A robust compliance risk assessment isn’t just about identifying risks—it’s about understanding how to manage them effectively and demonstrating you have thought about potential scenarios and planned how to control their effects. From my experience, successful assessments rely on honesty, precision, and a prevention-first…
Introduction In this complex landscape of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting, businesses are navigating the tricky waters of sustainability reporting. Whilst for most companies, these reports remain voluntary, however are becoming increasingly important to investors and stakeholders, who are placing…
This podcast is supported by the article below. It’s encouraging to hear about progress being made by financial institutions on their attempts to resolve the environmental crisis, however, there is still too little being done about the most critical piece…
Knock Knock! Who’s there? It’s an AI bot, here to inform you that the EU regulator is on their way to tell you that you have ten days to substantiate your eco claims or else face penalties that could turn…
Building a blueprint for trust, innovation and a green future Last month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its 2023/24 Business Plan, committing to build trust and drive innovation towards a sustainable financial system. The Plan aims to promote cultural…
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear, but let’s keep it clean. While I love hearing about your passion for the environment and your particularly impressive investments in sustainable projects, I don’t want to discover that behind the green facade, you…
In the absence of FCA publishing its annual business plan at the start of its financial year, publication having been pushed back a quarter to June when it publishes its Annual Report, we have put together some of the main…