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The FCA's strategy for 2025-2030 is here

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April 14, 2025
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The FCA's strategy for 2025-2030 is here

With governments around the world looking to promote the growth of their economies, financial services regulators in the US, Europe and elsewhere are looking at ways to support growth by encouraging greater innovation, bolstering competitiveness and reducing “burdensome” regulation. Today, it was the FCA’s chance to let us know how it plans to address this challenge...
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Harnessing Analytics to Streamline and Automate Your Control Environment
June 22, 2023
In an increasingly complex business landscape, organisations confront mounting challenges linked to their operating models and cost management. These pressures are prompting a discernible shift in focus towards streamlining and simplifying controls to cut costs, boost responsiveness and enhance the control environment. Central to this evolution is recognising that a well-structured control environment can drive risk…
‘Surround yourself with people who care’… In conversation with Valeria Locatelli
June 8, 2023
Putting yourself first when navigating a career isn’t easy, but Valeria Locatelli, chief internal auditor at Pension Insurance Corporation, has some good advice to share. In a candid interview with Simran Sadhra from Protiviti’s iGROWW network, she explores priorities, purpose and passion – and the power of people in your corner.
Amie Pinder’s squiggly career: “I wanted to see inside the black box”
May 19, 2023
What’s it like to change professions and gain a variety of experience? Amie Pinder, director of technology resilience risk at the London Stock Exchange Group, started her career in audit, but realised the world of technology was waiting for her. She speaks to Simran Sadhra and Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW network about her journey.
Well-being isn’t fluffy — we want positive pressure at work.
May 10, 2023
Modern business is often defined not only by change, myriad projects and increasing regulation but also by culture, employee experience and well-being. Somewhere in the middle is the sweet spot of positive performance. Julie Wacker, occupational psychologist at Robertson Cooper, spoke to Matt Duncan, a managing director at Protiviti, about finding the balance.
‘Don’t fear the unknown’… In conversation with Victoria Sprott
April 18, 2023
Learning difficulties at school left Victoria Sprott feeling confused about her abilities, but a sales job in Australia, helped launch a career in recruitment. Rhianne Williams from Protiviti’s iGROWW network hears a story about finding a calling, embracing the fear of change, and nurturing a healthy family life alongside a successful career.
“One piece of advice can change someone’s life” – In conversation with Nicolina Andall
April 6, 2023
Nicolina Andall, a Senior Corporate Counsel at Swedish engineering giant Atlas Copco, has had a flourishing non-executive career. But she’s faced some big challenges, especially at the beginning of her working life. Jas Hullait from Protiviti’s iGROWW network hears a story of rejection, resilience and helping others to achieve their dreams.
FCA's Dear CEO letter to all the regulated payments and e-money firms
March 31, 2023
On 16 March 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) issued a “Dear CEO letter” to all regulated payments and e-money firms (collectively “firms”) setting out its clear expectations of the outcomes on which it wants firms to focus, specifically: Safeguarding: Ensure that customers’ money is safe. FCA’s approach is focussed on three areas: (i) safeguarding arrangements, (ii) improving prudential risk…
Proud partnership: Protiviti joins Neurodiversity in Business
March 17, 2023
Protiviti UK is proud to partner with Neurodiversity in Business (NiB)– a industry forum supporting the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. The forum, which launched in 2022 at the Houses of Parliament, is led by CEO Dan J. Harris and a team of neurodivergent experts, and those with direct experience of neurodiversity from across the business community. NiB is supported by a large number of…
How should payment firms react to the FCA "Dear CEO" letter on Consumer Duty?
March 3, 2023
On 21 February 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a letter to the Chief Executives of payments and e-money firms setting out the key focus areas and challenges ahead of the Consumer Duty implementation deadline of 31st July 2023.
‘Don’t ignore your intuition…’ In conversation with Leonor Diaz Alcantara
February 22, 2023
The chief executive of Montessori Group has navigated an eclectic career. In this interview with Anisha Pithwa from Protiviti’s iGROWW network, she reveals how ambition, variety, and gut instinct have been her guide – and why, sometimes, it best to ignore other people’s advice.
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