As the new CPD year begins, ICAEW members can now access the full range of Financial Services Faculty content, including technical guidance, insights and webinar recordings.
From mid-November, all individual ICAEW members will have complimentary access to the Financial Services Faculty, which provides specialist expertise and support for professionals working in, or advising, the banking, insurance and investment management sectors.
The Financial Services Faculty plays a central role in ICAEW’s support for the UK financial services community, fostering excellence, insight and collaboration across the industry. The faculty provides technical leadership across core sector areas and engages directly with regulators, policymakers and industry bodies on behalf of members.
With this expanded access, members can explore the faculty’s complete library of technical resources and publications. This includes practical helpsheets on areas such as accounting for crypto assets and carrying out annual safeguarding audits for regulated firms.
Members will also benefit from the faculty’s latest analysis of sector developments, covering topics including regulatory change, technology and sustainability. Recent insights have examined proposals to reform UK defined benefit pension schemes and explored vulnerabilities in non-bank financial intermediation.
ICAEW members now have access to the faculty’s extensive webinar archive, including eight sessions recorded this year. These have covered subjects such as CASS 5 audits, IFRS 17 and how financial services organisations can prepare for quantum-related risks.
In addition to on-demand content, members can take advantage of discounted rates on the faculty’s live events and conferences, offering valuable opportunities to engage with peers and deepen their sector knowledge.
Looking ahead, the faculty’s programme will focus on equipping members to succeed in a rapidly evolving economic, technological and regulatory landscape. This includes a January webinar examining the FCA’s proposed safeguarding rules and what they mean in practice for auditors and regulated firms.
Key priorities for the year include:
• Driving competitiveness in financial services by championing a balanced, innovation-friendly approach to regulatory reform.
• Empowering professionals to navigate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital assets.
• Promoting excellence in reporting and assurance across IFRS 9 and 17, CASS and wider regulatory reporting.
• Accelerating progress towards sustainable economies through support on green finance, climate-related risk management and sustainability reporting.
Fill information can be found here: www.icaew.com
