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By identifying and avoiding the risks that emerge from structural trends, such as climate change, resource transition, and biodiversity loss, wealth managers can help minimise the impact on client portfolios.

According to a recent survey conducted by ETF Stream and Calastone, some 40% of asset servicers highlighted the growing complexity of products as the challenge that will require further improvements…

The professional indemnity insurance (PII) landscape for financial advisers in the UK has experienced significant shifts from 2014 to the present, shaped by regulatory changes, market dynamics and, notably, the…

Over the past decade, the world has undergone substantial transformations, including macroeconomic volatility, evolving geopolitical risk, technological change, resource supply chain disruption, climate, and nature. These transformations have been driven…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the role of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) is becoming increasingly necessary. As organisations strive to harness the benefits of AI while managing…

Two decades after iShares launched Europe's first world ETF and now parent company, BlackRock, is going head-to-head with the continent's second-largest asset manager, Amundi, to vie for the crown of…

Four members of the Consilium Professional and Executive Risk Solutions team recently had the honour of attending the inaugural PIMFA Women’s Symposium. An entire event dedicated to empowering women in…

The benefits of effective AI integration, specifically AI in wealth management, are only just being realised. A 2022 Accenture report found that 9 out of 10 advisers surveyed believe AI…

When it comes to a potential cyber-attack, no business is safe from harm - including wealth managers. Whatever their size, firms must beware cyber threat actors looking to cause disruption,…

Everything is changing in the Wealth Management industry. Whether due to geopolitical instability, evolving client expectations, technological advances, or more, WM firms and private banks are forced to navigate a…

Consumer Duty fundamentally changes how financial services firms interact with their customers, setting a higher expectation for customer care.

In an era dominated by digital transformation, wealth managers are perched on the precipice of cyber risk. As businesses increasingly digitise their operations, the allure of efficiency and convenience is…

With its enforcement starting on January 17th, 2025, failing to comply with DORA could lead to significant fines for your organisation. In this blog, Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security…

Businesses face an array of social, political, and economic challenges in the current market. If you’re a director or an officer, this is likely to bring additional scrutiny from stakeholders…

MiFIR transaction reporting data was a surprise inclusion in ESMA’s recent data quality report which has previously focused on EMIR and SFTR.

The FCA and PRA recently published a joint discussion paper which asks for feedback on the operational aspects of the SM&CR. At the same time HM Treasury also published a…

Whilst you may need to adjust the clocks at home and hunt for the instruction book to change the one on the oven, please remember that the time fields for…

PIMFA Guest Blog: The FCA works on a risk-based approach and, as such, they group firms according to the level of risk the firm poses to the FCA objectives. Here…

PIMFA Guest Blog: CASS – Finding Breaches Is Not All Bad News. Rules breaches can have negative connotations - after all non-compliance is never good. Here Katharine Leaman, CEO at…

The regulator aims to avoid disorderly failure, thereby minimising harm to the public and the UK financial system. The Client Assets (CASS) sourcebook contains rules to protect client assets and…

Virtually everything concerning you exists online, whether you intentionally share it or not. Each online interaction contributes to the vast pool of data, forming what is commonly referred to as…