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Banking
Can bitcoin make it as a mass-market digital payment
Writing for the Financial Services Faculty, journalist Billy Bambrough examines the case for bitcoin as a major payment provider.
Endgame for LIBOR as regulators publish final deadline
19 January 2021: Time has finally been called on LIBOR, dubbed the “world’s most important number”, as UK regulators say they will monitor activity to ensure the interest rate benchmark is no longer used by the end of 2021.
Reflections on Financial Stability in 2020 and 2021
The Bank of England's Agent for Greater London, Joe Ganley, reflects on the Bank's recently published Financial Stability Report. This article considers the economy in 2020 and looks forward to how 2021 will be effected by the events of the past year.
Open banking
A whole new way to view your financial information and interact with your money.
Insurance
Supreme Court backs small business COVID insurance claims
18 January 2021: Tens of thousands of small businesses forced to close during the first lockdown could receive insurance payments following a Supreme Court ruling
Financial Ombudsman Service: 99% of SMEs can bring their complaints to us
11 January 2021: The Financial Ombudsman Service is the alternative dispute resolution service for those with a complaint about financial products and services. Its recently expanded remit allows more SMEs to access their services.
Insurance Contracts for non-insurers
Explaining the relevance of the new insurance accounting standard, IFRS 17, to non-insurers.
A Christmas message from Faculty Head Philippa Kelly
Financial Services Faculty Head Philippa Kelly reviews a challenging year for all and sets out a plan for 2021.
Investment management
CISI and ICAEW The role private equity can play in global recovery
Hear our panel review what is attractive for institutional investors as well as advice for companies seeking private equity investment.
A Christmas message from Faculty Head Philippa Kelly
Financial Services Faculty Head Philippa Kelly reviews a challenging year for all and sets out a plan for 2021.
An explainer: climate and sustainability reporting
Chisomo Kaferawanthu, Senior Manager, Financial Services Audit, Grant Thornton UK looks at the different ESG frameworks available, how it links to reporting and how far we are from a global standard.
Social justice movements reach the boardroom in 2020
Writing for the Financial Services Faculty, Carlos Tornero assesses whether the social justice movements of 2020 have changed decision-making in corporate boardrooms.
LIBOR Transition: are you ready?
The use of LIBOR as a reference rate in loan agreements or derivatives will no longer be allowed from 2021. We outline the things all businesses need to do now to prepare for the end of LIBOR. Find out what you need to know.
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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