Translating the universal truth of climate change into industry specific codes means the insurance sector must learn to accept climate change risk through practical changes, writes Brian Cantwell.
E-money: what you need to know
ICAEW has created an e-money helpsheet to help businesses and their advisers understand whether such accounts are appropriate for their needs.
How physical risk challenges insurer investments
Insurance Asset Risk Editor Vincent Huck looks at the awkward truth behind physical risk and the insurance industry’s investment strategies.
Government debt has surged – will it come back to bite us?
The Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith looks at the continuing government spending on the pandemic and its long term impact.
Financial Services Board Chair end of year message 2020
Mike Morgan, Chair of ICAEW Financial Services Faculty and Group CFO, Close Brothers explores the work achieved on behalf of members during an extra-ordinary year and looks ahead to what we might expect in 2021.
Who survives the lockdown economy?
The promise of a vaccine has meant a prospect of recovery, but the financial and economic troubles now run deeper due to the second lockdown, national tier system, and financial uncertainty from no-deal Brexit. Laura Miller asks which types of businesses survive in these circumstances and why.
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.
Banking Committee Chair reviews 2020
ICAEW Banking Committee Chair and Partner, PWC Mark Hannam reviews the challenges and the Committee’s work during 2020.
Why post-pandemic we all need to build back with purpose
Jane Portas reflects on key issues to remember as we recover from the pandemic.
An explainer on 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.