the regulation surrounding protection, pensions, investment and mortgage advice and administration procedures. I have a depth of knowledge of the Training and Competence requirements and their application.
Transitioning from Solvency II to Solvency UK
“Solvency II sets out regulatory requirements for insurance firms and groups, covering financial resources, governance…
Consumer Duty: The MI conundrum
On 31st July, the FCA’s Consumer Duty comes into force for all regulated firms that…
Changes to the Appointed Representatives Regime
The central tenet of the FCA’s Consumer Duty is to reduce harm to retail consumers…
Investment Pathways
The financial press has been awash with information about the introduction of Investment Pathways, but…
The Bribery Act 2010: A refresher
It has been reported that the Serious Fraud Office is investigating Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier…
Leadership & Management
In a recent update to a paper on culture and governance published on its website,…
The purpose of a firm
How a firm articulates and communicates its purpose is increasingly a focus for the FCA…
SM&CR -Non-financial misconduct
The FCA opened the new year with a Dear CEO letter entitled “non-financial misconduct in…
2020:The regulatory horizon for Financial Services
A new year and another year of regulatory change in prospect, here are some themes…